Soil Health

Wood vinegar, an organic liquid derived from the anaerobic distillation of wood, has been a pivotal component in various industries, including agriculture. It contains a variety of organic compounds that help enhance soil fertility and health, making it a valuable addition to any agricultural system aimed at sustainability. Benefits of Wood Vinegar in Agriculture: Agricultural […]

Biochar: The Backbone of Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Soil Health In the face of escalating environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable agriculture, biochar emerges as an innovative and effective solution for improving soil health and boosting agricultural productivity while promoting environmental sustainability. This article explores the nature of biochar, its benefits, and its […]

The LOR Foundation has selected 61 projects for its Field Work initiative, investing $538,802 into water-related agriculture projects led by farmers and ranchers. Earlier this year, the foundation launched Field Work, a research initiative to source innovative approaches to using water in agriculture in the West. Through Field Work, farmers and ranchers in rural parts […]

Abstract Biochars can improve soil health but have been widely shown to reduce plant-available nitrogen (N) owing to their high carbon (C) content, which stimulates microbial N-immobilization. However, because biochars contain large amounts of C that are not microbially available, their total elemental C:N ratio does not correspond well with impacts on soil N. We […]

For most of the last century, modern farming has included heavy dependence on mechanical tilling, single crops, chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.  As a result, much of United States farmland soil is depleted of nutrients, natural soil microbes and organic matter, with continuing loss of top soil to wind and water erosion.  Farm productivity is […]