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Northwest Crops & Soils Program

2019

Hemp

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Industrial Hemp Fertility Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Industrial Hemp Fertility Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and reemerging in worldwide importance as manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. The crop produces a valuable oilseed and oilseed meal. The fiber has high tensile strength and can be used to create cloth, rope, building materials, and even a form of plastic. For twenty years, U.S. manufacturers have been importing hemp from China, Eastern Europe, and Canada. Today, industrial hemp is re-emerging as a locally grown product …


Hemp Cannabidiol Plant Spacing X Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Hemp Cannabidiol Plant Spacing X Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of cannabis sativa L. Hemp is a crop of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide as a popular crop as it is sought out as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Hemp that is grown for fiber, grain oil, or as an intended health supplement contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When hemp is grown to produce cannabidiol (CBD) as an intended health supplement, CBD concentrations are relatively high, with concentrations ranging between 8-15%. Hemp for CBD production is grown more intensively, similar to vegetable …


Hemp Flower Fungicide Evaluation Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Scott Lewins, Lindsey Ruhl Jan 2019

Hemp Flower Fungicide Evaluation Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Scott Lewins, Lindsey Ruhl

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide importance as medical providers and manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Hemp grown for all types of end-use (health supplement, fiber, and seed) contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp varieties intended to produce a health supplement contain relatively high concentrations of a compound called cannabidiol (CBD), potentially 10-15%. CBD has purported benefits such as relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, seizures, spasms, and other conditions. …


Hemp Flower Indoor/Outdoor Cultivation Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Hemp Flower Indoor/Outdoor Cultivation Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide importance as medical providers and manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Hemp grown for all types of end-use (health supplement, fiber, and seed) contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp varieties intended to produce a health supplement contain relatively high concentrations of a compound called cannabidiol (CBD), potentially 10-15%. CBD has purported benefits such as relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, seizures, spasms, and other conditions. …


Hemp Flower Nitrogen Fertility Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Scott Lewins, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Hemp Flower Nitrogen Fertility Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Scott Lewins, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide importance as medical providers and manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Hemp grown for all types of end-use (health supplement, fiber, and seed) contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Some hemp varieties intended to produce a health supplement contain relatively high concentrations of a compound called cannabidiol (CBD), potentially 10-15%. The compound CBD has purported benefits such as relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, seizures, spasms, and …


Industrial Grain Hemp Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Industrial Grain Hemp Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Rory Malone, John Bruce, Ivy Krezinski, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and reemerging in worldwide importance as manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. The crop produces a valuable oilseed, rich in Omega-3, and other essential fatty acids that are often absent in western diets. When the oil is extracted from the seed, what remains is a marketable meal co-product, which is used for human and animal consumption. The fiber has high tensile strength and can be used to create …


Hemp Flower Variety Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Taylor Readyhough, Sara Ziegler Jan 2019

Hemp Flower Variety Trial, Heather Darby, John Bruce, Taylor Readyhough, Sara Ziegler

Northwest Crops & Soils Program

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide importance as medical providers and manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. Hemp grown for all types of end-use (health supplement, fiber, and seed) contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Some hemp varieties intended to produce a health supplement contain relatively high concentrations of a compound called cannabidiol (CBD), potentially 10-15%. The compound CBD has purported benefits such as relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, seizures, spasms, and …