Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America

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By Frida GarzaOct 16, 2026, 4:15 am252 ptsTop
Earlier this month, after a series of stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to a long-running program that is supposed to help farmers and rural small businesses stand up renewable energy projects. The new rules, set to go into effect today, October 16, effectively make any…

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