Tag: Industrial Hemp

IL Hemp Summit

After a challenging first year, what did we learn and what is the future of industrial hemp in Illinois? Learn about the 2019 growing season, best practices and lessons learned … Read More

Illinois Hemp Summit

The Illinois Dept. of Agriculture invites you to join Department staff, NGO’s, growers, and processors to discuss the 2019 growing season, best practices, lessons learned, and the future hemp industry in … Read More

A BUDDING CROP: GROWING CANNABIS IS LABOR-INTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE TO START, BUT DOABLE

The star-shaped “cannabis sativa” is making the transition to commercial crop, now that the state has legalized hemp production and both medical and recreational marijuana use. Just how easy is … Read More

Industrial Hemp Forum Highlights

Area farmers learned about the challenges and opportunities for growing Industrial Hemp at a forum hosted by McLean County Farm Bureau June 25. Western Illinois University researcher, Dr. Win Phippen, … Read More