Iowa livestock farmer Dave Johnson hosts four wind turbines that bring in about $30,000 a year, calling the steady lease income the 401(k) he never had while he continues raising cattle and hogs
Crop prices and yields can change, while a wind turbine can provide relatively stable revenue Iowa is known for its farms, but its landscape is also filled with wind turbines. The state produced 59% of its energy from wind in 2023, the highest share of any US state. For many farmers, wind energy is not…