
SOURCE: University of Nebraska–Lincoln
February 27, 2026
BY University of Nebraska Lincoln
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The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 warded $105.5 million in wood innovation grants to 177 projects across the nation. Funded projects include those focused on biochar, bioenergy and wood pellet production.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced installation of the commercial HTP kiln at its Thorold Renewable energy Facility is now complete. Commercial operations are currently expected to begin by the end of September.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal and woody biomass.
The American Biochar Institute announced on July 7 the release of the 2025 United States Biochar Market Report, which shows a rapid increase in biochar use across agriculture, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and other markets.