…energy sources include wind, solar, nuclear, and hydropower, along with battery storage to make the grid more reliable. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…far-reaching impacts on California’s agricultural sector. The potential new tariffs come amid recent Biden administration increases on Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and metals, creating worry of another trade…
Solar Panels and Working Farms
Loquat in Solar photovoltaic greenhouse By lnzyx/DepositPhotos image Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. That’s coming up on This Land of…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information on the floating solar project on the Delta-Mendota Canal and practices for…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
California’s Delta-Mendota Canal is set to undergo a transformative initiative with a $15 million investment to install solar panels. The project aims to cover the canal with solar arrays, offering…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
…America Program (REAP) projects, promoting wind, solar, and clean energy sources. This investment aligns with the President’s Justice40 Initiative, prioritizing benefits for marginalized communities. Additionally, the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
…top state using renewable energy-producing systems in agriculture. Solar is the most common renewable energy-producing system on farms and ranches in the Golden State. The average age of the California…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-04-23
…Robert Rivas as California’s new Speaker of the Assembly, a grower’s experience with solar development on farmland, and prevention being a key component of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show answers leasing questions regarding farmland solar projects as well as covers USDA biofuel investments…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers questions for landowners to ask when considering solar development, reducing weed control intensity…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…for farmers and solar developers to expand the implementation of the practice. Several agricultural organizations including the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and American Solar Grazing Association have expressed…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-05-23
…the DPR, solar considerations for landowners and groups urging for the passage of the Shipping Reform Implementation Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…Carolina, West Virginia and Puerto Rico. In the West, the funding will help Tribal communities improve water and wastewater services and bring solar power and other forms of renewable energy…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…for electricity generation on record, surpassed only by last summer. EIA continues to expect significant growth in U.S. electricity generation from wind and solar, but the wet winter in California…