University of Wyoming Releases Hemp Publication

At the moment, it isn’t legal to grow industrial hemp in Wyoming, but University of Wyoming Extension has released a hemp publication that is intended to give people interested in the crop the latest information so that they can make informed decisions.

At a time when most farmers don’t have as many reliable sources of information to depend upon, the publication by the University of Wyoming comes at just the right time since it will allow interested farmers to think through the prospects of this crop so that by the time they can obtain licenses they will be ready.

The publication describes the industrial hemp cultivars that farmers can choose from. They include varieties intended for hempseed oil, those for the extraction of cannabidiol (CBD), cultivars for fiber and finally those that are dual purpose (can be used for both fiber and oilseed).

The document goes further to explain that the hemp varieties which are intended for seed require a longer growing time that is warmer when compared to the varieties intended for fiber. This means that farmers have to be conscious about when they plant the varieties for seed since any delay creates a risk that cold weather will set in before the plants are ready to be harvested.

University of Wyoming Extension also points out that for farmers intending to grow hemp for CBD extraction, certified clones are their best bet because it is currently hard to find feminized seed that will grow into plants with a high CBD content.

However, one has to contend with the challenge of transporting clones from the source to the farm. For example, the best sources for clones at the moment are Oregon and Colorado, so one must truck the plants all that distance while protecting them from damage along the way.

Plants for CBD don’t grow as densely as those for oilseed and fiber, so farmers who plan to grow hemp for CBD need to prepare to deal with weeds. Oilseed and fiber varieties establish so fast that weeds have no chance to emerge.

When mature, hemp is drought tolerant, but the plants need plenty of water during the first six weeks after one has transplanted the seedlings, according to Wyoming University Extension.

Fortunately, hemp seems to take pests and diseases in its stride since the WU Extension document states that there are hardly any pests and disease that would impact the economic potential of the plants.

Analysts think hemp industry actors like Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) and Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) would like to see all potential hemp farmers access reliable information, such as that from Wyoming University Extension, before taking the plunge and growing this crop.

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