Farming Hemp in U.S. States: Page 2

USDA Survey Shows Hemp Industry’s Dramatic Decline

2022 figures for seed, floral, fiber and grain production were down across the board compared to 2021.

Montana, South Dakota, Oregon Report Most Acres of Hemp Planted in 2022

The three states planted 8,400 acres of hemp, accounting for roughly 30% of the national total.

Hemp Building Institute Opens to Help Progress Industry Forward

HBI President and Founder Jacob Waddell will work alongside a board of directors of industry professionals to help tackle industry-wide barriers and establish the necessary standards and testing procedures for hemp building materials.

Industry Associations Weigh In on 2023 Farm Bill: What’s to Come for Hemp?

With the 2018 Farm Bill set to expire this year, CBT reached out to hemp industry stakeholders to discuss what reforms they are advocating for in the 2023 Farm Bill to address pain points and benefit the hemp industry.

Texas A&M AgriLife Researchers to Develop New Hemp Varieties

The researchers received a two-year $201,174 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop the hemp cultivars.

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Market Opportunities for Hemp

The legislation is designed to promote the use of industrial hemp cultivated in New York for use in other industries such as construction, food, fiber, packaging, and more.

USDA Grants Tennessee State University Nearly $5 Million for Hemp Fiber Research

The project is designed to “promote the value of market development to a cross-section of production agriculture, including small, medium, and underserved producers across the state of Tennessee.”

Minnesota Opens Hemp License Applications for 2023

Individuals must apply or renew their licenses by April 30, 2023.

Alabama Accepting Hemp Grower, Processor and University Applications for 2023

Applications are open Oct. 11 to Nov. 30.

How AJA Acres Strives to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in the Hemp Industry

Nicole Carter, founder and CEO of AJA Acres, gives an inside look into the company’s operations and social equity and community efforts.

Lessons From a Complete Hemp Harvest

Steve Groff of Cedar Meadow Farm harvested hemp for cannabinoids, fiber and grain this year. Here’s what he learned.

Hempcrete Insulation Receives Certification in US Residential Building Codes

The certification allows hemp-lime (hempcrete) to be used as a standard material in residential construction beginning in 2024.

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