Articles tagged under: industrial hemp
SD Legislative Session Wraps Up
Published March 14, 2019
The South Dakota legislative session has wrapped up. One disappointment for the South Dakota Farmer’s Union is Governor Noem's veto of industrial hemp. Lobbyist Mitch Richter says there is enough interest in the state to discuss further in the next…SD Senate Ag Committee Moves Industrial Hemp Bill
Published March 3, 2019
The South Dakota legislative session is winding down and a bill to legalize industrial hemp is still not getting verbal support from Governor Kristi Noem. South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter is hopeful Noem remains open. "She came out…MN Considers Legislation for Industrial Hemp
Published February 21, 2019
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to legalize industrial hemp. Minnesota Senator Kent Eken says the state is in a good position to produce the crop, because of their already established pilot program. "I think this has the potential to be a…SD Governor Pushes Back on Industrial Hemp
Published February 11, 2019
Governor Kristi Noem told reporters on Friday South Dakota isn’t ready for industrial hemp. "I would prefer we wait to see what the federal guidelines look like and make sure we have a system set up correctly," says Noem. "I want…ND Planning for Industrial Hemp Updates
Published December 31, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture doesn’t plan to continue their pilot program for industrial hemp in 2019. Instead, licensing will be delayed until NDDA can adjust to the new farm bill. Industrial hemp will be addressed in the state…