The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. A survey conducted by the two groups shows there is…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…were awarded grant funding. Some of the projects include investigating the nitrogen response of industrial hemp cultivars grown for CBD and essential oils and developing site-specific nitrogen fertilization recommendations for…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the formal requirements for hemp production in the United States. The hemp final rule largely reflects the interim final rule that was…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…secure access to medical marijuana, and the diverse array of entrepreneurs seeking the economic potential of this growing industry, including hemp farmers.” About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
…on weed control, nematodes, industrial hemp, as well as updates to state and local regulations. A variety of breakout sessions covered topics such as salinity issues in avocados and citrus,…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
…the Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will open with a panel discussion highlighting field research on industrial hemp, different types of sorghum and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-02-20
…30 percent, the benefits provided by a new method of processing hemp and get a look at the table olive forecast. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-27-20
…an almond harvest workgroup that focuses on sustainability, and the hemp council delivering specific recommendations for regulating CBD. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Week in Review: Wildfires Threaten Agriculture and An Easier Way to Process Hemp
…Complex fires. A team of researchers is working to bring another method for hemp processing to the industry. Mechanical weeding trials in processing tomatoes are yielding some interesting results. The…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
Researchers have developed a new hemp processing method that could provide producers with a more economic outlet for hemp crops. The Co-solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation process known as CELF deconstructs…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
Industry groups are working together in an attempt to establish a hemp checkoff program. The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) recently announced a partnership…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
The top stories this week shine a light on the truth about animal agriculture and emissions, as well as what the USDA is expecting for hemp testing compliance. Other highlights…
Flexibility for Hemp Rule Enforcement for 2020 Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that there will be some flexibility in the enforcement of certain aspects of the federal hemp rule. The requirements for testing and…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers are working to answer hemp questions through two field trials. One study is being conducted at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center…