Smokable hemp – is it the next big thing? An alternative to tobacco? In states where it is legal, we are seeing an increase in production, but in the states where it is not legal farmers are asking regulators to change the laws. It is just part of the multi-faceted hemp plant that farmers can […]
Hemp Track: Key Market Insights to Embrace the Future
Key Market Insights to Embrace the Future
Cutting Edge Cultivation Technology: How Mainstream Ag is Driving the Explosive Growth of Hemp as a Commodity Crop
One hurdle that many hemp farmers face annually is harvest operations and the technology available to provide ease from seed to sale. Whether it is one acre or hundreds, lack of harvesting equipment and a poor harvest strategy can be a real profit burner. In this new era of federal legality, hemp farmers have the […]
A Closer Look at The Development of Hemp Genetics
One big lesson hemp farmers learned in 2019 was this – not every hemp variety works for everyone. Hemp genetics are changing and evolving to produce very specific hemp plants to serve a specific purpose. Whether you are growing for grain, fiber, CBD or one of the new up-and-coming minor cannabinoids, success at harvest depends on starting […]
Fiber, Food and Fuel: Advancing Industrial Hemp Products
It is common knowledge in the hemp industry that cannabinoids are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the plant’s commercial potential. The plants seeds, fibers and hurd all present tantalizing opportunities, with applications from the grocery store to the garage. Some believe the CBD peak has already passed and that savvy hemp entrepreneurs should […]