Hemp

Learn how you can add hemp to your crop rotation. This section includes information on where it's legal to grow hemp, how to get started, and the market opportunities.

Midwestern hemp database applications open until July 24

Because industrial hemp is one of the fastest growing crops across the Midwest, researchers are recruiting growers to learn more.

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Budding farmer aims to normalize hemp

Alissa Gardner is on a mission to combat the government overreach and public misconceptions faced by hemp growers.

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7 key provisions of USDA’s hemp final rule now in effect

The USDA’s final rule regulating the domestic production of hemp in the U.S. was published at the beginning of 2021 and is now in effect.

Hemp plants flourish on a farm in Maryland during the 2020 growing season

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Women in Agriculture

Mental health is as important as farm health

By Women in Agriculture

In agriculture, we make keeping the farm healthy a priority. Keeping ourselves healthy should top the list, and that starts with our mental health.

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All Around the Farm

Idea of the Month: Sturdy three-point boom

By All Around the Farm

Idea of the Month: A farmer's innovative legacy resonates with his grandson.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Tips from a Minnesota farmer on growing hemp

This farmer added hemp to his traditional row crops and shares the lessons he, along with his agronomist, learned after year one.

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March 31 deadline approaching for Minnesota hemp farmers and processors

Minnesota Farmers and businesses planning to grow or process hemp in 2020 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture by March 31.

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USDA to ease rules on hemp labs and destroying ‘hot’ crops

Farmers will be allowed to destroy “hot” hemp fields themselves and the number of laboratories that can test industrial hemp for THC levels will be expanded, said Greg Ibach.

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Future of industrial hemp clouded by economic uncertainties

Challenges including competition for acreage, the threat of imports, and the necessity of building marketing networks “will determine patterns of development in the emerging U.S. hemp industry.

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Growing hemp for grain

Nutrient-packed hemp grain aims at the human consumption market.

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There is a lot of uncertainly in the hemp industry, but a Minnesota corn and soybean farmer is forging ahead. Leigh and Shana Barry raised and harvested a hemp crop in 2019 to market for CBD oil. After going through one full season, this is the story of the successes, the failures, and the advice Leigh has for other farmers interested in growing hemp.

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Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more