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New Publication Alert! Fiber Hemp Variety Trial Results Now Available

Results from our fiber hemp variety trials in 2023 and 2024 are now available. Follow the link below:https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/fiber-hemp-variety-trial-results-2023-2024

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USDA Launches Hemp Farm Search Tool

5/16/2023 - The USDA has released an online search tool so anyone can search for licensed hemp growers across the United States. We frequently receive requests for the names and locations of North…

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New Extension Publication on Hemp Harvest Timing

8/19/2022 - Take a look at a new extension publication from one of our graduate student's research on harvest timing for 'BaOx' and 'Cherry Wine'. The publication can be found at Avoiding a "Hot"…

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David Suchoff Leads Hemp Research Consortium

4/22/2022 - Dr. David Suchoff, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is the director of the new national Hemp Research Consortium. This is a…

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USDA Publishes First National Hemp Report

2/23/2022 - The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published the first national hemp report on February 17, 2022. This report breaks down production metrics (acreage, yield, price,…

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All NC Hemp Growers Must Now Be Licensed Through USDA

1/5/2022 - As of January 1, 2022 all hemp growers in North Carolina must be licensed through the USDA National Hemp Program. The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, which was overseen by…

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Hemp Leaf Tissue Nutrient Reference Ranges

11/26/2021 - A new Extension publication is available covering hemp leaf tissue nutrient ranges. This information is important for monitoring hemp nutrient status throughout the season.The…

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2021 NC State Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results

11/22/2021 - Results from the 2021 NC State University floral hemp variety trials can be found in the link below.2021 NC State University Variety Trial Report

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NC Hemp Program Transition Webinar-Sept 29, 2021

9/26/2021 - A North Carolina hemp grower shared this information about a webinar for North Carolina hemp growers transitioning to the USDA hemp licensing program. I don't know why I didn't get that…

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2020 Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results

6/16/2021 - The results from the 2020 statewide floral hemp variety trial are now available. Note that cannabinoid results are from harvested, dried, and bucked biomass and do not represent…