Add biochar to USDA land stewardship practices, suggests carbon group

The new farm bill should allow direct-incentive payments by USDA to farmers who use surplus crop and forestry residues for biochar projects rather than burning them and releasing greenhouse gases, said the Carbon Business Council on Tuesday. The council, speaking for carbon management companies, also recommended that Congress create a permitting process for carbon storage… » Read More

The Ag Insider content is only available to members.