Postproduction
USDA Reopens Comment Period For Hemp Interim Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening the comment period to the interim final rule (IFR) that was published on Oct. 31, 2019 and established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The reopening will... more »
Front Range Biosciences To Establish Hemp Science Center of Excellence
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) and Front Range Biosciences (FRB) have partnered to establish a Hemp Science Center of Excellence. Through this collaborative research and education agreement, SSI will provide instrumentation to support FRB's new analytical... more »
Study: Dual-Purpose Hemp Cultivars Have Best Biofuel Potential
Dual-purpose industrial hemp cultivars show the best potential for coproduction of biofuel and bioproducts, according to University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study. In the study led by Jian Shi, UK assistant... more »
Applications For Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses Now Available
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner... more »
The Hemp Mine Hosting September Field Days
The Hemp Mine (THM) is hosting two field day trial events starting in September. These events are meant to bring awareness to regional genetic performance by offering customers a firsthand experience. National data collection and... more »
Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act Signed Into Law
Senate Bill 2725, also known as the Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act, was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented... more »
Consider Risks and Rewards When Selecting Hemp Genetics
This year — 2020 — is going to be a defining year for cannabinoid hemp production in the United States. For some states this will be the third year farming hemp and for others, for... more »
New Options Provided For Labs, Disposal Of Non-Compliant Hemp Plants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay the enforcement of certain requirements under the interim final rule (IFR) establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. Under the new guidance, USDA will delay enforcement of... more »
