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Grower Marcus Isaac says producers thinking  of growing hemp should be aware that it’s a labour-intensive crop.

Growing – and harvesting – organic hemp

By Angela Lovell January 29, 2020

When Marcus Isaac decided he wanted to get into organic production, he thought hemp would be a good fit for his 300-acre farm near Kleefeld, Man. He was already growing alfalfa and he knew hemp would be a good organic crop to rotate with it. He also knew hemp would provide some weed suppression and […] Read more

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For many U.S. farmers who planted hemp, CBD boom leaves bitter taste

By GFM Network News November 5, 2019

Reuters – Dan Maclure planted eight acres of hemp on his Vermont farm for the first time this year, aiming to cash in on the exploding demand for CBD, a derivative of the plant reputed to ease anxiety and other ills without the high of its close cousin, marijuana. He persevered when some of his hemp plants grew white […] Read more

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Hemp yield uncertain ahead of harvest

By GFM Network News August 27, 2019

MarketsFarm — While Canada’s licensed hemp acreage nearly doubled from 2018 to 2019, yield estimates will remain uncertain until licensed producers report their crops to Health Canada after harvest. “Health Canada, for the first time, will be collecting information on hemp acres that were seeded, rather than hemp acres that were licensed,” said Ted Haney, […] Read more

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Supercluster backs oilseed protein joint venture

By GFM Network News June 27, 2019

A project to extract new high-protein ingredients from canola, hemp and other such crops for use in the food, feed and aquaculture markets will be the first to get funding from Canada’s plant protein supercluster. Protein Industries Canada (PIC), set up last year as one of five federally-backed research and innovation superclusters, announced Wednesday it […] Read more

A hemp plant in Alberta. (Jennifer Blair photo)

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Hemp acres expected to double due to crop versatility

By GFM Network News May 7, 2019

MarketsFarm — Canada’s hemp acres are set to double in 2019, according to the most recent principal field crop acreage report from Statistics Canada. The hemp industry is experiencing somewhat of a boom as hemp products of all stripes enter mainstream consumer markets. “Health Canada is running at least double the number of hemp license […] Read more

A “hemp and greens morning machine” smoothie using Planet Hemp smoothie mix and hemp milk. (PlanetHempSuperfood.ca)

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Aurora Cannabis to buy up all of processor Hempco

By GFM Network News April 18, 2019

Edmonton cannabis company Aurora Cannabis is set to buy up the balance it doesn’t already own in hemp processing firm Hempco Food and Fiber. Aurora announced Tuesday it will pay $1.04 a share for the remaining shares of Vancouver-based Hempco, which makes and sells Planet Hemp hemp-based foods and Praise hemp-based supplements for dogs and […] Read more

(Screengrab from Manitoba Harvest corporate video via YouTube)

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Tilray to buy hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 20, 2019

Reuters — Shares of cannabis firm Tilray Inc. rose as much as seven per cent on Wednesday after announcing a deal to buy hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest for up to $419 million as it seeks to gain a foothold in the lucrative business. The deal comes after the U.S. farm bill, which legalized commercial […] Read more

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‘Bigger pie’ seen for hemp as industry evolves

By GFM Network News December 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s hemp industry will have an eventful year in 2019 as the industry expands with more processing facilities and legislative changes. One such legislative change was the legalization of hemp in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. The bill passed this week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and awaits […] Read more

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Cannabis’ cousin hemp entering new age too

By GFM Network News October 18, 2018

CNS Canada — As cannabis basks in the glow of the first day of its legalized recreational sale, its close cousin hemp is coming through its own year of change. Ted Haney, executive director of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, said hemp growers are going through a year in which they are learning how to […] Read more

Longer cultivation licenses, more exemptions and fewer third-party testing requirements will simplify business for hemp growers.

Crops, Features

Rules ease up for growing hemp

Legal changes aren’t just for users; growers will also see fewer restrictions

By Lisa Guenther October 2, 2018

The Cannabis Act is slated to take effect October 17th, legalizing recreational cannabis use in Canada. Those legislative changes will also remove many roadblocks to growing hemp and open up new market opportunities, say those in the industry. The new Act removes hemp from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, says Keith Jones, vice president […] Read more

GFM Network News

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Tag Archives Hemp

Growing – and harvesting – organic hemp

For many U.S. farmers who planted hemp, CBD boom leaves bitter taste

Hemp yield uncertain ahead of harvest

Supercluster backs oilseed protein joint venture

Hemp acres expected to double due to crop versatility

Aurora Cannabis to buy up all of processor Hempco

Tilray to buy hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest

‘Bigger pie’ seen for hemp as industry evolves

Cannabis’ cousin hemp entering new age too

Rules ease up for growing hemp

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