Farmers File Solar Panel Lawsuit, Horticulture Careers Highlighted

Line on Agriculture
Farmers and renewable energy groups are suing the USDA over changes to the REAP program, arguing the new restrictions hinder solar project funding.

Seed Your Future is making efforts to promote the wide range of horticulture careers and connect students with local employers during Green Career Week, October 5–9.

Keeping cattle cool

Idaho Ag Today
Preparing now for what may be a long summer for livestock will protect herds from potential heat stress and related issues.

Satellite Expansion Could Broaden Virtual Fencing Use

Southeast Regional Ag News
Halter’s latest rollout targets ranches and grazing operations in remote terrain.

Virtual Fencing Expands as Halter Adds Satellite Connectivity

California Ag Today
Direct-to-satellite collars aim to open remote grazing land to digital management.

Halter cow collar

Idaho Ag Today
Artificial intelligence seems to me it's changed our life in 0 to 3 years. Yes, even cows are getting smart upgrades.

Diversifying Revenue With Alternative Energy

Farm of the Future
Agrivoltaics are starting to move beyond just using sheep grazing under solar panels to include cash crops.

California Farm Bureau Welcomes Pause on AB 1156

California Ag Today
Farm and ranch groups applaud decision to place Assembly Bill 1156 on hold amid concerns over farmland protections.

No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.

No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.

USDA Ends Funding for Solar Projects on Prime Farmland

California Ag Today
New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.

Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.

Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.

Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.

Responsible Energy and GOP

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.

Florida Farm Bill Introduced

Southeast Regional Ag News
Introduced legislation would prohibit mislabeling of plant-based milk or meat products and clarify tax structure of solar farms.

Solar Panel Grazing Gaining in Popularity

Line on Agriculture
The American Seep Industry Association recently held their annual meeting and among the hot topics was that of sheep grazing on solar panel land.

Inslee Approves Solar Project and USDA Rebuilds Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile

The Agribusiness Update
In one of his last official acts before Governor Jay Inslee left office, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.

Livestock virtual fencing

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about keeping our dogs in the yard with visual fencing. But wait…what about cattle. Well…

Could Agrivoltaics Contribute to Local Economies?

Farm of the Future
Adapture Renewables product developer Nathan Durfee says these projects can generate an impressive amount of energy while contributing to the local tax base.

Solar Farming With Sheep

Farm of the Future
Solar energy continues to expand capacity nationwide including on some farmland.