Hemp Research: Page 3

USDA Awards $21 Million for Two Hemp Research Projects

The projects were selected as part of the first pool of grant recipients under the organizations Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodity Program.

Hemp Cooperative Partners With University to Study Hemp Fibers in Biodegradable Plastics

The partnership will help the National Hemp Growers Cooperative create more market opportunities for its members, as well as open the door for Troy University to develop similar partnerships in the future.

North Dakota State University to Host Hemp, Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

The event will consist of presentations showcasing projects and research the college’s Department of Plant Sciences is currently working on, including a presentation on floral hemp research.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Host Meeting to Examine Hemp’s Potential

The symposium will address various topics related to hemp fiber and seed crops and their produced products.

AAFCO and NIHC Address Steps Needed to Approve Hemp as Animal Feed Ingredient in Recent Webinar

Panelists determined that the most significant opportunities for hemp seed as an ingredient are creating alternative crops for farmers, a good nutrient source for animals and additional raw materials to assist growing populations.

AAFCO and NIHC to Host ‘Why Isn’t Hemp in Animal Feed’ Webinar

Industry professionals will discuss the challenges and steps needed to gain approval for hemp as an animal feed ingredient.

Study Finds Topical CBD Products Are Often Inaccurately Labeled

John Hopkins Medicine tested 105 topical CBD products and found that less than a fourth were labeled correctly.

Clemson University Partners With Curio Wellness to Conduct Study on Cannabis Tissue Culture

The two-year research project using industrial hemp will “aim to protect plants from viral pathogens while improving production efficiency."

Bio Detection K9 Partners With Purdue University to Train Canines to Detect Diseases in Cannabis and Hemp

The process of using canines to detect diseases in crops would allow growers to detect an invasion early on, allowing them more options to manage the problem.

Texas A&M University Receives Funding for Hempcrete Research

University researchers will 3D print new buildings using hempcrete and will create them to “achieve structural and energy performance that will comply with modern design codes.”

National Hemp Association, Hemp Feed Coalition Partner to Obtain Approvals for Hemp in Animal Feed

The organizations are working to tap into animal feed as a new market for hemp and its byproducts.

Will Hemp Fiber Eventually Become the Norm for Uses in Tennessee’s Automotive Industry?

A Tennessee trade association, state department and university are partnering to study the feasibility of hemp fiber production for the economy, with a specific focus on automotive applications.

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