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Industrial-hemp prospects growing

Lynn Grooms 608-437-2827
Jan 24, 2018
Jan 24, 2018 Updated Jan 26, 2018

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About 40 acres of industrial hemp were planted in 2016 by six program participants in Minnesota. Fields being cultivated reflect a 2017 increase to 38 registered pilot participants growing 1,205 acres.

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Combines may need to be modified for industrial-hemp production. Hemp-fiber production may require more specialized equipment, according to Kevin Gibson of Purdue University.

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Industrial hemp requires warm soil to emerge. In Minnesota the crop isn't normally planted until the first half of June.

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Several varieties of industrial hemp are undergoing research at universities across the United States. Many of the varieties being tested in the northern corn belt are 70-day, 90-day and 100-day varieties that were developed in Canada.

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John Strohfus, owner of Minnesota Hemp Farms, provides industrial-hemp agronomic consulting and contracting services.

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Lynn Grooms 608-437-2827

Industrial hemp is making a comeback as a multi-functional cash crop. That comeback will be explored in “Prospects for American Hemp,” a presentation that will be made at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service Organic Farming Conference

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Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin. Email lgrooms@madison.com to contact her.

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