…fueled by environmental NGOs. He pointed to the solar farm expansion in fertile regions as a particularly “outrageous” misuse of prime ag land. “We have the most fertile soil in…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…economic stability of small farms and promote their growth in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the initiative includes protective measures to prevent farmland from being converted into foreign-owned solar panel sites,…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…solar panel sites, safeguarding U.S. agricultural land for its intended purpose. Beyond financial assistance, the initiative prioritizes generational succession, aiming to ensure small farms remain within families across generations. By…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
Solar panels on the roof of a house on a cattle ranch By gyuszko/DepositPhotos image The new debate is: Are solar panels on farmland good or not? According to my…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…discussed the Trump administration’s policy on restricting solar farms on quality farmland, citing concerns about devaluation and environmental impact. The USDA’s new “Farmers First” initiative aims to support small family…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…(SNAP), a move intended to promote healthier food choices for recipients. She also discussed potential restrictions on solar operations on farmland, emphasizing the USDA’s role in preserving agricultural land for…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…55,000 miles. The study notes dust laced with industrial chemicals and its effects on solar panel efficiency and snow melt rates. Speaker 2, from the Central Valley, criticized the focus…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
…generate more solar energy than they can use. Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits to help them cover what they spent to install the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…Additionally, the potential impact of solar panels on agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, was debated. Concerns included reduced crop yields and the disposal of end-of-life solar panels. The discussion emphasized the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…livestock and residents. In the last segment of the Ag Net News Hour, Lorrie and Nick discussed Project Nexus, California’s first solar covered canal, which generates electricity while conserving water….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…to these extremes. He also highlighted the rise in hurricane intensity and size, and the increase in wildfires in unexpected regions. Despite other factors like urban heat islands and solar…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…Health Coalition. We discuss the synergy between pollinator health and large-scale solar projects. The conversation also touches upon the Honeybee Health Coalition’s broader efforts to promote bee health by fostering…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…solar energy projects. They explore how solar farms can double as conservation areas, supporting pollinator populations while generating renewable energy. The discussion highlights the benefits of this synergy for agriculture,…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…which really is helping to fund projects on farms like solar installations or improved manure management practices, things like that to help them get even better. Through all those practices…