Blackburn, Lummis Introduce Legislation to End Green New Deal
On August 18, 2025, Secretary Rollins announced the department will no longer use taxpayer dollars to fund solar panels on productive farmland. The decision addresses concerns that
On August 18, 2025, Secretary Rollins announced the department will no longer use taxpayer dollars to fund solar panels on productive farmland. The decision addresses concerns that
Starting today, USDA will no longer deploy programs to fund solar or wind projects on productive farmland, ending massive taxpayer handouts. Also ENDING the use of panels made by
“We are no longer allowing businesses to use your taxpayer dollars to fund solar projects on prime American farmland, and we will no longer allow solar panels manufactured by foreign
In this article, we break down the implications of the policy shift outlined by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, in an official press release on August 19th, 2025.
The Farmer Benefit Plan encourages New ERA program awardees to work with farmers to include agricultural benefits like building silos, using less-productive land for solar or wind projects, or
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will no longer use taxpayer dollars to fund solar panel projects on productive farmland.
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers financial assistance to fund photovoltaic energy projects on your farm or ranch? Solar panels can increase your
The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
nventional solar development is advancing at a rapid pace. As evident in states—like Massachusetts and New Jersey—and in countries—like Italy, France, and Germany—policies and programs
This article explores the integration of agriculture and solar energy through agrivoltaics, highlighting the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks essential for its successful implementation.
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