Solar and Crop Production Research Shows ‘Multi-Solving’ Climate Benefits

By Pam Knox

Here’s a story from back in December that discusses the advantages of combining solar farms with agriculture, which could include either crops or livestock, to produce multiple benefits, including shading and cooler temperatures for the livestock and cooler soils for the crops. Even though there is some shading, there is still plenty of light for the crops to grow, and the cooler temperatures help reduce the evaporation. This preserves soil moisture needed for the crops.  

The Asian longhorned tick is an emerging threat to livestock—but where is it spreading next? In this segment, OSU Extension livestock entomologist Jonathan Cammack discusses the movement of the Asian longhorned tick and where it is most likely to be found across Oklahoma.