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Two overlapping Lancaster County hemp events this week showed the changing nature of hemp industry and put the spotlight on the need for processing capacity in Pennsylvania.
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, ...
Hurdles still remain for rooting North Florida's hemp industry But the plant could be revolutionary for the state’s economy. The first year of Florida’s hemp industry was one of trial and error on the ground, but the projections that it will become a green boom could mean a shift in the Panhandle’s agricultural scene. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said the first 8 months of cultivation since the state developed its program is only expected to get larger heading into 2021. This year, the state approved 22,000 acres for hemp – the same acreage as tomatoes, watermelon an...