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Applications open for Minnesota’s Industrial Hemp Program

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A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. There are several changes to the 2022 program. Previously, growers were not invoiced for the cost of the first sample; however, fees now will be charged for each sample collected. industrialhemp.

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Heartland Wins USDA Grant to Expand Research on Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Sequestration

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Hemp4Soil Program will Create Innovative Approaches and Technologies in Partnership with Farms Across America. Heartland’s ‘Hemp4Soil’ program was selected as the recipient of a $360,000 grant over 3 years to develop their soil innovation program. Heartland was the only hemp program chosen by the USDA.

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Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

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States collected an estimated $1.3 Consequently, small businesses in states with some form of legal cannabis must choose between remaining eligible for SBA loan programs, or doing business with a rapidly-growing and legal industry. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018.

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UCANN Drops Patent Lawsuit Against Pure Hemp Collective

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GIE Media and the team behind the event have a deep history of creating successful events that bringing together industry constituents to help advance agricultural markets and the businesses in them.”. Alyssa Ann Collins, Director of Penn State University Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center. View original article.

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The DEA Just Got Scolded Over Its Marijuana Eradication Program

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. And that lapse could prevent the agency from being able to accurately assess “program performance.”. each year to help them get rid of illegal cannabis grows.

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Resource & Consultancy: Illinois Extension Educators Industrial Hemp Program

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Illinois Extension educators have curated a collection of resources related to the legislation, production, and harvesting of industrial hemp. Industrial Hemp Rules, Regulations, and Applications : Illinois Department of Agriculture. Industrial Hemp Production. New Era for Hemp in Illinois (pdf). Industrial Hemp Buyer/Seller Form.

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USDA Press Release: NASS Uniquely Positioned to Conduct Hemp Survey

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Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. NASS conducts hundreds of surveys each year as well as the Census of Agriculture , which is done every five years. Here’s what they say. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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