Pyronexus and BiocharXchange to Support USDA-Funded National Soil Health Initiative Through Biochar Supply
Supporting American Farmland Trust’s nearly $5 million initiative to advance biochar adoption across 35 farms in 14 U.S. states.
November 2026
Pyronexus and BiocharXchange are pleased to be recognized among the partners and supporters of a major national initiative led by American Farmland Trust (AFT) to advance biochar adoption and improve soil health across the United States.
Announced on November 2, 2026, the initiative is supported by nearly $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program.
The five-year project will bring together 35 demonstration farms across 14 states and more than 20 partners to evaluate the integration of biochar with complementary agricultural practices.
For Pyronexus and BiocharXchange, this initiative represents an opportunity to contribute to the development of scalable biochar supply solutions while supporting the broader adoption of biochar in American agriculture.
Pyronexus: Advancing Biochar Production Technology
Pyronexus specializes in the development and commercialization of industrial pyrolysis systems designed to transform biomass into valuable biochar.
Its technology supports the conversion of agricultural and forestry residues and other suitable organic feedstocks into biochar products for a variety of markets.
By supporting the expansion of production capacity, Pyronexus aims to contribute to a reliable and scalable domestic biochar industry.
BiocharXchange: Connecting Biochar Supply with Markets
BiocharXchange focuses on the commercialization, sourcing, distribution, and market development of biochar, connecting available production with customers across agricultural and industrial sectors.
With access to biochar supply from facilities across the United States, BiocharXchange works to support applications ranging from research and agricultural demonstration trials to larger commercial projects.
Together, Pyronexus and BiocharXchange aim to help bridge the gap between biochar production and practical agricultural implementation.
Supporting a Nationwide Effort to Demonstrate Biochar’s Agricultural Value
American Farmland Trust’s initiative will evaluate how biochar performs when combined with established soil health practices, including cover crops, reduced soil disturbance, compost application, diversified crop rotations, and improved nutrient and water management.
The program will investigate biochar’s potential to support:
- Improved soil structure and water availability.
- More efficient nutrient management.
- Agricultural productivity and farm profitability.
- Resilience in water-limited and high-disturbance farming systems.
- Regionally appropriate soil health management practices.
The initiative will cover a broad range of agricultural systems, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, almonds, vegetables, dairy operations, and forage production.
Over five years, the network plans to collect more than 1,500 soil samples alongside agricultural yield, economic, water, and soil health data.
These findings are expected to provide farmers with practical information about how biochar can be integrated into their operations and under which conditions it delivers measurable benefits.
The Importance of Reliable Biochar Supply
As interest in biochar expands, access to appropriate material at commercially relevant quantities becomes increasingly important.
Research trials and agricultural projects require not only biochar availability but also consideration of feedstock origin, material characteristics, application objectives, logistics, and consistent product quality.
Pyronexus and BiocharXchange recognize that expanding biochar adoption requires coordinated efforts across the value chain, from biomass conversion and production to distribution and end-use application.
Their combined capabilities offer a pathway to support agricultural programs, universities, project developers, and commercial farming operations seeking biochar for field trials and larger-scale applications.
Through participation in initiatives such as AFT’s national demonstration network, the companies look forward to opportunities to collaborate on biochar supply and help build stronger connections between producers and agricultural end users.
Building the Future of Biochar in American Agriculture
The American Farmland Trust initiative represents an important development for the U.S. biochar industry.
By bringing together agricultural researchers, farmers, technology providers, and biochar producers, the program aims to generate practical evidence that supports informed decision-making and broader market adoption.
The USDA-funded network is expected to begin establishing new trials between fall 2027 and fall 2028.
Pyronexus and BiocharXchange are enthusiastic about the opportunity to participate in this national effort and support the continued development of a more accessible, commercially viable biochar supply chain.
Our goal is to help move biochar beyond individual demonstration projects and toward widespread agricultural adoption.
Looking for Biochar Supply for Your Agricultural Project?
Whether you are developing an agricultural research trial, evaluating biochar for soil improvement, or planning a commercial-scale application, Pyronexus and BiocharXchange welcome opportunities to discuss biochar supply and project requirements.
From production technology to commercial supply, we are helping connect the biochar industry with the agricultural markets it serves.
Learn more: https://pyronexusglobal.com/
Original announcement: American Farmland Trust – AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with Nearly $5 Million from USDA
