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World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...28 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST- In 2019, Cornell began testing sheep grazing beneath New York solar panels; the project examined vegetation control, shade, and forage for the animalsCornell University researchers have launched an innovative solar grazing initiative aimed at optimizing vegetation management in solar farm...28 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- US midterm elections 2026: Iowa’s 3rd District tests whether Democrats can win back Trump voters againIowa 3rd District election 2026: Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District has become a closely watched House race, with Republican Zach Nunn facin...28 Oct, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 2016, a North Carolina solar company began using 80 sheep alongside mechanical and chemical methods; the operation later grew to 590 sheep across 300 acresNorth Carolina has employed sheep for vegetation management in solar farms to reduce mechanical maintenance. This strategy began as an expe...27 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in USMore than 7 million oysters have helped protect over 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs in the US while supporting marine conservation. The...27 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- A Massachusetts farmer turns 100 tons of Whole Foods scraps and cow manure a day into power for 1,500 homesUS dairy farms are finding a new use for supermarket food waste; generating electricity. In Massachusetts, discarded food is mixed with cow...27 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Tree fell on their US home, but why did insurance reject their $85,000 claim? A court ruling reveals the costly mistake behind the disputeA tree damaged the Cains family's home, but their fight for nearly $86,000 in repairs ended in disappointment. State Farm disputed the cost...26 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Boost for green energy projects: Maharashtra govt waives 25 pc land transfer feeMaharashtra announced a waiver for the 25 per cent transfer fee on land for renewable energy projects. This decision aims to alleviate fina...26 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Flexible workspace providers expand solar capacityIn a significant move towards sustainability, managed workspace providers like IndiQube and WeWork India are ramping up their investments i...26 Oct, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to goUS midterm elections 2026: Out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, Republicans have 218 seats, Democrats have 214, Independents h...25 Oct, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- In 2019, New York farmer Erica Frenay sent 59 sheep to graze at a solar farm for five months; she earned $2,325 while allowing her own pasture to recoverAt Shelterbelt Farm in New York, Erica Frenay has taken a creative approach by leasing her sheep to graze beneath solar panels. This arrang...25 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- A Colorado family spent over 100 years raising cattle and growing crops on 10,000 acres; then 30 wind turbines added another income stream to their ranchThe Kochis family revitalized their historic ranch, creating the Rush Creek Wind Farm while preserving their farming legacy. Featuring 30 w...25 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nearsWith the midterm elections approaching, President Trump is implementing various strategies to combat high diesel prices. These measures inc...24 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
- In 2019, Purdue began growing corn and soybeans around solar panels in Indiana; after 4 years, even the most shaded corn plots lost only 7.7 percent of their yieldPurdue University researchers have been examining how solar panels affect crop production since 2019, particularly focusing on corn and soy...23 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- From $8 billion in farm aid to $5,000 checks and Medicare payments: What Trump’s latest financial promises mean for Americans ahead of the midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump has proposed an $8 billion relief programme for farmers struggling with diesel costs. This financial support aims...20 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...18 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to growAn increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practi...17 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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