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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 permitted suppliers is available on the Office of the Indiana State Chemist website. Purchasing fro...
Hobby Farms New to Hemp? Beware Bad Actors When Securing Seed There's 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 are taking advantage of those seeking hemp seed. “It’s a new industry,” explains Don Robison, ...
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 Krupke, Purdue entomologist, will focus on seed treatment use and potential impacts on bees. – Norm Wa...
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 soils and their impact on seed fungicide treatments. - Christian Krupke, Purdue entomologist, will focu...