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Beyond Green: The Crucial Connection Between Environmental Conservation and Bioenergy

April 18, 2024 / Bioenergy, General

As the world grapples with pressing issues like climate change and resource depletion, understanding the symbiotic relationship between these two domains becomes imperative. Environmental conservation includes many practices aimed at protecting and preserving natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and resources. From habitat restoration to wildlife protection and sustainable land management, these efforts are fundamental to maintaining the […]

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FDCE Proudly Supports Restoration Bioproducts in Bringing Biochar Innovation to the Southeastern U.S.

February 15, 2024 / Agricultural News, Bioenergy, Soil

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize agriculture and combat climate change, Restoration Bioproducts is leading the charge with its flagship project, the Waverly Project, in Virginia. FDCE, the majority owner of Restoration Bioproducts, proudly supports this initiative, contributing to the mission of integrating biochar into the southeastern U.S. and empowering local farmers to enhance soil

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Solar-Powered Solutions: Shaping the Future of Bioenergy and Conservation

January 31, 2024 / Bioenergy, Solar Energy

In the world of sustainability, solar-powered solutions are quietly making their mark, shaping the future of bioenergy and conservation. There’s no denying the positive impact of harnessing the sun’s energy for cleaner power sources. Solar panels, with their photovoltaic cells, are changing the game. This shift is particularly promising for bioenergy, helping us move away

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Harnessing Nature’s Power: Exploring the Role of Bioenergy in Sustainable Agriculture

December 29, 2023 / Bioenergy, General

In the dynamic landscape of agriculture, a major shift towards sustainability is unfolding, with bioenergy emerging as a key component. Bioenergy, derived from organic materials such as crops, crop residues, and purpose grown perennial vegetation like switchgrass, stands out as a renewable and environmentally friendly energy source. Unlike fossil fuels, bioenergy relies on the continuous

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Biochar’s Impact on Climate Change

March 2, 2023 / Bioenergy, Environmental Conservation, Soil

In the bioenergy sector, biochar is quickly becoming recognized for its promising impact on climate change. As a type of carbon-rich charcoal, biochar is produced through a process called pyrolysis, where organic matter is heated without the use of oxygen. Typically used as a soil amendment to increase the health and fertility of the soil,

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How Much Land Does Solar Energy Use?

February 2, 2023 / Bioenergy, Solar Energy

As solar energy development increases across the US, some farmers are concerned about the amount of land being utilized. While solar energy is a promising source of renewable energy, it does take a portion of land to produce. In the Midwest especially, landowners are growing uneasy about the idea of solar farms taking over or

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What biomass feedstocks are used to make biochar?

What Feedstocks are Used to Make Biochar?

January 4, 2023 / Bioenergy

To produce biochar, there are certain feedstocks that are preferred over others. As an amendment to soil, biochar can benefit your land in myriad ways, from increased soil fertility to carbon sequestration. Usually produced through a heating process called pyrolysis, biochar is a complex structure with a network of pores that retain plenty of nutrients,

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The Benefits of Biochar

December 15, 2022 / Bioenergy, CRP, Environmental Conservation, Soil

When added to soil, biochar can bring numerous benefits to your land. An organically produced amendment, biochar has been used for thousands of years to enhance soil and generate better crop yields. Its unique, porous texture provides abundant opportunities for enriching vulnerable soil and keeping it healthy over the long term. Today, as farmers look

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How Does Biochar Increase Soil Fertility?

November 3, 2022 / Bioenergy, Soil

In the battle to combat climate change, farmers and governments are turning to alternative energy sources like biochar to help. A product of biomass heated through a process called pyrolysis, biochar is an organic charcoal that not only benefits the environment but improves your soil as well. Due to its impressive ability to sequester carbon

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Restoration Bioproducts New Biochar Plant

Restoration Bioproducts Announces New Biochar Plant

September 12, 2022 / Agricultural News, Bioenergy

In August 2022, bioenergy producer Restoration Bioproducts announced plans to build the first-ever biochar production facility in Sussex County, Virginia. With an investment of $5.8 million, the company will be creating a number of new jobs and buying over 34,000 tons of wood products grown within the state. By establishing this new facility, biochar and

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