Why oil companies Shell and BP are building solar on farmland
At Elm Branch Solar Farm, about an hour south of Dallas, Texas, a flock of sheep grazes among a vast field of solar panels. The flock’s shepherd, Amanda Stoffels, watches …
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How U.S. soybeans influence global economics
Soybeans have become a cornerstone of American agriculture, contributing $124 billion to the U.S. economy in 2022, according to a study conducted by the National Oilseed Processors Association and the …
Bowery, a vertical farmer, to see triple shelf space expansion at Amazon’s Whole Foods
At Bowery’s indoor farms, arugula, baby butter and other leafy green varieties grow in stacked rows from floor to ceiling. The company also sells rotating offerings, called Farmer’s Selection, based …