National Industrial Hemp Council

In February, the National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association​ released the results the month long survey conducted to identify industry attitude towards a hemp checkoff program. President, Larry Farnsworth, said the idea of a hemp checkoff program in the hemp industry has been being explored and it was thought best to gauge the industry's take on the checkoff program. &qu

The National Industrial Hemp Council announced last week it had received $200,000 in funds from the USDA’s Market Access Program. Those funds will support export market development for industrial hemp. “We are grateful for the USDA confidence and the recognition of NIHC as the industry leader in industrial hemp trade and marketing,” says Kevin Latner, Senior Vice President for Trade and Marketing

The National Industrial Hemp Council and the Hemp Industries Association have entered into an agreement to look into the possibility of establishing a marketing checkoff program for hemp. “Today is another step forward in the right direction for hemp farmers and consumers of hemp-related products,” says Patrick Atagi, board chair of NIHC. “A checkof ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Industrial Hemp Council are seeking crop protection tools for hemp.  The two groups have asked the EPA to consider ten crop protection product applications approved for use on hemp.  The groups made the request in rulemaking comments submitted to the agency.   ...