Hemp
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 »
MU Extension Offers Online Hemp Workshop Jan. 11-15
The University of Missouri Extension will host a virtual workshop about industrial hemp from Jan. 11 to Jan. 15. The workshops will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Topics include a legislative summary and regulatory update, agronomic practices and pests, uses for hemp, crop enterprise budgets,... more »
Purdue’s Hemp Specialist Observes Birth Of A Hoosier Industry
The hemp plant often thought to be native to North America, originated in the Tibetan Plateau, the world’s largest and highest plateau located in southwestern China. The multi-use plant predominantly harvested for its oil and fiber is gaining popularity with Hoosier growers as regulations change and the hemp byproduct industry... more »Certis’ Biological Solutions for Hemp Grower’s Challenges
{Sponsored} As a hemp grower, you’re facing a number of challenges this season. Certis’ portfolio of products approved for use on hemp offers protection from pests and diseases, are OMRI Listed® and are exempt from residue tolerances. Learn more. © 2021... more »Hemp To Be Part Of Pennsylvania Farm Show’s K-12 Education Program
Opportunities for agriculture and STEM learning for all ages will be featured during the Pennsylvania 2021 Farm Show, which will take place Jan. 9-16. Several opportunities will help K-12 students and teachers meet Pennsylvania academic requirements for environment and ecology, or family and consumer sciences. Daily STEM demonstrations of at-home... more »
