A new non-profit is looking to help landowners navigate renewable energy projects on their properties, like windmills or solar leases. Leaders say they got their start at the request of farmers.
“We did research with about 100 farmers last spring to test our idea, and one of the biggest things they asked for was just that; a trusted third party, unbiased, and nonpartisan, that can bring some truth to them in the language they are understanding, on how it’s going to impact my land and my farming operation. The other thing they wanted was the ability to talk to other farmers and ranchers who have been through this, so part of what we’ll do is peer-to-peer networking,” said Jeff Risley.
Renewable Energy Farmers of America says they will also offer professional services, helping farmers answer questions about existing leases and their impact on each operation.
The court ruled in Durnell v. Monsanto, which involved Roundup and state-level warning requirements, that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempts state failure-to-warn claims that conflict with federal labeling decisions.
For agriculture, the package now extends beyond direct aid to include fuel demand, hemp regulation, and crop-loss support. Congress still must act on the funding and policy authorities.
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service plans to relocate more domestic support functions to the Midwest as part of the department’s broader reorganization effort
Shaun Haney joins us to discuss falling diesel prices, implications for farm operating costs, and ongoing discussions surrounding fuel pricing policies.
John Crispin of Agoro Carbon Alliance joins us to discuss the evolution of the carbon market, producer participation, verification standards, and long-term opportunities in agricultural carbon programs.
NCBA’s Ethan Lane says producers and animal health officials now have more tools available to combat New World screwworm.
