Cultivation
Industrial Hemp Program Applications Now Available In Kansas
Applications to obtain a license to participate in the new Kansas Commercial Industrial Hemp Program are now available on the Kansas Department of Agriculture website. The program allows for the licensing of producers to commercially grow or cultivate industrial hemp. To be considered for a commercial license for the 2021... more »Untrustworthy Hemp Seed Suppliers Target Indiana Farmers
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is warning the public about predatory hemp seed vendors known to be currently active in the state. This year marks the first time hemp will be grown in Indiana as a commercial crop, not a research crop, said Donald Robison, OISC seed administrator.... more »Charlotte’s Web Secures Patents For Feminized Hybrid Hemp Varieties
Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a hemp CBD wellness company, has been granted U.S. Utility Patents for its hemp genetics by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The newly issued patents cover two of the company's new feminized seed hybrid hemp varieties developed under the company's breeding program; 'Kirsche' (US... more »Online Purdue Course Takes Comprehensive Look At Hemp
A new, old industry. That’s how the U.S. Department of Agriculture characterizes hemp, a versatile crop grown around the world for thousands of years, including in the U.S., before being effectively outlawed in the 1970s because hemp and marijuana are from the same plant. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp... more »
Industrial Hemp Workshop Available On-Demand From UF/IFAS
The UF/IFAS Industrial Hemp Pilot Program launched a virtual workshop with research and program updates, available online beginning Jan. 11 for $40. The workshop consists of a collection of pre-recorded lectures and prepared documents available for on-demand viewing. In addition to the virtual delivery, there are opportunities to engage with... more »
Auburn University Grant To Cover Hemp Production Research
The Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Production Agriculture Research, or PAR, grants program is working to provide immediate solutions to stakeholder-identified problems in Alabama, including hemp. Established in 2017, the PAR program already has resulted in significant outcomes, including the development and implementation of new research innovations and increased partnerships... more »
Hemp Production Basics
CBD hemp production presents an exciting and potentially profitable way for ornamental growers to diversify. As with any emerging market, the market can be quite volatile. Early adopters may realize great success but also may encounter failure due to factors beyond their control. While overall market conditions cannot be controlled,... more »
