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Apr 13, 2026
By Yadunath Bajgai
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Mar 24, 2026
Lal Carbon Center PhD student Munna earned top recognition this year through impressive performances at two major Ohio State University academic events.
Munna was named the College-Level Winner (CFAES) in the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, a showcase that challenges graduate students to present the core of his research in a clear and compelling three‑minute format. The achievement highlights Munna’s ability to communicate complex scientific work to broad audiences, a skill increasingly essential in today’s research landscape.
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Mar 23, 2026
The CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration hosted its Undergraduate Carbon Academy on March 6, 2026, offering students an in‑depth learning opportunity focused on the science, economics, and societal importance of carbon. Designed as an informative academic workshop, the program introduced participants to key concepts shaping today’s carbon conversation.
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Feb 12, 2025
By Thys Reynolds
Last fall, Nate Ducasse, Leanna Hayes, and Thys Reynolds drove for more than 4,500 miles across Utah to sample 45 fields from a dozen farmers in seven different counties.
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Feb 12, 2025
Grazing and Hay Systems in Ohio
By Ricardo Ribeiro and Marilia Chiavegato
Our team is studying how different forage management practices for grazing and hay affect soil carbon stocks and soil health in Ohio. We are evaluating various strategies, including forage diversity, grazing methods, and fertilization across 32 farms in 22 counties across the state. The participating farms represent a wide range of soil types, climates, and management practices. This diversity allows us to capture a broad spectrum of data, making our findings applicable to a variety of farm conditions across Ohio.
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Nov 4, 2024
Assessing Soil Organic Carbon: Can Your Smartphone Do the Job?
By Nancy Loria
The importance of soil organic carbon (SOC) in climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture has gained significant attention due to its critical role in sequestering atmospheric carbon, enhancing soil fertility, improving water retention, and promoting ecosystem health. Traditionally, measuring SOC has required sophisticated laboratory techniques, which are often time-consuming and costly. However, advancements in technology have led to the development of applications that provide real-time estimates of soil properties, including SOC.
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Nov 4, 2024
By Yadunath Bajgai
Soil sampling tasks for C-FARM project in 2024 continued until early July. Apart from a few sites in Pickaway and Wyandot counties, most of the sampling this year were done in Delaware and Coshocton counties. The soil series covered are Blount, Warsaw, Pewamo, Eldean, Spinks, Gilpin and Coshocton. Soil samples were collected by a team of researchers led by Dr. Scott Demyan and supported by Alex Ogg and Yadunath Bajgai. Dr. Klaus Lorenz and Dr. Vairton Radmann have been kind enough to join the sampling team for several days.
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Nov 4, 2024
News from Graduate Students Md. Nayem Hasan Munna and Brittany Multer
Understanding Soil Health through the Constant Head Method at the Lal Carbon Center
By Md. Nayem Hasan Munna
As autumn arrives and Ohio’s landscape begins to shift into fall colors, the Soil Physics lab at the Lal Carbon Center is bustling with activity. Recently, I undertook an analysis to measure the saturated hydraulic conductivity of various soil samples using the constant head method. This experiment sheds light on how water moves through soil—a key factor influencing everything from plant growth to erosion control.
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Aug 1, 2024
Dr. Murumkar and Ms. Oruganti to lead Extension component of the Carbon Farming Alliance for Research and Management (C-FARM) Project
By Asmita Murumkar and Prasanna Oruganti
Dr. Asmita Murumkar is an Assistant Professor and Ecosystems Services Field Specialist in the Department of Extension at the Ohio State University, brings extensive expertise in agroecosystem modeling, conservation practices, climate change and data analytics.
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Aug 1, 2024
By Carla Gavilan
As a central factor of the Carbon Farming Alliance for Research and Management (C-FARM) project, monitoring changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is crucial for identifying sustainable land use practices related to climate change mitigation, food security, and land degradation. Accurately quantifying SOC and modeling its spatial variability is vital for making informed decisions.
