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Parlour Pizza opened its sixth Kentuckiana location in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood near Nulu.

“When Kelowna hosted the Memorial Cup in 2004, it really raised the bar for the standard of the event, both on and off the ice,” said Ron Robison.

The potential for hemp production is undeniable. Hemp can be a great supplement to an existing operation, or a nice side business for a farmer.

View Comments Fifth-generation farmer Mark Davidson spent his entire life in chronic pain — until he tried CBD oil, and it changed his life.  Davidson jumped on board when Indiana legalized growing hemp for CBD, a non-psychoactive chemical in the cannabis plant that is used for relieving pain, anxiety and other health issues, hoping to help others who were suffering.  But then his best-laid plans went up in smoke. Literally. In 2019, Davidson was forced to burn 2.5 acres of his hemp crop....

Fifth-generation farmer Mark Davidson spent his entire life in chronic pain — until he tried CBD oil, and it changed his life. Davidson jumped on board when Indiana legalized growing hemp for CBD, a non-psychoactive chemical in the cannabis plant that is used for relieving pain, anxiety and other health issues, hoping to help others who were suffering. But then his best-laid plans went up in smoke. Literally. In 2019, Davidson was forced to burn 1.5 acres of his hemp crop. “We had to ...

While admittedly still in its infancy, Ben Hartman sees Indiana as well positioned to become a national leader in the burgeoning hemp production industry.

“Be careful! Buyer beware!” That’s the warning coming from Don Robison in the Office of the Indiana State Chemist about predatory hemp seed vendors known to be active in the state. This is the first year that hemp will be grown in Indiana as a commercial crop and not a research crop. “There are suppliers, some- definitely not all, but some suppliers in that market who are taking advantage of the lack of an overall market awareness from some of these new buyers.” Robison says a list of...

Hobby Farms New to Hemp? Beware Bad Actors When Securing Seed Theres real potential profit in hemp grown for fiber, grain or CBD oil—but there are some serious potential pitfalls, too, starting with your seed supply. 1.8K views PHOTO: Don Robison/Office of the Indiana State Chemist As more states green-light industrial hemp, increasing numbers of wannabe growers are breaking ground. Unfortunately, some predatory vendors a...

Purdue Extension will hold a virtual workshop designed to provide agribusiness professionals with the latest knowledge on seed treatment technologies, regulations and environmental impacts. The free workshop, held via videoconference from 9-11 a.m. EST on Feb. 25, is geared toward seed treatment applicators and crop advisors. Speakers and topics will include: – Darcy Telenko, Purdue plant pathologist, will speak about wet soils and their impact on seed fungicide treatments. – Christian Krup...

Workshop to focus on seed treatment options WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Extension will hold a virtual workshop designed to provide agribusiness professionals with the latest knowledge on seed treatment technologies, regulations and environmental impacts. The free workshop, held via videoconference from 9-11 a.m. EST on Feb. 25, is geared toward seed treatment applicators and crop advisors. Speakers and topics will include: - Darcy Telenko, Purdue plant pathologist, will speak about wet soi...