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Panamint Capital has broken ground on Big Rooter Power, a 1.2 GWdc solar project at its Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, Texas, located between Dallas and Houston. The $1.7 billion project is described by the company as the largest solar project built at an existing coal mining site in North America. Construction is underway on the 491 MWdc Big Rooter West phase, targeted for commercial operation in August 2028, while the 658 MWdc Big Rooter East phase is expected to begin construction in December 2026.

Panamint Capital Breaks Ground on 1.2 GW Solar Project at Former Texas Coal Site

Panamint Capital has broken ground on Big Rooter Power, a 1.2 GWdc solar project at its Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, Texas, located between Dallas and Houston. The $1.7 billion project is described by the company as the largest solar project built at an existing coal mining site in North America. Construction is

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La Caisse, a global investment group, and GO.FARM, an Australian agricultural asset manager, have launched a new platform to invest in high-value permanent horticultural crops across Australia. The partnership carries an initial combined equity commitment of $230.7 million (AUD 330 million).

La Caisse and GO.FARM Launch $230.7 Million Australian Permanent Crops Platform

La Caisse, a global investment group, and GO.FARM, an Australian agricultural asset manager, have launched a new platform to invest in high-value permanent horticultural crops across Australia. The partnership carries an initial combined equity commitment of $230.7 million (AUD 330 million).

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USDA announced on July 22, 2026 that it wants help from universities and other stakeholders to build new AI tools capable of processing the large volume of germplasm data the agency has collected over the years. The agency said the tools should help translate that data into usable insight for plant breeders and researchers, a step toward faster progress in crop science.

USDA Rural Development Guarantees $80 Million for Timber Mills in Nevada and Oregon

USDA Rural Development is guaranteeing $80 million in loans aimed at expanding timber production and improving forest health in Nevada and Oregon

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Crawford & Company reports that a strong El Niño event could raise both the frequency and severity of UK agricultural insurance claims.

Crawford & Company Warns of Heightened UK Agriculture Risk From Possible Super El Niño

Crawford & Company reports that a strong El Niño event could raise both the frequency and severity of UK agricultural insurance claims.

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Tiryaki Agro and the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority have signed a MoU to explore the long-term development of the Port of Tadjourah

Tiryaki Agro and Djibouti Ports Authority Sign MoU for Tadjourah Port Development

Tiryaki Agro and the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the long-term development, modernization and future operation of the Port of Tadjourah, a step toward positioning Djibouti as a larger regional trade and logistics hub.

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Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies announced two milestones in Idaho on July 21, 2026: the completed commissioning of the 125-megawatt (MWac) Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and the start of construction on the 400 MWac Blacks Creek Energy Center, both located in Ada County.

rPlus Energies Commissions 125 MW Solar Project, Breaks Ground on 400 MW Idaho Facility

Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies announced two milestones in Idaho on July 21, 2026: the completed commissioning of the 125-megawatt (MWac) Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and the start of construction on the 400 MWac Blacks Creek Energy Center, both located in Ada County.

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Heelstone Renewable Energy reached financial close on July 20, 2026, for three Illinois solar projects with a combined capacity of 86 MW.

Heelstone Renewable Energy Begins Construction on 86 MW Illinois Solar Portfolio

Heelstone Renewable Energy reached financial close on July 20, 2026, for three Illinois solar projects with a combined capacity of 86 MW.

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Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

Solynta Wins Kenyan Approval for New Hybrid Potato Variety SOLHY023

Solynta received official approval and registration for SOLHY023, a new Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety, in Kenya.

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GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker solar tracking systems to the Pepper and Lucky 7 solar projects in Texas, both developed by Sabanci Renewables. The two projects together represent about 286 MWdc of new solar generation capacity.

GameChange Energy to Supply Solar Trackers for Texas Data Center Power

GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker solar tracking systems to the Pepper and Lucky 7 solar projects in Texas, both developed by Sabanci Renewables. The two projects together represent about 286 MWdc of new solar generation capacity.

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Delectrik Systems, working with Bondada Engineering, has won a tender to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery project, sized at 100 MWh.

Delectrik Systems to Deploy India’s First Utility-Scale Flow Battery

Delectrik Systems, working with Bondada Engineering, has won a tender to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery project, sized at 100 MWh.

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