Senators urge USDA to expedite implementation of Hemp Farming Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) are encouraging the United States...
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Jan 22, 20193 min
More than 42,00 acres approved for Kentucky hemp production
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced that more than 42,000 acres have been approved for hemp production in 2019.
Jan 17, 20191 min
Hempsters talk Farm Bill and the future of hemp in Kentucky with Tom Martin
Kentucky Hempsters co-founder, Kirstin Bohnert, discussed the future of hemp in Kentucky with Tom Martin for the January 17th, 2019...
Jan 16, 20191 min
Kentucky Hempsters host Victory for Hemp celebration
“Victory for Hemp” at Rock House Brewing in Lexington featured live music, hemp vendors, food and hemp brews On Saturday, January...
Dec 27, 20182 min
Kentucky becomes first state to request USDA approval of hemp program
Kentucky is the first state to submit a hemp program plan to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approval as required...
Dec 20, 20185 min
Hemp gets the green light; now federally legal in the U.S.
After nearly half a century of prohibition, hemp is now legal in the United States. With the passing of the Agricultural Act of 2018...
Oct 1, 20182 min
KDA Releases 2019 Kentucky Hemp Pilot Program Application
Update: The deadline for applications to participate in the 2019 Kentucky Hemp Program has passed. If you are interested in applying to...
Sep 30, 20182 min
Farm Bill negotiations stalled until after mid-term elections
After a significant amount of anticipation toward the September 30th deadline for a decision on the 2018 Farm Bill, Agriculture Committee...
Oct 18, 20172 min
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Releases 2018 Hemp Pilot Program Applications
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has opened the application period for Kentuckians wanting to participate in the state’s...
Sep 29, 20172 min
Kentucky Department of Agriculture shares 2016 hemp production reports
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) in collaboration with faculty and students with the University of Kentucky Department of...
Sep 25, 20172 min
American Farm Bureau Federation endorses Industrial Hemp Farming Act
The American Farm Bureau Federation has officially endorsed HR 3530, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017. In a letter sent on...
Aug 7, 20173 min
Hemp crops flourish at two Kentucky historic sites
Visitors at two Kentucky historic sites now have the opportunity to witness hemp history in the re-making. Hemp crops at Ashland, The...
Jul 28, 20172 min
Rep. Comer files Industrial Hemp Farming Act in the House
Congressman James Comer (R-KY) has filed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017 in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the...
Jul 23, 20172 min
Senate Appropriations Committee approves two bills with hemp provisions
Two bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week that expand protection and opportunities in states with...
Jun 30, 20172 min
Comer updates industry leaders and stakeholders on federal hemp legislation
On Wednesday, June 28th, industry leaders and stakeholders from around the U.S. joined a conference call with Kentucky Congressman James...
Jun 20, 20171 min
KMHA Conference features sessions on Kentucky hemp history and education
Following Hemp History Week and Discover the Hemplands, Kentucky Hempsters joined historic partners with Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate...
Apr 28, 20171 min
Federal hemp legislation stalled for review
For the past several months, we have discussed the new Industrial Hemp Farming Act that Kentucky Congressman James Comer is planning to...
Apr 3, 20174 min
Kentucky General Assembly passes two bills improving hemp pilot program
Last week, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Ryan Quarles, sent a letter to Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Participants regarding two...
Mar 8, 20173 min
Ag Commissioner Quarles praises legislature's approval of hemp bill
FRANKFORT (March 7, 2017) — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles today celebrated the passage in the Kentucky House of Representatives...
Mar 6, 20172 min
Kentucky bill could expand hemp pilot program
UPDATE (03/07/17): KY SB 218 has passed 88-3 in the House, and will now go to the Governor for signature. A bill is moving through the...
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