Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested ‘hot’ for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Why these cooks are rooting for rutabaga
The root vegetable with the funny name gets little respect, but it can, one chef says, ‘be something sublime.’
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts cranberry farmers want to build solar panels over their bogs
The farmers hope to weather lean times for their industry by gleaning extra revenue from land leases with solar developers, while still producing the same quality berries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
New federal hemp program expected to help growing Maine industry
Approved farmers will be eligible for key federal agriculture assistance, including farm loans and insurance, in 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Out-of-state hemp now allowed in Maine CBD market
For one month, Maine hemp farmers had the state’s CBD-infused food market to themselves, but a law change has reopened it to out-of-state growers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine hemp farmers are not criminals
But financial institutions are treating them that way, thanks to slow-moving bureaucrats in Washington.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: A new diet for cows to cut methane emissions?
Seaweed supplements could just help save the planet.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Credit union dedicated to small farmers opens in Unity
Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union, located at 69 School St., will offer equipment loans up to $45,000 and land-backed mortgages up to $225,000.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No, small family farms should not ‘get out’
Comments by the secretary of agriculture show who has the power in agriculture.