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Large-Scale Ohio Research Project to Explore How Solar and Farming Can Co-Exist

Daily Yonder

As farmers seek to lease land for solar arrays to diversify their incomes, the practice could help them maximize their income and fend off opposition from critics concerned that solar development will take prime farmland out of production. Farm equipment doesn’t just need to go down an alley between two rows of solar panels.

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The Farmers Leaning On Each Other’s Tools

Civil Eats

Whelan hopes to one day own her own farm in Connecticut, the state that she notes has some of the most expensive farmland in the country. Slow Shift to Collective Tool-Sharing Despite these benefits, farm equipment collectives and sharing models are still few and far between in the U.S., especially compared to other countries.

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Industry Ag News 12/8

Agwired

Monster Jam, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world, announced a multi-year partnership with JCB , the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, joining together two family businesses.

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Coalition Letter Requesting Extension for Public Comment Period for Monarch Butterfly’s ESA Status Listing

NASDA

farmland, creating a significant ability to affect agricultural production. agriculture. The PPC serves as the unifying voice for the review, discussion, development and advocacy on pest management regulation and policy that is based on the best available science. This includes millions acres of U.S.

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