Articles tagged under: hemp
USDA Releases First-Ever Hemp Production Report
Published February 18, 2022
The value of hemp production this past year totaled $824 million. Planted acres nationwide totaled 54,000 acres and 33,500 acres were harvested. Minnesota farmers harvested 2,300 acres of industrial hemp. Acreage totaled 1,700 acres in South Dakota and 770 acres…Hemp Survey Underway
Published October 18, 2021
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is sending out its first-ever acreage and production survey for farmers growing hemp. Farmers receiving the surveys are asked to return the questionnaires by October 25. USDA will publish the hemp survey results in mid-February.MN Releases Temporary Hemp Rule
Published August 27, 2021
The State of Minnesota has adopted temporary new rules for industrial hemp production It outlines testing, licensing and reporting requirements. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will conduct a formal rule-making process before the temporary rule expires two years from now.Farmer-Lender Mediation to be Reviewed Today
Published January 25, 2021
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin says Farmer-Lender Mediation will be reviewed today. "Representative Lippert has authored House File 80, to extend the Farmer-Lender Mediation period to give the farmers in dire straits more breathing room." If there’s time…Federal Government OKs MN Hemp Plan
Published July 15, 2020
USDA has approved Minnesota’s hemp production plan. This approval allows the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to continue to operate the state’s pilot program. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson thanked USDA for this decision, but voiced concern on some of the regulations,…Waterhemp Makes an Early Visit to Red River Valley
Published May 6, 2020
Early season weeds are starting to emerge across North Dakota. Lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, kochia and volunteer hemp are popping up. Waterhemp is also making an early appearance. "We found waterhemp in Fargo research fields and some sugarbeet cooperatives have found…Noem Signs Bill to Legalize Hemp in SD
Published March 30, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill to legalize the growth, production and transportation of hemp in the state. The state agriculture department will now need to approve state rules for the hemp program. Noem also said due to…SD Hemp Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Published March 23, 2020
Before South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session, they passed a bill to legalize hemp production. State House Agriculture Committee Chair and farmer Tom Brunner is pleased with the accomplishment. Money was the big hang-up in discussions. "In the…Hemp Proposal Passes SD Legislature
Published March 16, 2020
The South Dakota Legislature cleared a proposal to legalize hemp last week. Governor Kristi Noem intends to sign the bill. The legislation would designate $3.5 million to start and run a hemp program.