Day: July 5, 2016

Grand Forks HeraldFirst cultivated hemp field in Minnesota since 1950 is growing strongGrand Forks HeraldThe trio, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), is participating in the Hemp Pilot Program, which aims to show how viable hemp could be in the Minnesota market. “I thought it would beContinue Reading

Agri NewsLicenses, filter strip extensions part of General Assembly actionAgri NewsIDA Director Raymond Poe and Deputy Director Warren Goetsch reported to the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable several pieces of legislation that will have positive impacts on the industry. Extending the … “The department is proposing some …and more » Read More:Continue Reading

FOX10 NewsMarijuana growing operation shut down in Baldwin CountyFOX10 NewsRonald Hudson was arrested and faces drug trafficking charges after officials found 378 marijuana plants at a growing operation in Baldwin County, according to Maj. Anthony Lowery of the Sheriff's Office there.Only on News 5: Huge Pot Bust in Baldwin CountyWKRGallContinue Reading

Lawmakers To Discuss Medical Marijuana Benefits, Drawbacks89.3 WFPLClark's bill would allow for marijuana cultivation, possession and sale. People would be able to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to five plants. Consumption would be prohibited by people under the age of 21. Smoking in public wouldContinue Reading

AG WeekHastings gets first cultivated hemp field in Minnesota since 1950AG WeekThe trio, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), is participating in the Hemp Pilot Program, which aims to show how viable hemp could be in the Minnesota market. “I thought it would be a new andContinue Reading

Donald Trump to hold Cincinnati rally: What to watch for Wednesdaycleveland.comState auditor to testify before Congress: Ohio Auditor Dave Yost is slated to testify at 10 a.m. before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture in Washington, D.C., about his office's recent audit of Ohio's food stamp program. Ohio State toContinue Reading

RollingStone.comThe Pot Law That Could Be 'Deal-Breaker for the Drug War'RollingStone.comHowever, if it fails due to overregulation, opponents to legalization will use it as an example of why cannabis for adult use should remain illegal," says Derek Peterson, CEO of Terra Tech, a cannabis agriculture company. "All eyes will beContinue Reading

Kansas City StarKC father and son charged with food stamp fraud, selling synthetic marijuanaKansas City StarThe indictment says Nawaz and Choudhry conspired to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture by accepting EBT cards in exchange for synthetic marijuana. The cards are used by people who qualify for food stamp benefits.Continue Reading

Kansas City StarKC father and son charged with food stamp fraud and selling synthetic marijuanaKansas City StarThe indictment alleges that Nawaz and Choudhry conspired to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture by accepting EBT cards in exchange for synthetic marijuana. The cards are used by people who qualify for foodContinue Reading

Bismarck TribuneElgin farmer considers hemp growing an experimentBismarck TribuneThe state Agriculture Department is sponsoring the hemp pilot program, procuring seed from Canadian growers, transported it to the Capitol and redistributed it to seven growers who seeded slightly over 70 acres all together. Rachel Seifert-Spilde … Read More: Elgin farmer considersContinue Reading