WebJul 29, 2024 · H.R.8596 - Biochar Research Network Act of 2024 117th Congress (2024-2024) Bill Hide Overview . Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2] (Introduced 07/29/2024) Committees: House - Agriculture: Latest Action: House - 08/29/2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. WebSep 22, 2024 · A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to establish a national biochar research network to test the impact of biochar in various soil types, application methods, and climates. Senator Sherrod Brown says biochar could benefit farmers. “Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from biomass. It has the potential …
Pingree, Miller-Meeks, Schrier Introduce Biochar Research …
WebApr 4, 2024 · Coordinated Biochar Research Initiative – A coordinated research approach is recommended that includes cross-site and site-specific research to understand the interactions between various biochars, soils, crops, management, and weather as proposed in the Biochar Research Network Act introduced recently in Congress. WebMar 9, 2024 · Specifically, the bill would establish a national biochar research network to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods and climates to learn more about its capacity to benefit farmers and the environment. “Biochar has the potential to help farmers increase crop yields and protect our environment,” said Brown. birthways berkeley
H.R.1645 - Biochar Research Network Act of 2024
WebThe recent Biochar Research Network Act of 2024 will establish a national biochar research network to quantify the characteristics that influence biochar co-benefits and carbon sequestration and understand the trade-offs between these uses. Endnotes. 1. See “What is Biochar?” WebApr 10, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Biochar Research Network Act of 2024 to increase research funding for biochar on March 21.Biochar is a charcoal-like product created by heating organic material in a low … WebA cutting-edge Mobile Pyrolysis Unit will be built and tested to produce biochar on-site with farmers who will act as producers and end-users. In doing so, this initiative will demonstrate a methodology for Irish agriculture to develop a carbon-neutral approach to the management of undesirable biomass while at the same time increasing farm ... birthways ames iowa