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John Phipps: How Much Waste is Created From Decommissioned Wind Energy Projects?
Waste issues for renewables may seem huge but not when compared to the alternatives. John Phipps says one problem is the availability bias. He analyzes the cost of the waste compared to alternatives in Customer Support.
April 03, 2023 02:34 PM
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Politics
John Phipps: The Rapid Growth of Solar Power Isn’t Evenly Distributed
Since states have majority control of utility policies and rates, the differences between renewable and fossil fuel-generated electricity is dramatic. California has a duck curve for electricity demand and solar supply.
March 30, 2023 03:14 PM
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Technology
What Can Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Do On the Farm?
Farmers are starting to ask what artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT can do for them. John Phipps went straight to the source, asking ChatGPT what it can do for farmers.
March 14, 2023 12:53 PM
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Politics
John Phipps: If China Sides With Russia, The Move Could Cost U.S. Farmers Beyond Trade
Russia badly needs to replace expended and outdated Soviet arms while China needs Russian energy. That is compelling math. This is bad news not just for the heroic people of Ukraine, but Europe and the US.
March 06, 2023 05:11 PM
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Crop Production
John Phipps: Is the World On the Verge of Running Out of Phosphates?
Morocco is sitting on 75-85% of proven global phosphate reserves, but projections of phosphate depletion span from 50 to 300 years. John Phipps explains why the concerns about peak phosphate production may be overblown.
March 01, 2023 02:35 PM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps: Is There a Shortage of Young Farmers?
As farm shows and meetings portray a crowd that seems to be aging, is there a shortage of young farmers threatening the future of ag? John Phipps explains why an abundance of young farmers may not be on the farm today.
February 27, 2023 03:16 PM
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Politics
John Phipps: Is it Even Feasible to Bring the Production of Chips and NH3 Back to the U.S.?
Between the 2022 CHIPS Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, there’s a policy push to bring the production of both semiconductor chips and nitrogen to the U.S.
February 21, 2023 01:35 PM
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Poultry
Egg Prices Are Now Up 70%, But Have Prices Peaked?
John Phipps says eggs are a perfect example of an inelastic product – one barely sensitive to price. And as egg inventory ramps back up, it may be an indicator of what it could mean for egg prices in the months ahead.
February 14, 2023 04:10 PM
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Technology
John Phipps: What the Crisis in Ukraine is Revealing About the Essential Use of Satellites
For Ukrainians, the introduction of Starlink has been essential. As Russian barrages destroy cell towers and blow up landlines, satellite internet connection is not just an option, but it’s now a lifeline.
January 31, 2023 05:16 PM
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Crop Production
John Phipps: Why Vertical Farming Falls Short of the Hype
Enough vertical farms have been put into operation that early data can show how that idea is going to work out. John Phipps explains why the future of vertical farming isn’t promising.
January 26, 2023 12:22 PM
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