Wind Turbines Good For Crops, Too
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People complain about wind turbines all the time. They’re too noisy. They’re an eyesore. But we put up with them because they do something great: provide a sustainable source of energy. And now it looks like they’re also good for crops, as well.
According to a report from PhysOrg.com, the giant rotating blades of a wind turbine can help keep nearby crops cool and dry, which helps fight of harmful fungus. The researchers tested both corn and soybean plants.
“We’re confident that wind turbines do produce measureable effects on the microclimate near crops,” Ames Laboratory associate and agricultural meteorology expert Gene Takle said. “In this case, we anticipate turbines’ effects are good in the spring and fall because they would keep the crop a little warmer and help prevent a frost. Wind turbines could possibly ward off early fall frosts and extend the growing season.”
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