Animal feed association says hemp needs more research
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has warned against bringing hemp feed and pet food to market through a state-by-state patchwork of laws…
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Native American alliance hopes to spark cannabis on tribal lands
The Native American Cannabis Alliance (NACA) said it signed memoranda of understanding with indigenous farmers from three Native American tribes as it looks to spur…
Hemp takes a foothold in grain, fiber in South Dakota’s first year
South Dakota farmers are harvesting hemp on 1,600 acres in 2021, and state officials say they expect that number to grow in 2022. Katie Sieverding,…
Opponents of California law say they were ‘tricked’ on smokable hemp
Opponents of a controversial hemp bill that awaits California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature say final wording in the measure effectively bans smokable hemp after negotiations…
Farm data being collected can give U.S. edge in global marketplace
Research initiatives undertaken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help domestic players and strengthen the American hemp industry’s position on the international stage….
Raids in Oregon underscore enforcement challenges
Law enforcement agencies in southern Oregon raided two self-described hemp growing operations last week, seizing more than 22,000 of what the police say are illegal…
Wisconsin officially ends hemp program; growers will work under feds
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the official end of the state hemp program, leaving farmers to work directly…
Florida ag commissioner backs marijuana legalization to clear way for hemp
A lack of clarity in federal cannabis laws is suppressing growth of the legal hemp industry, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who this week wrote a…
USDA approval in hand, Colorado sees itself as ‘undisputed leader’
Ignoring the aberrant year of 2019, when hemp farming and licensing doubled in Colorado, registrations were still higher in 2020 than in 2018, before the…
CBD crunch blamed for shrinking hemp acreage in Nevada
Hemp acreage in Nevada fell by nearly 70% from 2019-2020, dropping from nearly 5,000 acres to roughly 1,600 while the number of licensed hemp growers…