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Virtual Field Day Recording

A recording of the Industrial Hemp Field Day held on September 18 is now available. If you view the recording, please complete the evaluation survey Transcript

Industrial Hemp Virtual Field Day September 18

The Division of Extension UW-Madison is hosting an Industrial Hemp Virtual Field Day on September 18 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The field day will provide an update on current UW-Madison and the Division of Extension industrial hemp research with essential oils, seed, and fiber production. An update on research projects occurring in the Midwest is […]

Midwestern Hemp Database

Midwestern Hemp Database The goal of this project will be to utilize grower-collaborator networks to provide regional insight into agronomic performance and cannabinoid development of industrial hemp varieties. This page will be updated with cannabinoid time course data and agronomic performance for each variety as that information becomes available. This project is a collaboration between several […]

3/26 WEBINAR! Novel CBD Production: Direct Seeding Dioecious Hemp in a Row Cropping System

See details here for the webinar on Thursday, March 26 from 11 am to 1 pm Novel CBD Production: Direct Seeding Dioecious Hemp in a Row Cropping System

Ask the Expert: A Hemp Q&A with Andrew Kowalski

By Cassie Bable Posted to Farmers.gov on March 12, 2020 EXCERPT Ask the Expert is a new series launching on farmers.gov. In this Ask the Expert, Andrew Kowalski answers a few questions about how farmers can use USDA’s Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) hemp pilot program to insure their hemp crop.

2019 Wisconsin Hemp Marketing Study

Dr. Shaheer Burney and Dr. Amber Remble conducted a research survey in summery 2019 to collect data from hemp growers focusing on the marketing aspect of the industry.

Federal Government Approves 10 New Pesticides For Hemp Farming

This article posted by Wisconsin Public Radio on December 23, 2019 Any New Tools To Fight Pests, Mold, Weeds Will Help Young Industry, Experts Say By Miranda Suarez Published: Monday, December 23, 2019, 6:10am SHARE: Listen Download Hemp growers in Wisconsin have 10 new options to combat pests after a new round of pesticide approvals […]

Hemp and Farm Bill Programs Available to Hemp Growers in 2020

The United States Department of Agriculture has released a fact sheet summarizing the programs hemp farmers may be eligible for in 2020. Programs include crop protection, conservation programs, and loans.

2020 License and Registration Enrollment Now Open

The 2020 Hemp Pilot Research Program has opened the license and registration period on November 1, 2019. Current licensees will have until March 1, 2019 to apply without incurring a 20% late fee. New licensees can apply at any time.

USDA establishes domestic hemp production program

October 29: Later this week, an interim final rule will formalize the program and make hemp producers eligible for a number of agricultural programs.