…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…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…the World Ag Expo Hemp Pavilion. World Ag Expo 2020 AgNet West’s Danielle Leal interviewing a local agriculture teacher about bringing his students to World Ag Expo. Fresno State’s WET…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…rules regulating hemp. At AFBF’s annual conference farmers and ranchers voted in favor of pushing for increasing the acceptable level of THC in hemp up to one percent. The current…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…for hemp producers, visit farmers.gov/hemp to read farmers.gov frequently asked questions. For more information on the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, visit USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services’ website to read AMS frequently asked…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…allow FDA to regulate CBD that comes from hemp as a dietary supplement, providing a pathway forward for hemp-derived products. It would also identify barriers to success for hemp farmers,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-30-19
…for CBD hemp growers, a minimum wage increase for 2020 and learning what regenerative agriculture means. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…producers on the program in the coming crop year.” The new hemp insurance will be available for hemp that is produced for grain, fiber or cannabidiol (CBD) oil for the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-20-19
…butter delivery, the unknowns within the hemp industry and FMC’s decade-long company transformation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
Hemp production presents a lot of potential for California growers, but there are still several challenges facing the hemp industry. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (Board) recently…