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Applications being accepted for hemp production
Tennesseans interested in growing industrial hemp in 2019 have ten days to submit the required applications. The deadline to apply for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) industrial hemp grower license is Feb. 15. Federal and state laws require Tennessee industrial hemp growers be licensed through TDA's industrial hemp program. While the 2018 Farm Bill removes industrial hemp from the list of federal controlled substances, it remains illegal to grow hemp without a license through an approved state program. "We want to be a resource for Tennessee farmers interested in growing industrial hemp," says Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. "Just like with other agricultural enterprises, industrial hemp farmers will benefit from exercising due diligence and doing their research before they plant. Producers will be much more likely to find success with this alternative crop if they identify a market and do their homework now." Tennessee producers applying to grow hemp are encouraged to thoroughly plan their markets, finances, and production methods. Applicants wishing to participate in the program must submit an application, license fees, and required documentation, including a signed memorandum of understanding. TDA has received more than 1,000 grower applications to cultivate up to 4,251 acres of industrial hemp. Last year TDA approved 226 industrial hemp applications from producers who were licensed to cultivate up to 4,767 acres.
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Return to Today's News Stories - Front PageFriday, February 15, 2019
Wilson charges are certified
Gardner convicted of aggravated sexual battery of a child
TVA moves away from coal
Alexander and Roe support budget legislation
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Cocke County schools closed on Friday
Students poorly prepared for college
TennCare expansion
STEM initiative
Cocke County Grand jury indicts several
Fine arrest
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Newport receives $950,0000 state grant
Cocke County education
Newport City Council
Newport City Council
Newport City Council
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Skimming arrests
Wyse sentencing
Cocke Finance Committee
Jimtown fire
Monday, February 11, 2019
DCS investigations
Efforts to restrict same sex marriage
UT Medical Center restricts visits
Gas prices move lower
Gas prices move lower
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