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OSU: Hemp Biomass Could Serve As Excellent Livestock Feed
OSU: Hemp Biomass Could Serve As Excellent Livestock Feed
A recent study by Oregon State University found hemp biomass could be the next big thing in livestock feed.  OSU Associate Professor Serkan Ates said his team found the byproduct of the CBD extraction process produces a high-protein, high-energy product with no harmful impacts to lambs in the study.  But, he was ...
New Program Seeks to Close Gaps in US Hemp Supply Chain
New Program Seeks to Close Gaps in US Hemp Supply Chain
High Grade Hemp Seed this week introduced a Farm Partner Program seeking to make consistent, compliant production a reality for the U.S. hemp market. Co-created by Center Pivot Group, the new Farm Partner Program will provide an infrastructure for hemp producers that guarantees a price for hemp flower at harvest ...
Hahn: How is Ag Going To Meet CBD Demand?
Hahn: How is Ag Going To Meet CBD Demand?
FDA Commissioner Steven Hahn said he recently passed through the airport recently and noted that public demand for CBD, is high. He recently told the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture that farmers need to determine how to meet that need ...
Processing Equipment Manufacturer: U.S. Lacks Hemp Processing Needs
Processing Equipment Manufacturer: U.S. Lacks Hemp Processing Needs
Hemp farmers are worried about losses because of a lack of processing equipment.  Delta Separations, a manufacturer of hemp processing equipment, claims the holdup is because U.S. banks won't make loans for processing equipment.   The company's CEO says banks are "scared that the FDIC will penalize them for supporting anyone that has the word cannabis in their supply chain."  Becaus... R
Processing Equipment Manufacturer: U.S. Lacks Hemp Processing Needs
Hemp farmers are worried about losses because of a lack of processing equipment.  Delta Separations, a manufacturer of hemp processing equipment, claims the holdup is because U.S. banks won't make loans for processing equipment.   The company's CEO says banks are "scared that the FDIC will penalize them for supporting anyone that has the word cannabis in their supply chain."  Becaus... R
Hemp Production and Processing Rules Expected in September
Hemp Production and Processing Rules Expected in September
The USDA is expected to issue new rules for growing and testing hemp sometime September.  Because of that, some farmers feeling anxious about establishing consistent standards for producing the booming crop.   Oregon Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon told Capital Press he expects the USDA to issue those regulations sometimes within the next two to four weeks.  Wyden w...