Source: John Hart, FARM PROGRESS, 12/11/19


Industrial hemp certainly is the “it” crop at the moment, dominating the buzz and headlining many of the winter meetings that run until February. Driving the demand is the craze for CBD products that are said to be a cure all from everything from arthritis pain to anxiety. CBD is short for Cannabidiol, a product derived from the hemp plant. The challenge is there are still many unanswered questions surrounding  the efficacy of CBD, and CBD products are not yet regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. No doubt farmers are being cautious before considering growing hemp, which is wise indeed.

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