The nationwide hemp rules are taking effect March 22 as planned, with no additional delay or…
USDA wants new hemp production data from farmers
Federal agriculture officials plan to collect hemp acreage and production data from thousands of U.S. farmers…
‘People expected me to fail’: Black female hemp farmers discuss disparity in the industry
Jillian Hishaw (Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals…
Hemp producers: USDA preparing for 2022 Census of Agriculture with sample content tests
Hemp farmers may have seen something new in their mailboxes this winter, as federal agriculture officials…
GMPs & Cannabis Manufacturing
Editor’s Note: While CIJ typically omits the word “marijuana” where possible due to antiquated nomenclature and…
Tom Vilsack confirmed in Senate as new US Secretary of Agriculture
Three weeks after clearing his Senate agriculture committee hearing, the full Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to…
Hemp in US animal feed is one step closer to fruition
In the United States currently, humans can eat foods made from hemp – yet we can’t…
Montana lawmakers mull plan to separate hemp, marijuana production
Montana is considering a new requirement that medical marijuana growers keep their operations confined to indoor…
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8 things to consider when selecting seed-propagated hemp genetics for field planting
Hemp farmers have a number of choices and sources for the varieties they will plant in…
THC Remediation of Hemp Extracts
Remediation of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (d9-THC) has become a hot button issue in the United States ever…
Are hemp plant breeders ramping up on utility patents to protect novel varieties?
Hemp genetics companies have been actively pursuing patents to protect their intellectual property after years of…
New Guidance on Waste Disposal for Hemp Producers
On January 15, 2021, the USDA published its final rule on US hemp production. The rule,…
USDA creating hemp germplasm collection, funding lab to study plant breeding
Dionne Toombs Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture say they’re studying ways to boost hemp…
New USDA hemp rules: Find out what you need to know to succeed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicked off 2021 with the release of federal regulations that will…
Senate to consider new ag chief Tom Vilsack
The Senate Agriculture Committee talks to an experienced hemp regulator Tuesday when it considers the confirmation…
USDA coronavirus relief to hemp farmers on hold – for now
Hemp farmers getting federal pandemic assistance will see those payments frozen because of the changed administration.…