Postproduction
USDA Reopens Comment Period For Hemp Interim Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening the comment period to the interim final rule (IFR) that was published on Oct. 31, 2019 and established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The reopening will provide an additional 30 days for interested persons to comment on the IFR. All stakeholders... more »Front Range Biosciences To Establish Hemp Science Center of Excellence
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) and Front Range Biosciences (FRB) have partnered to establish a Hemp Science Center of Excellence. Through this collaborative research and education agreement, SSI will provide instrumentation to support FRB's new analytical laboratory for hemp research and development. The FRB Hemp Science Center of Excellence will focus... more »
Study: Dual-Purpose Hemp Cultivars Have Best Biofuel Potential
Dual-purpose industrial hemp cultivars show the best potential for coproduction of biofuel and bioproducts, according to University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study. In the study led by Jian Shi, UK assistant professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, the dual-purpose cultivars that had the... more »Applications For Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses Now Available
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Although the act allowed for a state hemp cultivation program, the... more »
The Hemp Mine Hosting September Field Days
The Hemp Mine (THM) is hosting two field day trial events starting in September. These events are meant to bring awareness to regional genetic performance by offering customers a firsthand experience. National data collection and performance evaluation allows farmers to have the proper tools to forecast, cultivate and bring value... more »
GPN To Host Cannabis & Hemp Week
GPN—Greenhouse Product News will host its first Cannabis & Hemp Week from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, featuring three 1-hour interactive webcasts with industry experts addressing the latest issues facing growers today. The webcast series is interactive and designed to provide growers with the latest insight, production tips and guidelines... more »
Stability Cannabis Names Vice President Of Operations
Stability Cannabis has promoted Drew Clayton to vice president of operations and member of the executive committee. In this capacity, Clayton oversees all aspects of Stability's post-harvest, packaging, safety, and facility operations. He previously served as operations manager. Having joined Stability in September 2018 as one of the first five... more » 