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How better weather forecasting saves wind farms $17 million
Thanks to a more accurate method for weather forecasting, Xcel Energy says it has saved about $17 million, including about $7.8 million in 2011 alone, and has reduced its forecasting error by about 28% since 2009. Forecasts from WindWX (pronounced wind wicks) from Global Weather Corp. cover 168-hour periods every 15 minutes for all of
Why the Country’s First Offshore Wind Farm Is Such a Big Deal
Amazon is building a huge wind farm to power its cloud
Amazon Web Services is building a huge wind farm to power its cloud
How Goes It? Report from Block Island About Their Offshore Wind Farm
Block Island Times editor Lars Trodson answers questions honestly about how wind power really affects his small community.
How IBM uses local weather forecasts to boost clean energy
Wind farm operators create more accurate predictions about clean power generation using IBM's HyRef technology.
Why a green electricity grid depends on weather forecasts improving
Ramping up fossil power sources is no longer a good option in an energy-supply crisis. Bring in the weather forecasters.
Surprising Countries Where Solar and Wind Are Booming
Renewable energy is taking off in both wealthy and developing economies.
What nobody told me about small farming: I can’t make a living
People say we're "rich in other ways," but that doesn't fix the ugly fact that most farms are unsustainable
5 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Keep Subsidizing Wind And Solar Energy
In the long run, subsidies actually hurt the very industries they’re supposed to help.
Energy Suppliers Find Fresh Lift From Offshore Wind
For energy-services companies, finding new revenue streams is crucial as oil and gas from onshore shale formations flood the market—and many suppliers are seeking to diversify into offshore wind.
Weathering the Storm: Farm and Ranch Severe Weather Safety Tips
When storms strike, make sure you follow these tips to help protect both you and your operation!
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 tips to save water in your home
These 10 tips will help you save water in your home.
Is it time to pass your farm to the next generation?
If the idea of handing over your farm or ranch to the next generation makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Most producers walk through a range of emotions, including anxiety
How to Start a Farm Blog
Whether you farm and sell your produce traditionally or you run a Community Supported Agriculture operation (CSA), starting a farm blog can be a great investment for your business. In a world where…
FROM THE FARM: Tips on farm fencing
Numerous factors in play for this producer investment
Farm Smarter: Time Management Tips
The problem is, our labor is an asset like any other on the farm, and whether it’s a labor of love or a labor for profit, how we spend it has grave impacts on the course of our businesses, personal lives and the land we steward.
How will Ukraine’s farms fare?
“I cannot imagine trying to farm in a country under siege.”
How to price farm products
Learn how to price your farm products and set your farm on the path to profitability by using these seven numbers to help clarify your costs.
3 Tips for Buying a Ranch Farm
Learn how to mindfully approach choosing and purchasing a ranch farm.
5 tips for child safety on the farm
Farm children start working on the farm from a young age, but making sure they are taking on farm tasks they can handle can help prevent farm accidents.
