Lists (Apologies for sending to multiple lists): 1. I received a request this morning to send a reminder of the A) USBI conference coming up June 27-30 and B)...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Jan 13, 2010 11:24 pm
Kevin (cc Erich and Thayer and multiple lists) 1. Your question (below about available conference proceedings) is a good question. This to help myself and...
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Kevin Chisholm
kchisholm@...
Jan 14, 2010 1:14 am
Dear Ron Thanks very much for your time and effort for pulling together these excellent references. Kevin ... From: Ron Larson To: biochar@yahoogroups.com ;...
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zardoz86
Jan 16, 2010 7:43 pm
I have been building a vessel for producing wood vinegar in order to be doing something to produce something because I thought it was possible for me to do...
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Brian Holm
peugeotogo
Jan 16, 2010 10:50 pm
I am making char daily in a 6-quart dutch oven [cast iron pot with cast iron lid], which I fill with sawdust and set in the woodstove atop the wood. The...
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Richard Haard
rchaard
Jan 17, 2010 12:52 am
good project. Myself I am looking at 2% on dry weight basis. Easy to establish volume to use. As your amendments are extensive then analysis is quite rich,...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 17, 2010 3:15 am
Gypsum,ashes, bone dust and poudrette, drilled in with the seedare excellent forcers for the young roots. Charcoal dust appliedin the same way has been found...
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Tom Miles
trmilesjr
Jan 17, 2010 3:22 pm
All, See the following document prepared by Hugh McLaughlin: http://terrapreta.bioenergylists.org/Characterizing_Biochars Characterizing Biochars prior to...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 18, 2010 12:55 am
Other soil amendments permitted in organic systems §205.203(d) of the NOP Standards provides for a fourth category of soil amendment, other than composts,...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 18, 2010 2:09 am
Other soil amendments permitted in organic systems §205.203(d) of the NOP Standards provides for a fourth category of soil amendment, other than composts,...
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Richard Haard
rchaard
Jan 18, 2010 2:57 am
An interesting article to read is from the Japan Biochar Association website click on the link Biochar in Japan and you get to a very nice introductory article...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 18, 2010 12:50 pm
The concentrated liquid of wood vinegar with strong acidity can kill microorganisms, plants and some larvae, but the diluted form stimulates rooting, plant...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Jan 25, 2010 1:40 am
Biochar-soils list: The following is a partial exchange that I think should have considerable interest to the Biochar-soils list. 1. I said in a private...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 25, 2010 3:45 am
Buckwheat is fast-growing, warm-season cover crop that readily outcompetes weeds, offers excellent insect habitat, and help mine phosphorous for use by...
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regulus86
zardoz86
Jan 25, 2010 4:08 am
buckwheatA warm-season cover that winter-kills easily, grows quickly, loosens tight soils with an abundant root system, suppresses weeds well with ample...
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Richard Haard
rchaard
Jan 25, 2010 4:16 am
Ron Thanks for including us in on this conversation. From wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vetiver 'Vetiver - Chrysopogon zizanioides (previously...
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Lloyd Helferty
lloyd_helferty
Jan 28, 2010 8:10 pm
http://www.theecologist.org/reviews/books/404126/how_to_make_and_use_compost _the_ultimate_guide.html Drawing from 40 years of composting experience, Nicky...
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Frank Egan
gfegan2001
Jan 29, 2010 12:59 am
Hi Lloyd, Thanks for the introduction to Nicky's book. A worthy endeavor, no doubt. I assume you found my addy from the biochar NG. A good thing, thanks. By...
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Erich Knight
erich_knight
Jan 29, 2010 8:31 pm
Hi Frank, Your operation sounds wonderful , and would allow you to do further work with myc inoculents or other treatments. I'm interested , for the coming ...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Feb 1, 2010 4:58 pm
Biochar-production list (adding 3 more): This is the last day (all day) to get in an abstract for this USBI conference. All you need (topics, length etc) is...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Feb 2, 2010 5:36 am
List: 1. I found this recent lengthy Biochar article quite well written and with some new slants (especially good on terra preta connection): ...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Feb 2, 2010 11:20 pm
Abe (and adding soil) Thanks for your report. I have looked over the map of Chihuahua and saw on one that you were also way off the beaten track - maybe the...
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Ron Larson
ronalwlarson
Feb 4, 2010 8:15 pm
Kevin: See below, after my first noting that the author is a Professor - specializing in enviornmental journalism. He was basically only paraphrasing the...
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Kim LaDuke
kim_laduke
Feb 9, 2010 8:28 pm
Can you please add me to your list for discussions? Thanks, Kim Can you please add me to your list for discussions? Thanks, Kim...
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Michael Meredith
meredith848
Feb 18, 2010 3:37 pm
Hey, they made better ceramics art than you can (ill betyou) , so were no dummies. And, I wouldnt want to get hit over the head with a ceramic club,...
In my august opinion (laugh) the obvious is to make ceramic vessels, as the last, are cheap, and they dont transfer heat as well, but maybe research could...
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Erich Knight
erich_knight
Mar 2, 2010 5:53 am
Hi Soils List, et al, The latest U. of Ill papers on synthetic nitrogen use is to reduce soil’s organic matter content.; ...
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Lloyd Helferty
lloyd_helferty
Mar 2, 2010 9:26 pm
Erich, Did you happen to get an answer from Nikolaus regarding ABA's relevance to char's effect on P uptake? Lloyd Helferty, Engineering Technologist ...
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fareastbiochar
Mar 8, 2010 8:05 am
I recall discussion / concern over surface application of biochar... - loss due to erosion - application in forests & potential loss in fire scenario. There...
