Hemp
Minnesota Ag Department To Host Industrial Hemp Forum
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) invites anyone interested in hemp and hemp production to its 2021 Industrial Hemp Forum. The two-day virtual event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The event is free to attend. Forum topics include... more »
As US Hemp Industry Grows, So Does Understanding Of Hemp Diseases
As hemp begins to reemerge as an important crop in the United States, scientists are beginning research into the diseases that might prevent the crop from flourishing. A study published in the December issue of Plant Health Progress is one of the first to study the potential disease and disorder... more »New Pesticide Guide Available For Missouri Hemp Growers
University of Missouri Extension recently released a list of pesticides approved for industrial hemp production in Missouri. In Missouri, hemp producers are allowed to use pesticides approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use on industrial hemp and registered with the state of Missouri, says Justin Keay, MU Extension field... more »
Michigan Begins Hemp Sampling Under New State Plan
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently completed its first industrial hemp sampling under the state’s new Hemp Production Plan marking an exciting milestone for MDARD’s hemp program. The week of Jan. 11, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management inspectors conducted their first sampling of hemp under... more »
Speakers Announced For OSU’s National Hemp Symposium
Business, political and governmental leaders, including a U.S. Senator and representatives from the Sierra Club and American multinational conglomerate corporation 3M, will provide a future outlook on the hemp industry during the first-ever National Hemp Symposium Feb. 9 and 10. The virtual event will be hosted by Oregon State University’s... more »
Examining Issues Facing Hemp Production, Processing
Hemp is a promising new industry for profitability, but growers of this newly legal crop will face a mix of public opinions according to University of Georgia research into challenges those in the hemp business may face in the southeastern United States. A recently published article in the Journal of... more »National Industrial Hemp Council Partners With Food Safety Net Services
The National Industrial Hemp Council has partnered with and welcomed its newest member Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) to its ranks. FSNS has been a leader in safeguarding our nation’s food supply through its network of accredited laboratories. With a cornerstone focused on safety, FSNS continues to strategically expand national... more »
