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USDA pauses loans boosting alternative energy on farms

The Agriculture Department’s embattled program to promote alternative energy sources in farm country is facing a new hurdle.

Source eenews.net Summary Published February 2, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief
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The Agriculture Department’s embattled program to promote alternative energy sources in farm country is facing a new hurdle. The Trump administration has paused USDA loan guarantees for biodigesters — the systems that turn farm waste into energy for both on-site or off-site use — citing delinquencies and other troubles.

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