Hemp
USDA Approves Texas, Delaware, Nebraska Hemp Plans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved plans for the production of hemp under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program for the states of Delaware, Nebraska and Texas and for the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the Fort Belknap Indian Community, the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, and the... more »Farm Bureau Updates Policy On Hemp
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st Annual Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2020 on key topics, including industrial hemp. AFBF delegates approved a recommendation of adjustments to regulatory THC levels from the current 0.3% to 1% for hemp products intended... more »
Indiana Horticultural Conference to Highlight Hemp
Hemp production, a hot topic in Indiana agriculture, will be covered from multiple angles at the upcoming Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo on Feb. 11-13 in Indianapolis. Bryan Parr of Legacy Hemp will focus on the production of hemp for grain and fiber. Farmers who grew hemp last year will... more »Griffin, FRB Sign Hemp Sales, Marketing Deal
Front Range Biosciences (FRB) and Griffin Greenhouse Supplies have entered a sales and distribution partnership for hemp plants and hemp seeds. The partnership expands the reach of FRB’s Clean Stock program, providing a premium selection of rooted cuttings, seedlings and seeds. FRB is a technology provider for the breeding and... more »
UF/IFAS Hemp Pilot Project a Reflection of Successful Industry Partnerships
The need for private funding for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Industrial Hemp Pilot Project has formed successful partnerships that benefit research and the agriculture industry. “The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided funding for equipment and has been a supportive... more »Colorado Department of Agriculture to Host 2020 Hemp Symposium
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) will present a public Hemp Regulatory and Production Symposium at the department’s Broomfield, Colorado campus and via live webinar on Feb. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. To provide increased service and in response to stakeholder interest, the symposium will expand on... more »
More than 10,000 Expected at Inaugural Texas Hemp Convention
The inaugural Texas Hemp Convention is taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Jan. 28-30. The convention is presented by Precision Extraction and Kush.com. Texas is poised for explosive growth in hemp and CBD. The Texas Hemp Convention has over 300 exhibiting businesses, bringing together industry... more »
