As agriculture practices shift to be more sustainable and regenerative, the focus on soil health is growing—soil is no longer seen as just a growing medium, but as a living, teeming ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is Total Organic Carbon (TOC), a key indicator of soil vitality, fertility, and its ability to sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Measuring soil organic carbon helps growers understand the biological health of their fields and track the effectiveness of regenerative agriculture practices.<h3>Why Total Organic Carbon in Soil Matters for Regenerative Agriculture</h3>TOC represents the carbon stored in soil organic matter, which plays a vital role in supporting microbial life, improving nutrient availability, and enhancing soil structure. These benefits translate directly into better water retention, reduced erosion, and more resilient crops—all essential outcomes for regenerative systems aiming to restore ecosystems while maintaining productivity.TOC is also central to carbon sequestration within soils, a cornerstone of climate-smart agriculture. By increasing organic carbon in soils, farmers can help to store carbon from the atmosphere while also improving long-term soil fertility. Practices like intensive tillage or overharvesting can deplete organic carbon in soil. That’s why routine, precise analysis is essential for maintaining and improving soil health over time.<h3>TOC Analysis: A Critical Step Toward Smarter Soil Management</h3>To harness the benefits of organic carbon, growers must first understand how much is present in their soil. Regular TOC analysis allows farmers to:<ul><li>Track the impact of regenerative practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and compost application.</li><li>Optimize soil amendments to build organic matter without over-applying inputs.</li><li>Monitor carbon sequestration progress as part of sustainability or carbon programs.</li></ul><h3>Fast, Accurate TOC Analysis with LECO Solutions</h3>The most common method for determining total organic carbon in soil is&nbsp;acid digestion combustion, where inorganic carbon is removed via acid treatment, leaving only the organic fraction for analysis. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1883">LECO’s&nbsp;832 Series&nbsp;</a>streamlines this process with a high-efficiency combustion furnace and advanced IR detection, delivering&nbsp;fast, accurate, and reproducible results. To further enhance efficiency, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/documents/209-141-005/">LECO’s&nbsp;Non-Porous Ceramic Boats&nbsp;</a>allow acid treatment to occur directly in the combustion vessel, eliminating the need for multiple transfers and reducing the risk of contamination or loss.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_rada_832_Analyza_spalovanim_pro_stanoveni_siry_a_uhliku_3_0ad3a64b2b.jpg" alt="LECO: The Importance of Analyzing Total Organic Carbon in Soil in Regenerative Agriculture: LECO 832 Series Combustion analysis for Sulfur and Carbon determination" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_rada_832_Analyza_spalovanim_pro_stanoveni_siry_a_uhliku_3_0ad3a64b2b.jpg 139w," sizes="100vw" width="679" height="760"><h3>Supporting the Future of Sustainable, Regenerative Agriculture</h3>As regenerative agriculture continues to expand, so does the need for&nbsp;high-throughput, reliable TOC analysis. Whether you’re managing a research lab, supporting carbon farming initiatives, or simply working to improve your&nbsp;soil, LECO’s solutions are designed to meet the demands of modern, sustainability-focused agriculture.If you’re interested in learning more about determining total organic carbon, you can read our application note <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/C832_TOTAL_ORGANIC_CARBON_SOIL_ROCK_SHALE_203_821_679_b48939f659.pdf">“Determination of Total Carbon (TC) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Soil by Acid Digestion and Combustion”</a>, which discusses analysis methods and the advantages of using a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1883"> C832 Carbon Analyzer</a>.

The Importance of Analyzing Total Organic Carbon in Soil in Regenerative Agriculture

Direct Characterization of Halogen-Based Microplastics via Single-Event ICP-Mass Spectrometry in Negative-Ion Mode

In the week from August 24, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Waters Corporation: Foundations of a Sustainable, High-Performing QA Program</h5><ul><li>We, 26.8.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6448">Registration</a></li></ul>Build a sustainable, high-performing QA program in your lab. Learn the four pillars of data quality: method validation, analyst competency, control charting, and certified reference materials.<h5>2. Agilent Technologies: Absolute Specular Reflectance made Easy in UV-Vis-NIR</h5><ul><li>Th, 27.8.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6439">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how the Cary 7000 enables accurate specular reflectance and transmission measurements without swapping accessories, supporting fast and precise testing at different angles in UV-Vis-NIR.

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Hydrogen is one of the most promising energy carriers that can enable a low-carbon economy.
In this webinar, Maria Lyubimova, Hydrogen business development manager, HORIBA France, will discuss solutions for the full development and manufacturing lifecycle that are enabling a global adoption of hydrogen technologies.
Gain insight into how HORIBA is providing innovative development tools to help accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technologies. These tools allow engineers, researchers, and scientists to address tomorrow’s challenges and to improve performance, quality, and cost. Furthermore, explore HORIBA’s large panel of techniques such as Raman, fluorescence, glow discharge, particle size, ICP, AFM, ellipsometry, C/S and O/N/H analyzers, and impedance spectroscopy.
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Presenter: Maria Lyubimova (Hydrogen business development manager, HORIBA France)
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SelectScience: Testing and measurement solutions for hydrogen technologies

Testing and measurement solutions for hydrogen technologies

Solutions for the full development and manufacturing lifecycle that are enabling a global adoption of hydrogen technologies.

Join us for an enlightening webinar series designed to empower academicians and researchers by exploring the latest advancements and opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences. At Agilent, we recognize the unique challenges faced by academicians, researchers, and students. At PharmaFrontiers, we have curated a series of content tailored to address your needs and unlock new opportunities.The PharmaFrontiers seminar series is designed to provide you with valuable knowledge, insights, and practical skills.Topics to be covered:<ul><li>Integrated Spectroscopic Automation: Advancing Research and Analysis through UV-Vis, IR, and Raman Technologies.</li><li>Ensuring Safety and Regulatory Compliance in Pharmaceuticals with Elemental Spectroscopy.</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Ms. Vijaya Jyothi (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies)Vijaya Jyothi is a seasoned product specialist at Agilent Technologies. She manages the spectroscopy division, having extensive expertise in spectroscopy applications across diverse industries, offering deep insights and solutions tailored to varied analytical needs.Presenter: Mr. Rajwar Chandra (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies)Chandra Rajwar is currently workingas a product specialistfor Spectroscopy Technologies with Agilent India. He has more than 20 years’ experience inanalyticalinstrumentationsales&amp; application workflow development. Rajwar is instrumental in the development of new methods and applications, as well as providing training and educational activities for prospects across various sectors onanalyticalequipment technologies.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Pharma Frontiers Live Webinar Series: Analytical Techniques, Advances in Chromatography and Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring Excellence: Cutting-Edge Techniques for Pharmaceutical Analysis [Spectroscopy]

Explore UV-Vis, IR, and Raman automation in pharma research. Learn how elemental spectroscopy ensures safety and regulatory compliance in analysis.

Pharmaceutical Analysis by spectroscopy techniques

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785">In today’s oil and gas industry, real-time process insights are critical to improving efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.Join this webinar to learn how advanced analytical technologies—including online Raman spectroscopy, process mass spectrometry, and total sulfur analysis—enable continuous monitoring and faster decision-making across refinery operations.<h5>These key topics and technologies will be covered:</h5><ul><li>Online Raman spectroscopy: Real-world examples of monitoring key properties such as API gravity, RON, RVP, cetane, and flash point, aligned with ASTM methods. Applications across natural gas, hydrogen, refined fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and cracking processes.</li><li>Process mass spectrometry: Real-time, multi-component gas analysis in seconds—providing faster and more accurate insights compared to traditional lab-based or GC methods.</li><li>Total sulfur analysis: Ensuring compliance with global standards (e.g., Tier 3 and Flare Rules) using the SOLA iQ platform.</li><li>LDAR &amp; fugitive emissions: Best practices for leak detection to minimize product loss and meet environmental regulations.</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Dilip Raut (Product Application Manager – Molecular, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Dilip Raut is a commercially driven product and application leader with 16+ years of experience spanning analytical instrumentation, pharmaceutical R&amp;D, academia, and global cross-functional collaboration. His expertise lies in transforming advanced spectroscopy technologies into scalable business growth strategies across international markets. His expertise lies in Raman spectroscopy (research, microscopy, and process Raman), FTIR, NIR, and UV-Vis technologies, with strong experience in Process Analytical Technologies (PAT). He bridges the gap between advanced spectroscopy solutions and real-world industrial applications.Presenter: Mr. Sharad Garg (Business Development &amp; Proposal Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Mr. Sharad Garg is a 2014 graduate in Instrumentation &amp; Controls from Thapar university, Patiala. With 11 years of experience in Automation, Measurement and Analytics, he has been actively involved in emission and air quality monitoring, carbon capture utilization and storage, biofuels, and green hydrogen &amp; derivatives. His role is collaborating closely with customers across India and empower organizations to address complex process dynamics, ensuring cleaner and more sustainable energy practices.&nbsp;</blockquote></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Advanced Analytical Solutions for Oil & Gas

Advanced Analytical Solutions for Oil & Gas

Learn how Raman spectroscopy, process MS, and sulfur analysis support real-time refinery monitoring, compliance, and process optimization.

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