All Systems Go for Hemp Production in Florida

As permitting and cultivation begins, there is much yet to learn about the new crop. 

Partnerships and private funding are key for growth in research and development of alternative crop market.

More than 800 people attend event to network with peers and to learn about promising research on growing in an HLB-endemic environment.

Farming in the Southeast has always been about cotton and tobacco. But things are changing, and the industry is taking notice.

USDA recently held a webinar to help interested growers understand the various moving parts with interim production rules. Here are a few thoughts we gleaned.

USDA has drafted the Interim Final Rule for the alternative crop out ahead of what will be a 60-day comment period. Get your peek at a courtesy copy.

Profitability must be the charge of the entire agricultural industry. That’s what our new initiative is all about.

New report breaks down financial challenges and opportunities for farmers eyeing one of today’s hottest growth markets.

A recent swing through one of the top emerging markets for hemp and legal cannabis growers hammered home why the industry needs safeguards in place.

Permitting and testing key considerations before plants go into the ground.

Legislation helps move the needle on licensed acres to the tune of 455% increase over the last year. But how much of that will make it into the ground?

Ag industry players mixed with local business leaders and stakeholders to map out strategy for emerging alternative crop.

See what challenges in Tallahassee have turned into future opportunity on the state’s farming front.

Governor signs bill into law, establishing new state program for the alternative crop.

While the Sunshine State preps to add another alternative crop to its commercial agriculture mix, there is plenty food for thought.

Green Point Research provides $250,000 in genetic material to local researchers in an effort to get state’s alternative crop quest off the ground.

UF/IFAS has a new dean of research. And despite having lots of ground to cover, his track record shows he’s ready for the long run.

Nikki Fried appoints director to help drive Department initiatives and opportunities with industrial hemp and medical marijuana.

Annual report tracks marked increase in acreage over the last few years. With new legislature in place, the horizon broadens for alternative crop.