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Evaluating the Future of the Hemp Industry

Published October 23, 2019

According to a new report from CoBank, there are big risks and big rewards for industrial hemp production. The demand for CBD, hemp fiber and the hemp seed market is growing. Challenges include the lack of processing capacity. Hemp also…

AURI Report Highlights Hemp Market Potential

Published September 30, 2019

There is mixed market potential for hemp in Minnesota. That's according to a new report from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. AURI Project Development Director Harold Stanislawski says there are dramatic strides being made in the CBD oil sector since…

SD Farmers Explore the Potential of Hemp at Dakotafest

Published August 21, 2019

While the majority of South Dakota farmers can’t grow hemp yet, the crop is the focus of a panel discussion at Dakotafest. The panelists discussed a summer study and how hemp progression is going in Minnesota. IDeaAg Group Sales Director…

New Industrial Hemp Organization Formed in MN

Published July 26, 2019

The Minnesota Industrial Hemp Association has been created to advocate for opportunities in the industrial hemp and CBD markets. The organization is being led by a pair of public policy veterans with Noah Rouen as its executive director and Dave…

Hemp Field Day Hosted by NDSU Extension

Published July 15, 2019

NDSU Extension is hosting its first ever Hemp Field Day later this month. With an increased interest in hemp production, NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center director Randy Melhoff says it will be a day to educate producers on best management…

Dakota College Seeks Hemp Production Program

Published June 17, 2019

Dakota College at Bottineau has asked the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education to allow it to offer a degree in hemp production. If approved, a two-year associate degree would be available. A shorter certification program is also possible.…

Have a Plan If You Want to Grow Industrial Hemp in ND

Published April 4, 2019

North Dakota farmers who are considering industrial hemp this year will need to map out a plan and submit it to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture for approval. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger says North Dakota farmers…

MN Plans for More Hemp Production

Published December 28, 2018

Industrial hemp production is legalized in the new farm bill. USDA will be in charge of regulating the crop. States that want industrial hemp grown under their jurisdiction can submit a plan to USDA. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Commissioner…

Articles tagged under: hemp

Evaluating the Future of the Hemp Industry

AURI Report Highlights Hemp Market Potential

SD Farmers Explore the Potential of Hemp at Dakotafest

New Industrial Hemp Organization Formed in MN

Hemp Field Day Hosted by NDSU Extension

Dakota College Seeks Hemp Production Program

Have a Plan If You Want to Grow Industrial Hemp in ND

MN Plans for More Hemp Production

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