Tag: farmland

Data Center Deluge

By Jenni White - Managing Editor July 22, 2025 0

In Luther, Oklahoma, residents are concerned about Beltline Energy’s proposal to convert local farmland into a data center after establishing solar farms. The company’s lack of transparency, potential taxpayer funding, and unanswered questions about environmental impact and community benefits raise significant doubts. A larger article is forthcoming to address these issues.

Senator Jett, Rep. Jim Shaw and Oklahoma Donkey Dairy Farmer, Saundra Traywick – Why Dumping Human Waste On Farmland Needs To Stop

By Jenni White - Managing Editor February 9, 2025 0

On February 7, the ROPE Report podcast featured discussions with Senator Shane Jett, Representative Jim Shaw, and Saundra Traywick about legislative efforts in Oklahoma to ban biosolids from farmland. Concerns were raised over the toxicity of biosludge, particularly its association with PFAs, prompting calls for regulation and support for specific bills addressing these issues.