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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…

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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…

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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.

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MN Hemp Growers Must Apply for Licensing by March 31

Published March 15, 2020

Minnesota farmers wanting to raise or process hemp must apply for a license through the Minnesota Department Agriculture by March 31. Along with the online application, first-time applicants need to submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check. The 2018…

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Hemp Bill Being Closely Watched

Published March 9, 2020

A bill to legalize hemp in South Dakota is expected to get more attention in the Senate this week. Funding is a hurdle and South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the state is behind. "You hear the horror…

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MN Lawmakers Get a Hemp Update

Published February 13, 2020

The Minnesota House Agriculture, Food Finance and Policy Division also learned more about hemp production in Thursday's hearing. "We are trying to work on a state plan we can submit hopefully before the end of this fall and get it…

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Hemp Bill Passes in SD House

Published February 13, 2020

The South Dakota House passed a bill to legalize hemp on Tuesday. Now, the Senate will consider the legislation. South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter says funding remains one of the big unknowns for this hemp bill. "The governor…

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Noem Watching Hemp Bill Movement

Published February 6, 2020

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem responded to the movement of hemp legislation on Thursday. "I'm hopeful we'll get to a point where there's a bill that responsibly address the hemp program and I'll considering signing it." If the bill continues…

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SD House Ag Committee Moves Hemp Bill

Published February 6, 2020

A bill to legalize hemp production in South Dakota passed through the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday. Committee Chairman Tom Brunner reflects on the bill that will now be debated by the full House. "We allowed Governor…

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USDA Launches Pilot Hemp Crop Insurance Program

Published February 6, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a new multi-peril crop insurance pilot program for hemp farmers in 2020. To be eligible, farmers must live in specific counties of 21 states including Minnesota and North Dakota. Farmers also need a…

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