Texas State Session Review: Hemp Retailers Win; Growers Lose
Depending on where you are in the supply chain, the Texas state session was either a victory or a failure for the hemp industry. None…
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USDA Introduces Cutting-Edge Hemp Management and Learning Platforms
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant enhancements to its hemp program technology and resources, with the launch of the Hemp eManagement…
Hemp industry in total freefall, per USDA report
The U.S. industrial hemp sector experienced a significant decline in 2022, with the total value of hemp production plummeting by 71% to $238 million, according…
USDA Study Suggests Low Cannabinoid Exposure from Cattle Fed Hempseed Cake
A recent study by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) has found that feeding cattle…
Congressional hearing highlights challenges facing US hemp industry
The subcommittee on Biotechnology, horticulture, and research hosted its first hearing on hemp production Thursday morning. While the meeting focused mostly on industrial fiber and…
An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program – US House Hearing
The subcommittee on biotechnology, horticulture, and research for the House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on this day to review the outcomes of the…
THG supports Agrilogic’s efforts to advance Federal crop insurance
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Washington, DC To whom it may concern, I’m sharing these comments on behalf of Texas Hemp Growers, which represents 200 hemp…
3 major takeaways from the USDA’s hemp rule
(Photo: Fremont Farms in Colorado / Zachary Maxwell) With the U.S. Department of Agriculture releasing its interim hemp regulations this week, there’s plenty of buzz…
Key takeaways from USDA’s interim hemp rule
Today, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its long-awaited interim hemp production rule. It’s a 161-page document, and it’s a lot to…