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Message from Don Robison, Indiana Seed Administrator to 2020 Indiana Hemp Growers
"Please remember that you have a legal obligation to inform OISC of changes to your grow sites, handling sites and if you will no longer be growing this year. A grow site add/delete form is available on section 3 of the OISC Hemp website. Also, a handler site add/delete form is available on the same website. With Covid-19, the economy and weather concerns all hitting at once we are aware some of you are choosing to not grow this year. If that is the case, we need to know that as well. Best of luck for a great crop to all."
You will find OISC's Hemp Grow Site Change document here: Grow Site PDF for Download
"Please remember that you have a legal obligation to inform OISC of changes to your grow sites, handling sites and if you will no longer be growing this year. A grow site add/delete form is available on section 3 of the OISC Hemp website. Also, a handler site add/delete form is available on the same website. With Covid-19, the economy and weather concerns all hitting at once we are aware some of you are choosing to not grow this year. If that is the case, we need to know that as well. Best of luck for a great crop to all."
You will find OISC's Hemp Grow Site Change document here: Grow Site PDF for Download
Contact your United States Senators today and urge them to support the SAFE Banking Act! All hemp farmers, hemp businesses and any other businesses providing ancillary services to hemp farms or hemp businesses need to reach out and tell your Senators that you support the SAFE Banking Act of 2020 and ask that they do the same.
A bipartisan group of senators (Rubio-Cardin-Collins-Shaheen) introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
The bill would:
Click to read entire bill: https://files.constantcontact.com/1d652835401/eccb6194-6b13-4c44-9b32-26a478f9bf83.pdf
The bill would:
- Extend the deadline to apply for a PPP from June 30, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
- Allow borrowers 16 weeks to use their loan funds, instead of 8 weeks. The maximum loan amount a borrower could receive would not change.
- Allow borrowers to use loan funds to purchase personal protective equipment for employees and to pay for adaptive investments needed to reopen safely. Adaptive investments include modifications to a commercial property to comply with public health guidelines from CDC and other relevant federal agencies. These investments could include creating or expanding a drive-through window, physical barriers such as sneeze guards, ventilation system upgrades, etc.
- Clarify that borrowers who have maintained payroll for 8 weeks will not lose loan forgiveness due to the extension of the program to 16 weeks.
- Clarify the lender hold harmless provision. Ensures that lenders are not held liable for the borrower certification and documentation they provide when applying for a PPP and subsequent forgiveness. Additionally, lenders who followed PPP guidance released by SBA/Treasury are not held liable for doing so if that guidance changed.
Click to read entire bill: https://files.constantcontact.com/1d652835401/eccb6194-6b13-4c44-9b32-26a478f9bf83.pdf
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Marguerite Bolt
Make Hemp Day Hump Day Webinar
This webinar series will be reducing frequency to every other week and will get posted on the purduehemp.org events page when finalized.
COMING SOON: Hemp newsletter. The hemp team is working on putting together a hemp specific newsletter to provide you with up to date information. I will distribute this to the this listserv and post on purduehemp.org.
I also write hemp updates for the Purdue Pest and Crop Newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/pestcrop/ or you can view past updates here: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/newsletters/pestandcrop/past-issues/
This webinar series will be reducing frequency to every other week and will get posted on the purduehemp.org events page when finalized.
COMING SOON: Hemp newsletter. The hemp team is working on putting together a hemp specific newsletter to provide you with up to date information. I will distribute this to the this listserv and post on purduehemp.org.
I also write hemp updates for the Purdue Pest and Crop Newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/pestcrop/ or you can view past updates here: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/newsletters/pestandcrop/past-issues/
TALKIN’ HEMP IN THE FIELD!
This is a reminder that we are having our third of five virtual webinar series - “TALKIN’ HEMP IN THE FIELD!” on Tuesday, June 2. The topic to be discussed is the current status of hemp as an animal feed and "Reliable Hemp Planting Solutions with SeedRight Plates - For Both CBD and Grain/Fiber Applications (using JD vac-system)"
The speakers for the topic are:
Jessica Scott, National Hemp Feed Coalition
Keyara Schevenius, DAVAUS
This is a reminder that we are having our third of five virtual webinar series - “TALKIN’ HEMP IN THE FIELD!” on Tuesday, June 2. The topic to be discussed is the current status of hemp as an animal feed and "Reliable Hemp Planting Solutions with SeedRight Plates - For Both CBD and Grain/Fiber Applications (using JD vac-system)"
The speakers for the topic are:
Jessica Scott, National Hemp Feed Coalition
Keyara Schevenius, DAVAUS
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RECENT HEMP NEWS
HEMPossible!
Did you know that hemp-based products are currently in the highest demand? Did you also know that Hemp can clean the atmosphere and even reverse the damage done to it?
Yes! It's HEMPossible! To raise awareness, we are celebrating HEMP HISTORY WEEK with you all!
ENJOY 20% OFF ON ALL FOODS ALIVE HEMP PRODUCTS!
USE CODE: NEWS17.6
EXPIRES 06/30/2020 at 11:59pm EST **Not valid on variety packs, cases, multi packs, samples, and bulk**
Did you know that hemp-based products are currently in the highest demand? Did you also know that Hemp can clean the atmosphere and even reverse the damage done to it?
Yes! It's HEMPossible! To raise awareness, we are celebrating HEMP HISTORY WEEK with you all!
ENJOY 20% OFF ON ALL FOODS ALIVE HEMP PRODUCTS!
USE CODE: NEWS17.6
EXPIRES 06/30/2020 at 11:59pm EST **Not valid on variety packs, cases, multi packs, samples, and bulk**
MIDWEST HEMP COUNCIL WEEKLY PODCAST #69 - NOW AVAILABLE
This week's Midwest Hemp Council Podcast is now available! Listen as Host Jason Dozier talks to Annie Rouse - Founder of Friends of Hemp ... Brought to you weekly by Bose, McKinney & Evans, LLP
This week's Midwest Hemp Council Podcast is now available! Listen as Host Jason Dozier talks to Annie Rouse - Founder of Friends of Hemp ... Brought to you weekly by Bose, McKinney & Evans, LLP
Why Should Hemp Be Tested for Microbials?
It’s important to get your hemp products tested for microbials. Not only is it required in most states with regulations, not doing so could pose serious risks to consumers, cultivators, and the plant itself—especially if left unchecked. While most microbes are harmless, some can cause illness, disease, and even death.
It’s important to get your hemp products tested for microbials. Not only is it required in most states with regulations, not doing so could pose serious risks to consumers, cultivators, and the plant itself—especially if left unchecked. While most microbes are harmless, some can cause illness, disease, and even death.
Click to view the ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY
Indiana chose to criminalize part of the hemp plant despite the 2018 Farm Bill permanently removing hemp and all of its derivatives from the federal Controlled Substances Act. U.S. District Judge Sarah Evan Barker, a President Reagan appointee, ruled in September that Indiana's ban on craft hemp flower was unconstitutional. Unfortunately, the state appealed the ruling and it is now pending before the Seventh Circuit. However, craft hemp flower remains legal in Indiana while the case is pending in the Seventh Circuit. Check back for timely updates!
Indiana chose to criminalize part of the hemp plant despite the 2018 Farm Bill permanently removing hemp and all of its derivatives from the federal Controlled Substances Act. U.S. District Judge Sarah Evan Barker, a President Reagan appointee, ruled in September that Indiana's ban on craft hemp flower was unconstitutional. Unfortunately, the state appealed the ruling and it is now pending before the Seventh Circuit. However, craft hemp flower remains legal in Indiana while the case is pending in the Seventh Circuit. Check back for timely updates!
The Nuts-and-Bolts Agronomy of How to Plant and Harvest Hemp for Grain or Fiber
In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Bryan Parr has an extensive background in agriculture and a passion for Agronomy. Bryan grew up, and still lives on, his dad's 40-cow organic dairy farm near La Farge, Wisc. His fascination for crop farming came from helping his dad during planting and harvest seasons when he was a kid. After high school, Bryan first attended college at the Milwaukee School of Engineering before deciding on a career in agronomy, where he received his Bachelor's degree from UW-Platteville in 2009.
In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Bryan Parr has an extensive background in agriculture and a passion for Agronomy. Bryan grew up, and still lives on, his dad's 40-cow organic dairy farm near La Farge, Wisc. His fascination for crop farming came from helping his dad during planting and harvest seasons when he was a kid. After high school, Bryan first attended college at the Milwaukee School of Engineering before deciding on a career in agronomy, where he received his Bachelor's degree from UW-Platteville in 2009.
Know before you grow: Industrial hemp advice for 2020
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana farmers are in the early stages of learning to grow industrial hemp. Extensive rules and regulations make the process tricky to navigate. Justin Swanson, president of Midwest Hemp Council, shared advice for growers and handlers during a webinar.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana farmers are in the early stages of learning to grow industrial hemp. Extensive rules and regulations make the process tricky to navigate. Justin Swanson, president of Midwest Hemp Council, shared advice for growers and handlers during a webinar.
Illinois Provides Lifetime Chat Style Webinar in May
The University of Illinois Extension offered the Hemp Grower Spotlight Webinar Series this spring. This webinar series served as a platform for our local producers and allowed other growers, agribusiness professionals, university and private industry to come together to discuss agriculture. Our featured guests discussed their operations in detail, and these programs allowed participants to ask questions throughout to help gain valuable insight from those with experience.
The University of Illinois Extension offered the Hemp Grower Spotlight Webinar Series this spring. This webinar series served as a platform for our local producers and allowed other growers, agribusiness professionals, university and private industry to come together to discuss agriculture. Our featured guests discussed their operations in detail, and these programs allowed participants to ask questions throughout to help gain valuable insight from those with experience.
Hemp research projects set: Researchers evaluating varieties, best management practices
“One way to vet any company that you are purchasing from is to call a third-party lab,” Marquerite Bolt said. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, so be wary, do your homework and look into companies.” A little over 1,200 growers in Wisconsin were licensed to grow almost 17,000 acres of hemp in 2019, but only 5,000 of those acres were planted, said Shelby Ellison, assistant faculty associate, Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.“From half to two-thirds of that was harvested,” she said.
“One way to vet any company that you are purchasing from is to call a third-party lab,” Marquerite Bolt said. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, so be wary, do your homework and look into companies.” A little over 1,200 growers in Wisconsin were licensed to grow almost 17,000 acres of hemp in 2019, but only 5,000 of those acres were planted, said Shelby Ellison, assistant faculty associate, Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.“From half to two-thirds of that was harvested,” she said.
Indiana state chemist receives prestigious lifetime award
"Indiana is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Robert Waltz helping build farmer friendly hemp regulations designed to maintain the integrity of the hemp market. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Dr. Waltz and his office to build the hemp supply chain in the midwest." - Justin Swanson, MHC President
"Indiana is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Robert Waltz helping build farmer friendly hemp regulations designed to maintain the integrity of the hemp market. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Dr. Waltz and his office to build the hemp supply chain in the midwest." - Justin Swanson, MHC President
US group to seek approval of hemp seed meal for chickens
We are excited to have members Ken Elliot and Jessica Scott playing integral roles in opening the hemp feed industry to the benefits of hemp. ~ Midwest Hemp Council
We are excited to have members Ken Elliot and Jessica Scott playing integral roles in opening the hemp feed industry to the benefits of hemp. ~ Midwest Hemp Council
Be sure to follow Acres U.S.A. and, register now for a free, two hour webinar with featuring Doug Fine (regenerative hemp farmer and author) @Noel Garcia (certified crop advisor, TPS Lab) Edgar Winters (CEO, Winterfoxfarms), and Midwest Hemp Council member, Lineage Hemp Group CEO Sarah Cotterill.
Register here:
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