Solar Energy

Iowa State University horticulture experts discuss the practice of combining solar energy and agriculture.

Iowa State University horticulture experts discuss the practice of combining solar energy and agriculture.

Farmers, nonprofits and state agencies received almost $3 billion in grants from the Inflation Reduction Act in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. But recent federal funding freezes have recipients concerned they won’t end up receiving money.

Backed by the Department of Energy, Iowa State University researchers are studying how farming the land around solar panels can diversify farm income, boost biodiversity and improve worker safety.

The private solar installation is part of a goal for Grinnell to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.