Farmers and Building Relationships

In this episode, Johnny's seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer talks about all the good things that happen when farmers build relationships and communities with other farmers.

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Weed Prevention Techniques

In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego shares some simple, doable weed prevention techniques to save you time on the farm.

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Arkansas renter asks if DIY solar can beat $4,000 cost to hardwire power to pool - The Cool Down

Arkansas renter asks if DIY solar can beat $4,000 cost to hardwire power to pool  The Cool Down

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September 12 NEC Energy News

Headline News:

• “Five Positive Tipping Points To Save The World” • Landmark research from The Earthshot Prize and the University of Exeter revealed 51 solutions that can trigger “rapid and transformative change” to repair the planet over the next five years. Out of these 51 solutions, five priority clusters have been identified. They are called ‘Earthshots.’ [Euronews]

Wind turbine in a rainforest (César Badilla Miranda, Unsplash)

• “Rhode Island Energy Looks To Maine Onshore Wind Farm For Electricity” • After a series of failed attempts to get offshore wind power, the Rhode Island utility operator turned landward. Rhode Island Energy announced that it has tentatively agreed to buy 150 MW of electricity from an onshore wind farm planned for northern Maine. [Rhode Island Current]
• “‘Incredible Progress’: Inside The €682 Billion Drive To Turn The Mediterranean Into A Renewable Powerhouse” • An analysis estimates that the Mediterranean region has utility-scale solar and wind projects at 552 GW that have either been announced or are already under development. The analysis used data from the Global Integrated Power Tracker. [Euronews]
• “India Is Rebuilding The Case For Global Climate Finance” • Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz show India’s dependencies on oil and gas. Higher prices constrain the whole economy. The structural lesson is clear: Energy import dependence leaves India exposed not only to physical supply disruption but to long-term economic and security costs. [CleanTechnica]
• “Federal Court Rejects Trump Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open” • A federal court ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it ordered a Michigan coal-fired plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had claimed to have emergency power to keep it operating. [ABC News]

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September 11 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “Vestas Reaches New Turbine Heights” • Vestas claims that a new EnVentus 7.2-MW machine installed in Winnberg, Germany, has the highest hub height ever for an onshore turbine at 199 meters (653 feet). The prototype project also has a Firmengruppe Max Bögle concrete hybrid tower. A second turbine is planned for installation next year. [reNews]

Vestas wind turbine (Vestas image)

• “Spanish Zinc-Air Battery Design Boosts Capacity And Power By 80%” • Researchers at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona developed an architecture for zinc-air batteries that can boost their power output by up to 80% without altering their core chemistry. This opens up a new avenue for designing more efficient, higher-performance batteries. [Euronews]
• “US Solar In 11-GW Q2 Surge” • The US solar industry added 11.4 GW of new electricity generating capacity in Q2 2026, a 45% year-over-year increase and a 43% increase from Q1. The Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie said that utility-scale solar led the Q2 surge with 9.6-GW installed, up 61% year-over-year. [reNews]
• “UK Households Face Higher Energy Bills Unless Aging Grid Is Upgraded, Report Warns” • Failure to accelerate updates to the UK’s aging power grid to handle rising renewable generation could cost consumers billions of pounds by 2030, the official spending watchdog has warned. Up to £70 billion in investment is required for upgrades. [Yahoo News UK]
• “MN Power Ordered To Continue Investigating Alternatives To New Gas Plant” • The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission rejected a request by Minnesota Power to build a costly new gas plant to meet future energy demand and ordered the electric utility to continue investigating alternatives that would maintain grid reliability. [CleanTechnica]

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Fanttik Expands Automotive and DIY Lineup with New Luma K10 Apex Dash Cam, O11 Pro Circular Saw and More - The Malaysian Reserve

Fanttik Expands Automotive and DIY Lineup with New Luma K10 Apex Dash Cam, O11 Pro Circular Saw and More  The Malaysian Reserve

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ESP32-P4 Powers DIY Video Alarm Clock - Open Source For You

ESP32-P4 Powers DIY Video Alarm Clock  Open Source For You

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Humic Acids, Compost, and Nutrient Absorption

In this episode, Live Earth Products President Russell Taylor talks about how humic acids can help nutrient absorption.

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September 7 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “Fuel Prices At Record Labor Day High Thanks To Iran War And Refinery Issues” • It’s never been more expensive to fill up a tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday. The previous Labor Day record was $3.82 in 2012, according to the AAA. [ABC News]

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• “European Union Is Racing To Rethink Arctic Policy As The Global Power Grab Continues” • Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is finishing up her two-day tour of the Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. Her aim is to further EU-Arctic relations and to gather intelligence as the EU maps out a new Arctic Policy. [Euronews]
• “IRENA Chief Calls For Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity By 2030” • The global community needs to ensure a threefold increase in renewable energy capacity by 2030, International Renewable Energy Agency Director-General Francesco La Camera said during the opening of Baku Climate Action Week 2026, Report says. [Report.az]
• “Pesticides Cause 400 Million Farmer Poisoning Cases A Year, Study Finds” • Nearly half the world’s farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds. Between 402 and 433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur among farmers and farm workers worldwide each year, according to the study. [Euronews]
• “Feds Launch Probe Into Tesla’s Deployment Of Cybercabs With No Brakes And Steering Wheels” • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla’s deployment of approximately 1,000 Cybercab vehicles in Austin, Texas. The Cybercabs have no steering wheels or brake pedals, which are required by NHTSA safety standards. [ABC News]

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Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations - futurefive.com.au

Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations  futurefive.com.au

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Cuban Families Turn Solar Power and DIY Hacks Into Tools for Surviving Blackouts - Межа. Новини України.

Cuban Families Turn Solar Power and DIY Hacks Into Tools for Surviving Blackouts  Межа. Новини України.

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September 4 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “US Forest Service Closing 23 Research Facilities As Part Of Reorganization Under Trump” • The US Forest Service is closing 23 research stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump that is intended to trim costs and concentrate the agency’s resources in Western states, officials said. [ABC News]

New Hampshire (Cate Bligh, Unsplash, cropped)

• “EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition Needs Renewed Political Momentum” • Europe’s road transport sector is under growing pressure. The crises triggered by the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed diesel prices sharply higher reinforcing concerns over Europe’s energy security. Extreme weather is increasingly disrupting transport operations. [CleanTechnica]
• “El Niño To Be ‘Very Strong’ And Last Until February, UN Climate Agency Warns” • El Niño is set to become “very strong” in the months ahead, with the weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February, the UN climate agency warned. The World Meteorological Organisation said El Niño would peak towards the end of this year. [Euronews]
• “It’s Game On As Ford Fathom Steals Thunder From Tesla Cybercab Launch” • The Ford Fathom electric pickup truck seems aimed to steal market share from industry leader Tesla one way or another. News broke around the Fathom right in the middle of the leadup to a major promotional event for the Tesla Cybercab robotaxi in Texas. [CleanTechnica]
• “France Had Its Hottest Summer Since Records Began Over A Century Ago, Environment Minister Says” • According to the national weather agency Meteo France, the summer of 2026 had an average temperature of 24°C. That is 3.6°C above the normal average, and 0.9°C higher than the record set in 2003, when the average was 2.7°C above normal. [Euronews]

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DIY solar owner powers up 48V battery bank, gets safety warnings before permanent install - The Cool Down

DIY solar owner powers up 48V battery bank, gets safety warnings before permanent install  The Cool Down

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September 2 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “The Moonrider Battery-Electric Tractor From GoSun Costing $19,995” • The Moonrider tractor makes it possible for farmers, homesteaders, and landscapers to work in a quieter environment without polluting emissions. It is priced at $19,995, thousands of dollars less than similar tractors powered by internal combustion engines burning gasoline or diesel oil. [CleanTechnica]

Moonrider electric tractor (GoSun image)

• “What It Will Take To Turn Renewables Boom Into A Real Drop In Emissions” • It’s no longer possible to keep global warming below 1.5°C, a UN Environment Programme report says. It projects a best-case 1.8°C of warming and says we will “overshoot, peak and decline.” But we are also challenged by demands for AI and data centers. [Euronews]
• “Air Conditioners Save Thousands Of Lives Every Year In The US” • Home air conditioning prevents over 5,000 heat-related deaths per year in the US, a study found. As rising temperatures take a toll on human health, household air conditioning is about more than comfort, a study in Nature Health found, because it also saves thousands of lives. [Euronews]
• “US Adds 20 GWh Of Energy Storage Capacity In Q2, Largest Quarter On Record” • The US energy storage industry installed a record 20.2 GWh of capacity in Q2, bringing total installations in the first half of 2026 to 30.8 GWh. This is according to a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. [CleanTechnica]
• “AOC Proposes Data Center At Mar-A-Lago” • After President Trump said every community should want a data center, US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a shot at his enthusiastic support for them. She suggested that he put one at Mar-a-Lago after he said the communities that oppose the facilities are “backwards and poor.” [AOL.com]

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Waypoints in Starting a Business

In this episode, aspiring farmer Luke Magnesson talks with business owner Diego Footer about having goal posts when starting up a business.

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Grants from the For Farmers Movement

In this episode, For Farmers Movement founder Dana DiPrima shares the different kinds of grants they provide farmers.

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Selling Another Farm's Produce

In this episode, farmer Shane Aslan of Aslan Organics shares wisdom in selling another farm's produce.

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CNG as A Conversation Starter

In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm talks about how being Certified Naturally Grown can serve as a great conversation starter at farmer's markets.

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A Good Living from a Small Farm Business

In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about making enough running a small farm business.

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Sell to People Who Want Your Product

In this episode, chef-turned-farmer Mikey Russo talks about not wasting time selling to people who don't want to buy your product and instead selling to people who do.

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