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Hemp Industry By the Numbers: New York Spotlight

Here's a glance at how New York state's hemp season is shaping up.

Theresa Bennett

August 8, 2020

With growing season in full swing, here are some numbers to help quantify how the hemp industry is shaping up in New York state. For more recent stats and figures about the hemp industry, see "Smart Start: And Counting" in the July/August issue of Hemp Grower.

Whitney Economics Identifies Flaws in USDA Methodology in Calculating Hemp Cultivation Sector’s Value to US Agriculture

Cornbread Hemp Announces THC Beverage Sponsorship in College Athletics

Texas Lieutenant Governor’s Prohibition Push Draws State Veterans’ Ire

CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition

Whitney Economics Identifies Flaws in USDA Methodology in Calculating Hemp Cultivation Sector’s Value to US Agriculture

The data actually shows hemp farmers are benefiting more in terms of percentage of retail revenues than corn or soy farmers.

Cornbread Hemp Announces THC Beverage Sponsorship in College Athletics

The family-owned hemp THC drink maker is sponsoring the Division I Louisville Cardinals athletic program.

Cornbread Hemp

Texas Lieutenant Governor’s Prohibition Push Draws State Veterans’ Ire

The Grunt Style Foundation, which advocates for veteran mental health, believes that Texas veterans are fed up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition

A new CRS report outlines legal challenges to state laws leading to uncertainty and disagreement over the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp.

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Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session

The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead.

Texas Capitol in Austin

Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs

Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.

Texas Capitol, Austin

Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp

Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Hemp Feed Coalition Secures AAFCO Official Publication for Hemp Seed Meal in Poultry Feed

Despite the milestone, the regulatory path to market for hemp feed remains riddled with bureaucratic obstacles.

Hfc Poultry Feed

Hemp Beverage Innovator HighBridge Signs East Coast Distribution Agreement

The maker of hemp-derived, delta-9 infused beverages entered into the agreement with Opici Family Distribution.

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US Hemp Roundtable Applauds Senate for Passing Bill Without Harmful Hemp Ban

Sen. Rand Paul championed the removal of language threatening American farmers.

US Senate Pulls Hemp THC Ban Provision From Ag Spending Bill

The language to prohibit hemp products with THC was removed after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., vowed to hold up the underlying legislation.

Kentucky U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (left) and Mitch McConnell

Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat SB 5

The industry organization released a statement on Senate Bill 5, legislation to ban consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC.

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