Technologies to treat animal manure are rapidly gaining more traction as producers search for ways to minimize environmental impact and maintain a profitable operation. In the conclusion of this 2-part webcast, the focus continues on a thermal technology, pyrolysis, and the resulting biochar. In part 1 of this 2-part webcast, we will provide a general overview of the history of biochar use, how biochar is produced, and give examples of how biochar is being used for agronomic and environmental purposes. This presentation was originally broadcast on July 17, 2015. More… | Related: View the recording for Part 2 (soil carbon & fertility, transport of bacteria, uses & growth in industry).
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History of Biochar Use
Kurt Spokas, USDA-ARS, St. Paul, MN (19 minutes)
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Manufacturing of Biochar
Mike McGolden, Coaltec Energy, Inc (18 minutes)
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BIOCHAR: Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Jason Streuble, Convoy of Hope and Evangel University (21 minutes)
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Questions and Answers
All Presenters (12 minutes)
Additional Information
- How biochar works in soil
- Biochar: The science behind the hype
- The 55 uses of biochar
- The International Biochar Initiative
- Coaltec Energy
- Agronomic and Environmental Uses of Biochar – Part 2
Continuing Education Units
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA, CPAg, or CPSS)
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American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)
View the archive and report your attendance to ARPAS via their website. Visit the ARPAS continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.