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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

PrestoDoctor

However, hidden within the annals of agricultural history lies a lesser-known narrative – the story of Black hemp farmers. These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry. Thus, leading to a significant gap in our understanding of the broader agricultural landscape.

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Important Update from USDA

Americans for Safe Access

The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. THC by dry weight. THC by dry weight. USDA released its Interim Final Rule on Hemp on October 31, 2019.

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House and Senate bills would allow recreational cannabis curbside pickup

Illinois News Joint

In addition, SB3922 and HB5809 addresses provisions for identification cards: Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall follow specified requirements of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act regarding the administration of cultivation center agent identification cards. Kimberly A. Lightford introduced SB3922 April 9.

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DEA Increases Access to Cannabis for Research Purposes

Veriheal

You literally could just toss a handful of seeds in your backyard and produce better quality cannabis than the University of Mississippi can apparently grow in their Agricultural Department. Go figure the federal government chose Mississippi to be the only state where researchers can access medical cannabis legally.

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Avoid Hemp Litigation with a Real Agricultural Production Contract

Canna Law Blog

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Does Not Want Medical Cannabis Regulated Under His Department

SpeedWeed

16, 2020, but a report released earlier this month revealed the extent to which licensed patients were lined up for access. The DHSS approved 23,000-plus patients and caregivers in program year 2019—before commercial sales began—with roughly 33% also approved to home cultivate. Missouri did not launch medical cannabis sales until Oct.

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Native American Cannabis Alliance Creates World’s Largest Source of Cannabis Cultivation Capacity

Cannabis Law Report

Our people come from a rich heritage of cultivation and the cannabis industry provides an historical opportunity for First Nations to work together to shape the future of the industry and provide sovereignty to our communities,” said Tim Houseberg, executive director, Native American Cannabis Alliance.