Tag: hemp production

Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy

A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect in November. It could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp.

For decades, the government banned hemp. Now, it’s funding hemp research

Lincoln University in Missouri is heading a USDA-funded project researching the commodity, but its prohibition created high hurdles for getting the crop off the ground.