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.

Farmers Market Promo Program

Idaho Ag Today
Local food producers from around Idaho came to the JUMP center in Boise on February 12th for the Field to Fork festival.

Agricultural Viability in Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
Governor's Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho

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.

UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act

The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.

Barley Flavor Research Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University researchers study flavor characteristics in beer.

Barley Flavor in Beer Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
OSU research discovers barley may add more flavor to beer than previously believed.

Solar Access Laws

Food Forethought
Despite renewable energy support, many consumers still face local ordinances or homeowner association rules that prohibit them from installing solar panels.

Road Kill, Not a Wolf & Congress on Death Tax

Northwest Report
Roadkill rule may change in Idaho...NCBA hopes to see action on the death tax...no evidence a wolf killed a dog and Lacy has some advice for homeowners.

Reducing the Footprint

Line on Agriculture
The carbon footprint. Do you have one and if so what are you doing about it? Most residences have very small carbon footprints especially if you recycle and practice energy savings but what about larger businesses and farming operations.

Why Solar?

Line on Agriculture
Alternative energy needs are really starting to ramp up and according to one industry expert we need to get there faster.

Not Your Parents Solar Panels

Line on Agriculture
Solar panels of old were very large and unattractive additions to a home or business. Today's technologies have given the solar panels new life and a new look.

Installing Solar

Line on Agriculture
A lot of homes and businesses in the northwest are adding solar panels or including them as part of new construction. Bruce Gage, co-owner and installation supervisor for Eco-Depot says there are a lot of different ways to go with solar.