Trump is blocking solar for farmers. Can the Farm Bill fix that?

Published on April 27, 2026

President Donald Trump has dealt blow after blow to the Rural Energy for America Program, which has helped farmers save on their energy bills by going solar for nearly two decades. Now, REAP’s proponents see a chance to undo some of the damage. Last year, within a matter of months, the Trump administration froze…

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