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US hemp leaders unite to set farm bill priorities

04/26/23 6:08 AM By Lydia Johnson

An alliance of 31 nonprofit hemp organizations has agreed on a series of proposals they want included in the next farm bill or other legislation.

Cars and disinfectant wipes could be the future for hemp

11/04/20 5:25 AM By Fran Howard

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The rush to plant hemp for CBD production as well as the legalization of marijuana in many states has created a conflict for those wanting to grow hemp for grain or fiber.

New hemp farmers need a plan, a purchaser, and patience

08/14/19 6:25 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

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Farmers should join the enthusiasm about industrial hemp’s huge potential, ranging from medicinal uses to bioplastics, chemicals, fuels, paper and bioremediation – but proceed with caution.

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July 04, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Mike Joyner - Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. At a time when more Americans are turning more health conscious by adding fruits and vegetables to their diets, many of the nation's specialty crop growers are struggling to survive. Joyner says the volume of imports from Mexico and other countries continues to grow, depressing opportunities for domestic growers. Specialty crop growers face ongoing challenges in finding an adequate workforce and support legislative efforts to revise the nation's H-2A regulations. Joyner says specialty crop growers need better crop insurance coverage options and hope future assistance programs are more equitable for fruit and vegetable farmers.

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07.03.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Thompson on ag labor bill, USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins on NWS response

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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