Jun 13 Politics Sen. Mitch McConnell Pushes Hemp Legalization In Farm Bill Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate is on track for a vote to legalize the crop that comes from the same plant that produces marijuana. By Adam Beam, Associated Press Jun 13 Politics Sen. Mitch McConnell Pushes Hemp Legalization In Farm Bill Adam Beam, Associated Press
Mar 26 Politics Mitch McConnell To File Bill To Decriminalize, Promote Hemp McConnell told a room full of hemp promoters in Frankfort on Monday that he thinks the country is ready to legalize the plant. By Ryland Barton Mar 26 Politics Mitch McConnell To File Bill To Decriminalize, Promote Hemp Ryland Barton
May 17 Environment U of L To Continue Research On Hemp As Alternative Fuel This is officially the center’s second hemp crop — the first was planted last August and yielded a few dozen pounds of plants. By Erica Peterson May 17 Environment U of L To Continue Research On Hemp As Alternative Fuel Erica Peterson
Jan 5 Community Approved Kentucky Hemp Acreage Up Nearly 3 Times From A Year Ago The state Dept. of Agriculture approved 209 applications from growers, allowing them to produce up to 12,800 acres of hemp for research purposes this year. By Associated Press Jan 5 Community Approved Kentucky Hemp Acreage Up Nearly 3 Times From A Year Ago Associated Press
Jun 24 Environment High Hopes For Hemp After a ban that lasted more than half a century, the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to grow hemp in research programs. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 24 Environment In Kentucky, High Hopes For Hemp Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 29 Arts and Culture ‘Hemp Discovery Day’ At Farmington Historic Plantation Farmington Executive Director Diane Young says patrons can expect food, music and discussion about the crop's history and its future. By Bill Burton Apr 29 Arts and Culture 'Hemp Discovery Day' At Farmington Historic Plantation Bill Burton