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Feds Tell Farmers To Grow Hemp or Weed, But Not Both
The USDA is rescinding hemp cultivation licenses for some farmers who are also licensed to grow hemp.
November 28, 2023
USDA Approves Low-THC Hemp Plants for U.S. Production, Breeding
A team of researchers and scientists have created what can be thought of as diet hemp plants, or plants that have been modified to produce less THC than the minimal amount hemp plants already do. It turns out the same team has also been working on achieving the exact opposite result in cannabis plants.
October 5, 2023
USDA Hemp Handbook Receives Update To Build Hemp Information, Support Conservation Efforts
The USDA continues to expand its hemp handbook with the newest version, which aims to preserve hemp genetic diversity.
September 6, 2023
USDA’s Weekly Farm Column Puts the Spotlight on Indiana Hemp Cultivator
In its weekly column, the USDA explains how the agency provided resources that benefitted Papa G’s Organic Hemp Farm.
August 8, 2023
USDA Report Values Hemp Market at $824 Million
The USDA reports stats that define America’s enormous hemp industry and show where it is struggling and thriving.
February 21, 2022
New York Hemp Plan Approved By USDA
The New York State Hemp Plan creates a regulatory framework to allow for stability and consistency in the state's hemp program.
January 3, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture Mails Out First Ever Hemp Survey
The "Hemp Acreage and Production Survey" is the first of its kind and will allow the USDA to collect data about hemp harvests in the United States.
October 18, 2021