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The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use in the production of high-THC cannabis in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.

In Oregon, a new state law took effect Friday June 3rd, in an effort to crack down on illegal marijuana and hemp grows using water intended for legitimate agricultural operations. Alyssa Rash, with Oregon’s Water Resources Department, said there are now requirements for water haulers and suppliers to track to whom the water is going. “ ...

The USDA's final rule on hemp production is now in effect. " includes provisions on licensing, on record keeping about the land where hemp is produced, sampling and testing requirements for the THC concentration levels, compliance, disposing or remediating plants that don't comply, and procedures for handling violations," noted USDA Deputy Undersecretary Mae Wu ...

It has only been in recent years that researchers have been able to learn about pest threats to industrial hemp crops. And as Rod Bain found out, that means a lot of questions remain when it comes to the best ways to manage these insects and mites ...

The USDA published its final rule for the domestic production of hemp, replacing the interim final rule that established the Domestic Hemp Production Program in 2019. Washington Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Manager Trecia Ehrlich said the most notable modification is the requirement on how close to harvest a hemp sample must be taken in order to test for THC ...

Oregon State University's Global Hemp Innovation Center will host the first-ever National Hemp Symposium February 9th and 10th. Jay Noller, Director at the Global Hemp Innovation Center, said a major objective of the symposium is getting perspectives from representatives from each of the major economic sectors from the U ...

According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, recreational-cannabis sales dramatically jumped last year. Citing the coronavirus lockdowns and protests for racial justice, OLCC says 2020 was a record year of business for the state’s marijuana industry. Tot ...

High Grade Hemp Seed this week introduced a Farm Partner Program seeking to make consistent, compliant production a reality for the U.S. hemp market. Co-created by Center Pivot Group, the new Farm Partner Program will provide an infrastructure for hemp producers that guarantees a price for hemp flower at harvest ...

The future of the hemp and CBD industry will take center stage at the Portland Expo Center Wednesday and Thursday, during the Connex event.  The two day event will focus on the evolution of the hemp market, talk about what resources and sale opportunities exist for growers and what’s being done to promote hemp across the Northwest and nationally.   B...

Many farmers nationwide and across the Northwest, are excited about growing hemp. However, the USDA has several words of caution. "Just like every other crop has it's risks and rewards hemp is not without its production risks and difficulties either," said USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach...