Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Idaho is home to some of the best farmland in the world, but the Palouse’s rolling hills leave fields vulnerable to erosion. Researchers at University of Idaho are testing biochar, a material made from crop residue and wood waste, to help soil retain moisture where it’s needed most.

Early results suggest biochar could boost yields, lower fertilizer costs and support more sustainable farming by turning Idaho’s agricultural waste into a valuable resource. Idaho Today stopped by the Moscow field site to learn more.

Discover more about biochar at https://go.uidaho.edu/biochar

Chapters:
0:00 Innovating Crop & soil health
1:00 Challenges?
1:20 What is biochar?
2:00 College student support
3:40 Goals for the future

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