HB100: Calls for creation
of industrial hemp research program to be administered by Dept. of Agriculture in conjunction with a university; creation of the Industrial Hemp Commission to monitor the research program; directs the adoption of federal rules and regulations; establishes an «industrial hemp program fund» to offset costs.
At this point, sixteen states have passed legislation allowing them to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606 of the 2014 US Farm Bill.
These states are able to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606 of the Farm Bill: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Section 7606 of the act, Legitimacy
of Industrial Hemp Research, defines industrial hemp as distinct from marijuana and authorizes institutions of higher education or state department's of agriculture in states that legalized hemp cultivation to regulate and conduct research and pilot programs.
These states will be able to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision.
These states are able to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606 of the Farm Bill: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
These states will be able to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606, of the Farm Bill.
Section 7606 of the act, Legitimacy
of Industrial Hemp Research, defines industrial hemp as distinct and authorizes institutions of higher education or state departments of agriculture in states where hemp is legal to grow hemp for research or agricultural pilot programs.
On January 27, 2014 the Farm Bill Conference Committee released the conference report on the Farm Bill, which included Section 7606 - Legitimacy
of Industrial Hemp Research an amended version of the Polis hemp amendment.
These states are able to take immediate advantage
of the industrial hemp research and pilot program provision, Section 7606 of the Farm Bill: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
Several Actions Announced to Foster Industry Growth and Six New Research Permits Issued Under Agricultural Research Pilot Program Governor's Proposal to Lift Cap on Number
of Industrial Hemp Research Permits Passed as Part of FY 2018 State Budget Summit Supports Regional Focus on Growing Agriculture as Part of the Southern Tier Soaring Upstate Revitalization Initiative Video From Industrial Hemp Summit is Available Here
«By positioning the Southern Tier at the forefront
of industrial hemp research and production, our farmers will capitalize on the growth potential of this crop, create new jobs, and boost economies across the region and the state.»
Click here to view the text of Section 7606 — Legitimacy
of Industrial Hemp Research on THOMAS (HTML).
LEGITIMACY
OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP RESEARCH of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2642.
Section 7606 of the act, Legitimacy
of Industrial Hemp Research, defines industrial hemp as distinct and authorizes institutions of higher education or State departments of agriculture in states where hemp is legal to grow hemp for research or agricultural pilot programs.
Not exact matches
As a 501 (c)(6) membership - based non-profit trade group, we seek to encourage the
research and development
of new products made from
industrial hemp while offering our members a network
of like - minded, trusted individuals within the current
hemp industry.
Under the Virginia Board
of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Commissioner,
industrial hemp can be cultivated for
research and commercial purposes.
Industrial hemp can be cultivated for
research purposes by the Maryland Department
of Agriculture and universities.
Industrial hemp growth is permitted for
research purposes in Florida;
research is carried out by Florida A&M University and the University
of Florida.
Industrial hemp is allowed to be cultivated for
research purposes in Arkansas; the
research program is carried out by the University
of Arkansas's Division
of Agriculture and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
The Kentucky Department
of Agriculture (KDA) has allowed the cultivation
of industrial hemp are both
research and commercial purposes, with the focus primarily on
research.
Industrial hemp is permitted for
research purposes administered by the Alabama Department
of Agriculture and universities.
Industrial hemp can be grown for
research purposes by the Michigan Department
of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) as well as universities.
The Utah Department
of Agriculture (UDA) controls
industrial hemp cultivation and only cultivates for
research purposes.
In February 2014, the President
of the United States signed the Agriculture Act
of 2014, otherwise known as Farm Bill 2014 (refer to section 7606), to allow universities and state departments
of agriculture to cultivate
industrial hemp for
research and pilot program purposes.
Dozens
of people gathered at Rodale Institute to celebrate our new
industrial hemp research project.
An earlier version
of this article stated it is illegal to grow
hemp in the U.S. Currently, a handful
of states have legalized the cultivation and
research of industrial hemp, although growers with state - issued permits still require permission from the Drug Enforcement Administration to grow
hemp.
Cuomo announced the state's first
industrial hemp research forum will be held tomorrow at Cornell University to support the development
of the industry and help transform New York's agricultural economy.
At 1 p.m., New York's first
industrial hemp research forum will bring together growers, business owners, researchers, regulators and others to discuss ways
of strengthening the State's position as a national leader in this emerging industry, Stocking Hall Room 148, 411 Tower Rd. Ithaca.
Empire State Development and the New York State Department
of Agriculture and Markets are also partnering with SUNY Morrisville to support
industrial hemp research on an anticipated 85 acres.
The Department
of Agriculture and Markets, in cooperation with College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences, conducted an open solicitation for farmers interested in growing
industrial hemp, in Cornell's
research trials, during the 2017 growing season.
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The
industrial hemp initiative highlights one
of the many ways New York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia - industry partnerships utilize the innovations from
research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.»
Morrisville State College was fortunate to receive one
of the first permits to conduct
research on
industrial hemp.
Recognizing the impact the
industrial hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation of new jobs and the profitability of farms across New York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Progra
industrial hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation of new jobs and the profitability of farms across New York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2
hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation
of new jobs and the profitability
of farms across New York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its
Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Progra
Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2
Hemp Agricultural
Research Pilot Program in 2015.
Delivers on First
of Governor's 2018 State
of the State
Industrial Hemp Initiatives to Advance
Research, Production and Processing Statewide
Announces Up to $ 10 Million in Grant Funding to Advance
Research and Provide Resources to Future Processing Businesses Legislation Clarifies Status
of Industrial Hemp as An Agricultural Commodity in the State Establishes Working Group to Guide
Research, Support Industry Development and Advise Policy and Program Changes Launches One - Stop Shop, Hotline and Webpage to Help Producers and Processors Navigate Industry Regulations and Requirements
This legislation solidifies the status
of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity under New York Agriculture and Markets Law and creates an
industrial hemp working group to advise the State on
research and policies concerning the crop.
«By expanding
industrial hemp research and development for both farms and businesses, New York is embracing our legacy
of innovation to lead the way on this economic engine that will create jobs from the field to the factory,» Governor Cuomo said.
In the 2017 - 18 New York State Budget, the Governor encouraged increasing
industrial hemp research by lifting the cap on the number
of authorized growing sites.
Research Grants for Research Institutions and Farmers A centerpiece of Governor Cuomo's agenda is a $ 5 million commitment to support research into the production of industrial hemp in N
Research Grants for
Research Institutions and Farmers A centerpiece of Governor Cuomo's agenda is a $ 5 million commitment to support research into the production of industrial hemp in N
Research Institutions and Farmers A centerpiece
of Governor Cuomo's agenda is a $ 5 million commitment to support
research into the production of industrial hemp in N
research into the production
of industrial hemp in New York.
In just one year, New York State has more than tripled the number
of growers participating in
industrial hemp research, resulting in the planting
of approximately 2,000 acres
of the crop.
The forum is part
of the Governor's 2018 State
of the State proposal to establish New York as a national leader in
industrial hemp research, production and processing.
ALBANY — The state has given permits to 62 additional farms and businesses — nine
of them in the mid-Hudson — to participate in its pilot
research program for
industrial hemp.
Kathryn J. Boor, Dean
of the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, said, «Making
industrial hemp a success in New York depends on smart investment in
research in the agricultural sciences.
As a result
of this
research grant program,
industrial hemp will be planted on nearly 2,000 acres across the state for
research purposes, expanding
industrial hemp production in New York nearly 6,000 percent from 30 acres in 2016.
«By expanding
industrial hemp research and development for both farms and businesses, New York is embracing our legacy
of innovation to lead the way on this economic engine that will create jobs from the field to the factory,» Cuomo said.
Issue First - Ever
Hemp Research Permits Previously, the state's
Industrial Hemp Agricultural
Research Pilot Program was limited to institutions
of higher education.
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, «For centuries,
hemp was a mainstay
of American farms and with our natural resources and proximity to the largest marketplace in the world, New York is in a unique position to lead its revival in the U.S. I thank Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature for their leadership in bringing
industrial hemp research to New York and working hard to expand the opportunities for our farmers, researchers and businesses.»
It has since announced all 10 permits for the
research of industrial hemp have been filled.
Last year Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law allowing the sale, distribution and transportation
of industrial hemp by farms growing the crop for
research purposes.