USDA Ending Loan Support for Solar Projects on Farmland

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday that the department would be cutting off subsidies for solar power projects on U.S. farmland, asserting that they are making it harder for

Will solar panels overrun farmland? The two are more likely to coexist

Many solar projects in the rural U.S. face fierce resistance from locals. Around the world, even politicians who support other types of renewable energy have spoken out against what they see

USDA cuts off funding for solar and wind energy

U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced USDA will no longer subsidize wind and solar energy on productive farmland.

Solar energy implementation in rural communities and its contributions

Solar energy stands out as a vital renewable energy source, especially in rural areas where energy access is often restricted. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy harnesses sunlight, an

Solar Power Depletes Farmlands of Rich Soil

Farmland preservation groups believe 83 percent of new solar installations will come from farm and ranch lands with half of these installations on the richest land for food and crops. Solar

Harvesting the Sun–Twice: Agrivoltaics and Rural Land-Use

Currently, there are several ways solar panels can be installed to complement agricultural activities. Fixed vertical or tilted panels provide partial shading for crops and vegetables, protecting

U.S. solar expansion stalled by rural land-use protests

The American Clean Power Association, an industry trade group, said in a statement that the protests present a major challenge to the solar industry and threaten its role in addressing climate...

Secretary Rollins Blocks Taxpayer Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime

“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

USDA will no longer support solar and wind projects on farms

In July 2025, the US Department of the Interior announced the end of what it described as “preferential treatment” of subsidy-dependent wind and solar energy projects.

Solar Energy Expansion and its Impacts on Rural Communities

Solar energy is leading the way, with much of the new development occurring on farmland and in rural communities. It has the potential to be a financial opportunity for landowners, yet it can