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During a recent interview with Farm Press, David Cornett and Brian Bolyer discussed the difference between these often-confused versions of cannabis and why farmers should consider adding hemp to their rotation. Cornett is the agronomist for both Okhish Mound Farm LLC and the National Hemp Growers Cooperative, while Bolyer is the owner of Okhish Mound Farm LLC and the seed coordinator of the Co-op.
What makes hemp, hemp?
While both hemp and marijuana are essentially the same plant, cannabis, the distinction lies in the seed genetics and how the plant is cared for. The difference between hemp and marijuana is THC content, and THC is governed by genetics, Cornett said. Some varieties have the genetics to generate more THC, which is why we have to be careful about what gets planted and why it can be bred to have lower levels of THC.