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In 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the Interim Final Rule for the Domestic Production of Hemp, legalizing hemp production — grain, fiber and cannabinoids — in the United States for the first time in nearly 70 years. Due to federal regulations and limitations in the past, there has been a severe lack of university-published resources for industrial hemp production.
Industrial hemp. Photo: Center for Crop Diversification, University of Kentucky A “new” crop to Midwestern agriculture, best management practices (BMPs) and varietal performance of industrial hemp have yet to be determined. Hemp producers are required to grow hemp that contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to comply with state and federal regulations. Failing to do so will result in crop destruction and potentially significant financial losses.
Land-grant universities team up with Rock River Laboratory and hemp growers to develop a public hemp database. Are you a new hemp grower? Curious about hemp variety performance across the Midwest region? Would you find value in a publicly accessible variety evaluation tool? What about receiving significantly discounted cannabinoid testing in exchange for data sharing via university and private partnerships?
By Phillip Alberti Monday May 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM May 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM Farming is not for most. The long days of hard work lead into even longer nights. The continual starting and stopping according to mother nature’s current demeanor can cause severe anxiety and frustration. Farm life, the backbone of the American economy, is often idealized due it’s rewarding nature and family oriented community members.
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