The US Department of Agriculture Bans Support for Renewables, a Lifeline for Farmers

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By By Georgina GustinAug 19, 2025, 6:25 pm125 ptsTrending
The agency said it’s concerned that farmland is being consumed by wind and solar facilities—which occupy a tiny fraction of the country’s productive acres. By Georgina Gustin The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that it will stop funding wind and solar energy on American farmland, a move…

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