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Industrial Hemp Seminar
December 19, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
$20
1:00 PM Registration ($20 per person)
1:30 PM Welcome
Christina Reid, AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent, Lubbock Co.
“First Things” Considerations for Industrial Hemp in Texas
Dr. Calvin Trostle, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agronomist, Lubbock
Dr. Justin Benavidez, Texas A&M AgrLife Extension economist, Amarillo
Mr. Brady Arthur, AgriLife Extension Ag & Natural Resources Agent, Lubbock Co.
Topics will include:
Industrial hemp background
Opportunities in industrial hemp for fiber, grain, and CBD
Common questions about hemp production
Major issues surrounding planting & poor planting seed quality
Preliminary agronomic considerations for production
What the anticipated Texas Dept. of Agriculture rules will be
Economic Considerations & Risks
Q &A about industrial hemp
4:00 PM Adjourn (Q&A to continue if needed)
For further information about industrial hemp for Texas consult Texas A&M AgriLife Extension resources at https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu//hemp/