Cultivation

Organic Hemp Production

Cannabidiol (CBD) hemp production is very limited on the inputs that can be used to produce a healthy crop, leading growers to use natural methods. Some growers, however, go above and beyond by seeking organic... more »

Converting From Poultry Production to Hemp

Greg Westerholm and his business partner Freddy Fonzo left the restaurant industry in 2019 in search of a new experience that would challenge them while allowing them to still have fun. They ended up in... more »

Photoperiod Versus Autoflower Hemp

Just as in ornamental production, hemp growers have short day and day-neutral options. The best fit for a grower will depend on geographic location, production and equipment capabilities, and end use, among other factors. California-based... more »

USDA: ’21 Hemp Production Valued at $824 Million

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey in its National Hemp Report. The survey collected data for hemp grown in the open and hemp... more »

USDA, Cornell Offering National Hemp Webinar Series

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University have announced the launch of a webinar series on hemp research that aims to broaden the scope of training, education, and connectivity within the hemp community.... more »

New West Genetics Introduces Genetic Trait that Doubles Hemp Yields

New West Genetics announces AMPLIFY, a family of hemp varieties with a genetic trait that doubles grain and flower yields. This trait enables the transformation of hemp from a small acre specialty crop to a... more »

Trilogene Seeds Introduces 0% THC Hemp Cultivar to US Market

Colorado hemp seed genetics company Trilogene Seeds is introducing the world's first hemp cultivar engineered to prevent THC production. The patent pending "THC Null" trait was developed by a team of university professors and bio-engineering... more »

National Industrial Hemp Council of America, Cannabis Costa Rica Council Partner

The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) and the Hemp and Cannabis Costa Rica Council (HCANN-CR) announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on issues including improving the... more »

USDA Approves Alaska’s Industrial Hemp Production Program

The Alaska Division of Agriculture has received U.S. Department of Agriculture approval of the state’s Industrial Hemp Plan (IHP). This approval, which was effective Jan. 1, 2022, means Alaska’s IHP will remain compliant with federal... more »

Cannabis Research Coalition Debuts in January

The Hemp Mine is pleased to announce its collaboration with Clemson University to create the Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC), a not-for-profit organization that focuses on cannabis horticultural research. The Cannabis Research Coalition is a professional... more »