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Hemp is cultivated and regulated within the U.S. as evidenced by planting statistics [1], agricultural research {fact:2, fact:3}, and specific federal licensing requirements [2]. Furthermore, the industry faces challenges in the U.S. such as regulatory uncertainty [3], infrastructure limitations [4], and compliance issues regarding THC limits [5].
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A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 6 facts
claimHemp comprises less than 1% of the total natural fiber used in the U.S. due to a lack of processing infrastructure and agronomic guidelines, as it competes against wood and related agro fibers.
accountIn 2019, many U.S. hemp growers were forced to destroy their crops after the plants exceeded the legal THC limit of 0.3%.
referenceAjayi and Samuel-Foo (2021) studied the hemp pest spectrum and the potential relationship between Helicoverpa zea infestation and hemp production in the United States in the context of climate change.
claimFarmers in the U.S. must obtain a license issued by the USDA, a state, or a tribe and pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal background check to grow hemp.
referenceA 2020 review by Adesina, Bhowmik, Sharma, and Shahbazi examines the current state of knowledge regarding growing conditions, agronomic soil health practices, and the utility of hemp in the United States.
claimU.S. farmers have reduced hemp planting compared to 2019 levels due to regulatory uncertainty, a surplus of hemp biomass and flower, and a steady decline in wholesale pricing.
Industry-Based Misconceptions Regarding Cross-Pollination of ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
measurementIn 2020, 28,255 hectares of hemp were planted in the United States, representing a 48% decrease from the total planted hectares in 2019.