Hemp: the green crop tied down by red tape in the US

Posted on AllSides February 24th, 2023
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Environment, Agriculture, Hemp, FDA
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Ken Elliott runs a hemp oilseed and fiber processing facility in Fort Benton, Montana. His company, IND Hemp, grinds up the stalky plant so that it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as snacks, grain, insulation and paper. Some 20 truckloads of spent biomass lie in heaps on his property.

Elliott estimates he could make a couple million dollars if he sold this leftover stuff as livestock feed. Hemp seedcake would make a great substitute for alfalfa – rich in fatty acids, proteins and fiber. His cattle rancher...

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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/24/hemp-green-crop-red-tape-agriculture-livestock

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