Wisconsin
Agricultural Economics Professor Sheds Insight on Wisconsin’s Hemp Crops – Shepherd Express
Paul Mitchell is a professor with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison. He’s also the state specialist of cropping systems and environmental management of the UW-Division of Extension and serves as director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute. As part of a hemp research team put together by the UW-Division of Extension, along …
Wisconsin hemp growers want to be included in state farm relief package – The Center Square
Farmers who grow hemp in Wisconsin want a piece of the agriculture aid package taking shape at the state Capitol. The Wisconsin Hemp Alliance on Monday said lawmakers in Madison are looking to help dairymen and farmers across the state with a sweeping package of proposed laws. The hemp growers want something of their own. Namely, …
Central Wisconsin Looks Towards Hemp – WAOW
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Since Wisconsinites began to grow hemp again, more and more are entering the field. But it could take time for the cash cow to come to the dairyland. Hemp production is nothing new to Wisconsin; the badger state was once a leader in the nation. However, production was restricted in the …
New Crop Insurance Coverage Available for Wisconsin Hemp Farmers – Shepherd Express
Wisconsin is among 21 states where hemp farmers will be eligible for a new pilot insurance program for their crops starting this year. This program will make Actual Production History (APH) coverage under Multi-Peril Crop Insurance available to Wisconsin farmers. The pilot program will be available to farmers who grow hemp for fiber, grain or …
As Regulations Become Clear, Wisconsin Banks More Willing To Serve Hemp Businesses – Wisconsin Public Radio News
A new survey shows Wisconsin banks might be more willing to provide banking and lending services to hemp-related businesses. The Wisconsin Bankers Association surveyed 85 bank executives in December about what kind of services they offer or plan to offer to hemp growers, manufacturers and retailers. Thirty-eight percent of respondents said they currently accept deposits from …
Wisconsin Bankers Cautiously Embracing Hemp Businesses – HempGazette
The attitude of Wisconsin banks toward hemp businesses appears to have changed to some degree, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement. Back in December 2018, a Wisconsin Bankers Association survey of 95 Wisconsin bank CEOs and presidents showed little motivation in providing services to hemp businesses in the state. Asked if changes …
Hemp Can Do It!: Expert Grower Comes to Wisconsin – Wortfm
Introducing Hemp Can Do It!, a new podcast about Wisconsin’s growing hemp industry.Join Wisconsin Hemp Alliance co-founders Larry Konopacki and Kattia Jimenez as they talk to hemp growers, processors, educators, lawmakers, and consumers about Wisconsin’s next big crop. Source link
Hemp Is Here To Stay: Wisconsin Governor Signs New Hemp Legislation – – United States – Mondaq News Alerts
Hemp Is Here To Stay: Wisconsin Governor Signs New Hemp Legislation – – United States Mondaq News Alerts Source link
Hemp takes root in Wisconsin – Kenosha News
Jonathan Baker of TFP Sciences stands in a field of hemp near Whitewater, Wisconsin. Jonathan Baker holds hemp leaves in the sunlight to showcase the variety in his hemp crop. WHITEWATER, Wis. – (AP) You’d think Jonathan …
Wisconsin Governor Signs New Hemp Bill Into Law – HempGazette
Image: NickyPe Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a hemp bill into law that brings the state into line with the Federal 2018 Farm Bill. Senate Bill 188, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 68, saw a number of changes introduced, including the modification of the definition of the plant – the Act uses the term “hemp” …