Nov 03
The 2026 Oklahoma Solar Summit is set to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing modern landowners: how to balance growing renewable energy infrastructure with active agricultural production. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Clay Pope highlighted details of the upcoming event, which brings together ranchers, energy developers, and policymakers to explore practical solutions—chiefly …
Mar 09
Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University, joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the rapid expansion of renewable energy across Oklahoma and what it means for landowners. Ferrell explained that the biggest driver behind the surge is economics, noting that “first and foremost, it’s price.” He added that advances in …
Jun 15
As demand for clean energy increases, many state and local governments are prudently discussing the impact future solar development will have on agricultural lands. Because large-scale solar requires considerable land use, a new report from the Center for Rural Affairs (produced for NCAT’s AgriSolar Clearinghouse) aims to provide decision-makers and others an overview of policy …
