K-State Industrial Hemp Dual-Purpose Variety Trials
There are many uses for industrial hemp, and the market for industrial hemp is rapidly growing as more states are legalizing its production. Industrial hemp is marketed for oil, grain, and fiber. Since 2019 commercially available industrial hemp varieties have been evaluated at two locations in Kansas. This article reviews the results from these variety trials.
Alternative Crops Meetings Planned for January 14–15
Kansas producers are invited to attend Alternative Crops sessions on Jan. 14–15, focused on agronomic, marketing, and logistics considerations for emerging crops in western Kansas. Crops include winter canola, industrial hemp, and winter durum wheat.