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"Farmers and researchers in 23 Pennsylvania counties have been studying industrial hemp in trial crops this year.
The former cash crop could see a resurgence if a U.S. Senate version of the federal Farm Bill is passed later this year. The legislation contains a provision to remove hemp from the controlled substances list, where it’s been lumped in with marijuana since the 1930s.
Industrial hemp can be grown for a number of uses: seeds for food, fiber for clothing or building material, and cannabidiol oil for health products.
Researchers at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Lancaster County have been looking at what varieties of the plant are best for seed production, and the best factors for growing those varieties.
Results of research there can apply to the entire Mid-Atlantic region.
“It’s a good reason to have a research farm right here in Lancaster County, because the work that we do then can be used by farmers in New York and Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware,” director Alyssa Collins said.
Researchers found the plants benefitted from planting dates earlier in the summer and from nitrogen fertilizer. Taller varieties of hemp seem to be more weed-resistant.
Collins said she believes hemp can be planted after crops such as wheat and barley are harvested, giving farmers more opportunities to make a profit from their fields.
She said they hope to continue the research next year, to confirm the results and to start exploring engineering challenges the crop presents.
“We would like to look at different ways of harvesting,” Collins said. “And can we develop equipment that’s better at harvesting? And from there, how do we process it?”
When hemp was prevalent in the commonwealth over 80 years ago, it was harvested by hand. Growing in the 21st century will require new practices, tools, and processors."
whyy.org/articles/research-in-pa-could-inform-future-hemp-production-in-mid-atlantic/
Research in Pa. could inform future hemp production in Mid-Atlantic
whyy.org
Farmers and researchers in 23 Pennsylvania counties have been studying industrial hemp in trial crops this year.
Be careful! Penn state is an agrochemical/geoengineering school ... in an agrochemical/pharma pushing state.
#OnePlant CANNABIS
"Senate Resolution 421 was passed unanimously (11 to 0) yesterday by the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
According to its official summary, SR 421 is “A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass the language from the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, as contained in the 2018 Farm Bill, removing industrial hemp from the Schedule I Controlled Substance List and legalizing commercial industrial hemp production in the United States”.
The resolution also calls on the state’s Department of Agriculture “to conduct a study of industrial hemp research pilot programs and prepare recommended draft statutory and regulatory language.”
The resolution was filed by Senate Sharif Street along with a bipartisan group of 12 other lawmakers. The full text of the resolution can be found by clicking here."
www.nickadamsinamerica.com/2018/10/03/pennsylvania-committee-unanimously-passes-resolution-urging...
nickadamsinamerica.com
Pennsylvania Committee Unanimously Passes Resolution Urging Feds to Legalize Hemp October 3, 2018By Nick420 Uncategorized A resolution urging the federal government to end the nation’s longstanding prohibition on industrial hemp has been passed by a key legislative committee in Pennsylvania. Senat...
Kansas, WAKE THE HELL UP!
I think they realized hemp can be the first trillion dollar industry. It's long time coming in fact America should have had hemp being the cash crop / King crop since the Inception of the United States.
Cannabis should be grown everywhere, It was the back bone of the new world and they knew that so they took it away to keep us enslaved to the rule of the king.
Kellony Everett Kristof
"Hemp was grown throughout Pennsylvania for nearly 300 years, but in the past 80 years it's been illegal to grow. Today we talk to hemp historian Les Stark who has documented the history of hemp in the state in his book Hempstone Heritage. We also discuss why hemp disappeared 80 years ago. Was it a conspiracy? Stark has been on a 20 year mission to bring industrial hemp back into production in the Pennsylvania."
www.lancasterfarming.com/community/podcasts_and_audio/lancaster-farming-podcast-industrial-hemp-e...
Lancaster Farming Podcast: Industrial Hemp, episode six
lancasterfarming.com
Hemp was grown throughout Pennsylvania for nearly 300 years, but in the past 80 years it's been illegal to grow. Today we talk to hemp historian Les Stark who has
Unregulated Cannabis is the way to freedom and prosperity! The People for Larry Sharpe Un-regulate now
Hero
Great!
fox17.com/news/local/hemp-poised-to-become-big-cash-crop-in-middle-tennessee
Hemp poised to become big cash crop in middle Tennessee
fox17.com
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WZTV) - A booming industry nationwide is gaining momentum here in Tennessee. This weekend, hemp vendors from around the country flocked to Nashville for the Southern Hemp Expo. Hemp came to Tennessee four years ago, and now experts and farmers believe it could turn into one of th...
No regulation on the Harmless weed!
That’s why I’m moving to Tennessee
Sam Bhai
Tom Anderson
Charles Bradley Rich
"Trees with fading leaves of early fall surrounded a wide field near Livingston at Old Mud Creek Farm, the home of Hudson Hemp. The site is one of the few legal hemp farms in the state, and may be a harbinger of what could become an agricultural economic driver in New York.
"Hemp has tremendous potential, but what it represents is a rethinking of many of our systems for industrial inputs," Benjamin Dobson, CEO of Hudson Hemp, said. "America desperately needs another commodity crop."
www.timesunion.com/business/article/Tremendous-potential-How-legalization-of-hemp-13263464.php
"Tremendous potential": How legalization of hemp can help New York industry
timesunion.com
The market for hemp globally includes over 25,000 products over sub-markets like textiles, automotive and furniture, among others, and U.S. hemp product sales were estimated at $700 million in 2016, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service published in June of this year.
Larry Sharpe for New York wants weed to be like onions! Grow all you want! Whatever strand!!
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Hemp Education
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~Nelson Mandela
Much work still needs to be done with the general public, farmers and our elected officials about the nutritional, industrial, environmental and medicinal benefits of hemp. As laws change, research is conducted and commercialization begins, sharing information will be vital to ensure the hemp industry thrives. NHA is committed to advancing this awareness and knowledge.
Hemp Legislation
NHA’s main priority is the passage of comprehensive hemp legislation on a federal level. We also are here to help individual states with their hemp legislation. Stay tuned for important updates of how you can help pass HR3550, The 2017 Industrial Hemp Act!
Hemp Business
Hemp has the potential to bring prosperity to many segments of our society. Not only will it be a new cash and rotational crop for farmers, the possibilities for manufacturing are virtuously endless. Not only can hemp make thousands of products, hemp can be used to makes thousands of products, better, stronger and more sustainable. Now is the time to start think about how hemp can be incorporated into your business plan. If you have an existing hemp business, an NHA business level membership is a great way to not only support our efforts but to promote your business tp thousands of hemp enthusiasts!
HEMP IS NOT MARIJUANA
One of the biggest misconceptions is believing that industrial hemp is the same thing as marijuana.
The two plants are the same species, but are more like first cousins and NOT identical twins.
“Hemp Can Save The Planet!”
– Jack Herer
Hemp is the most versatile plant on earth.
It can be used for food, medicine, biofuel, compostable plastics, building materials and more.
It is time for the full legalization of industrial hemp at the federal level.
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