Hemp in the Land of Opportunity

This week, our continuing effort to understand the national hempscape takes us to Arkansas where we are joined by Caleb Allen, the hemp program manager at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. "All of the licensees are conducting research of some type for the betterment of the industry here in Arkansas," Allen said, because the state of Arkansas is still operating under the 2014 Farm Bill Rules. The majority of the state's crop is CBD floral hemp production, but interest in grain and fiber is growing. Allen explains the parameters and describes the challenges of growing hemp that are unique to farming in Arkansas. Before the interview, we recap some nuggets of hemp news, including the National Hemp Association's Standing Committee for Social Equity, Green Takeover's Hemp 101 for Construction, a guide for builders new to hemp, and a new lawsuit against the DEA that will benefit hemp farmers. Links Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Hemp Program https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/plant-industries/feed-and-fertilizer-section/hemp-home/ News Nuggets Standing Committee for Social Equity https://nationalhempassociation.org/standing-committee-for-social-equity/ Hemp Industry Hits DEA With Another Lawsuit https://abovethelaw.com/2020/10/hemp-industry-hits-dea-with-another-lawsuit/ Green Takeover https://www.greentakeover.com/