NET METERING ...
INNOVATION ...
Solectrac wins grant to demonstrate electric tractor viability
Company awarded a $514,688 grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BRANCHING OUT ...
Ceres Solutions, Co-Alliance joint venture
Parties hope to complete the transaction later this year
committee ...
FDACS launches advisory council on climate & energy
Committee will advise FDACS and the office of energy in Florida
COOPERATIVE UPDATE ...
Co-Alliance changes to Senior Management Team
Leading cooperative positions itself for continued long-term success
ENERGY USE ...
USDA helps rural businesses with energy efficiency
$237 million will help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy costs
EXTENSION EXPANSION ...
Illinois Extension expands executive leadership
New position will expand coverage of commercial agriculture, environmental topics
WORKSHOP ...
Energy smart agriculture workshop series planned
Sessions will focus on energy efficiency, cost savings, on-farm renewables, funding assistance
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ...