Feb 24 Environment KY Bill Would Allow Ban On Large Solar Projects On Farmland A new bill in the Kentucky legislature could ban large-scale solar projects on farmland in the state, out of fears that the growing solar industry could be a detriment to the preservation of productive farmland. But a leading solar advocate in the state believes the bill is an overreaction and could significantly hamper the dawning […] By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 24 Environment KY Bill Would Allow Ban On Large Solar Projects On Farmland Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 22 Economy With Coronavirus Roiling Food Supply, Local Agriculture Sees Resurgence Across the Ohio Valley, farmers that sell locally are seeing skyrocketing interest in the food they offer amid the pandemic. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource May 22 Economy With Coronavirus Roiling Food Supply, Local Agriculture Sees Resurgence Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 16 Economy Hogwash: Farmers Fear Trump Trade Disputes Are Damaging Ag Markets Farm country is closely aligned with Trump country. But as the Trump administration escalates its trade dispute with China, farmers are among the first to feel the pain. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 16 Economy Hogwash: Farmers Fear Trump Trade Disputes Are Damaging Ag Markets Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 3 Local News Farm To Table Initiative Launches, Coordinator Notes Lack Of Infrastructure Louisville Metro Government has launched the Farm to Table initiative to put more locally grown food in homes, schools and restaurants. But the lack of processing infrastructure presents a challenge. By Gabe Bullard Jun 3 Local News Farm To Table Initiative Launches, Coordinator Notes Lack Of Infrastructure Gabe Bullard
May 27 Environment EPA Settles Over Animal Feeding Operations The EPA has settled out of court with environmental groups over how it regulates waste water discharge from concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. By Kristin Espeland May 27 Environment EPA Settles Over Animal Feeding Operations Kristin Espeland
Nov 8 Local News Indiana Increases Wetlands Acreage Severe flooding in Indiana this summer hurt farmers. And some have decided to convert flood-prone land back to wetlands through a U.S. Department of Agriculture program. Over the past four years, the state has restored more than 12,000 acres of wetlands, adding to a total of more than 55,000 acres. By Kristin Espeland Nov 8 Local News Indiana Increases Wetlands Acreage Kristin Espeland