The process to start producing industrial hemp right now is unclear, and it’s different on where you plan to grow. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has greenlighted hemp…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-13-19
…we check in with a County Agricultural Commissioner who says they have a lot of interest in hemp registrations but the process remains complicated. Also, we preview the annual strawberry…
Hemp Registration Opens, Process Remains Complicated
Producers can now register to grow hemp, but it’s still a fuzzy process. As AgNet West reported last week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced that County…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…the hemp provisions in the Farm Bill and on March 13, 2019, AMS held a listening session on the hemp provisions in the Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill extended…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the production of quality seed for a growing hemp…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…expanding crop insurance to cover fruits, vegetables, hops and barley, and increasing the margin protection program for dairy farmers. The farm bill also legalizes the production of hemp, which is…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
…as alternative milk products continue to grow in number and presence in the market. Various products made from almonds, soy, coconuts, and hemp have been labeled as milk, despite the…
Grassley Owns Lone Committee Vote Against Senate Farm Bill
…the cultivation of hemp that is supported by Senate leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Grassley believes that McConnell’s bill should go through the Judiciary Committee, of which Grassley chairs. McConnell…
House Expects Farm Bill Vote on Friday
…amendments, including forbidding SNAP usage to buy sweetened beverages, as well as removing the classification of hemp as marijuana. One amendment was approved for debate that would affect crop insurance…
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as…
Agri View: Growing Industrial Hemp
Everett Griner talks about North Carolina farmers planning to grow industrial hemp in today’s Agri View. Growing Industrial Hemp Well, everything seems to be in place for farmers in North…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…to manage weed pests and enhance soil health. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. From: Rodale Institute Rodale Institute Industrial Hemp Research Project What role can hemp…
Agri View: Hemp, an Unlikely Crop
Everett Griner talks about how the demand for hemp goes unheard in today’s Agri View. Hemp is the crop that was once commonly grown in some states….