SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: OLD S1084 : Industrial Hemp Production, Processing, and Marketing in the U.S.
- Period Covered: 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2020
- Date of Report: 04/30/2020
- Annual Meeting Dates: 03/19/2020 to 03/19/2020
Participants
See attached file for complete list of participants.
Members of S1084 met via zoom on March 19, 2020. Following breif comments from our virtual host, project chair, NIFA rep and administrative advisor, there was an indepth disvcussion of the results to date and plans for the coming growing season for each of the 4 objectives. Ther was also a brief update on the plans for the postponed National Hemp Research and Education Conference. Each state on the call then provided a breif update of their efforts. Following a short discussion of other comments from the group and voting in new officers, the meeting adjourned.
Detailed minutes and slides summarizing progress on the objectives can be found in the attachment.
Accomplishments
Grain and fiber trials (Obj. 1 & 2):
Eleven states participated in the 2019 variety trial. Ten varieties were tested and results varied substantially by site. For the participants who reported data, emergence appeared to be a common issue. Quality assessments are still being completed. Though a common set of measurements was agreed upon last year, there was variation in the methods used to make those measurements. A more detailed protocol is being developed for this year’s trials.
Essential oil trials (Obj. 1 & 2):
A protocol was developed for establishing essential oil trials in 2020 at 10 different sites across the U.S. Cultivars are being identified but 6 are being targeted and will include autoflower and full season varieties.
Genetics and feral hemp collections (Obj. 3):
Participants are working to identify traits of interest among available germplasm. The Cornell group has done some analysis grouping hemp by genotype. Feral hemp collections began with submissions from 5 states. Additional accessions are being sought from member states who are able to collect feral hemp. Cornell is working with the new ARS hemp germplasm repository being established.
Economics (Obj 4.):
The group compiled state budgets and identified potential gaps for production types and regions. Members also contributed to an ERS report on the economic viability of industrial hemp based on a review of state pilot programs.
S1084 members were instrumental in obtaining grant support from USDA to plan and hold a National Hemp Research and Education Conference, which will be held August 3-5 in Fort Collins, CO.
More details on accomplishments can be found in the attached minutes and slides.
Impacts
- Though the coordinated variety trial data are limited to one year, those data and the linkages to individual state variety trials made through this project are providing critical guidance for researchers, state departments of agriculture, and growers, particularly in states with no or limited pilot programs.
- The National Hemp Research and Education Conference being oragnized by S1084 members will help guide the national research prioriies for funding through USDA and guide future research and extension across the US in response to stakeholder needs.
Publications
MARK, T. B., J. SHEPHERD, D.W. OLSEN, W. SNELL, S. PROPER, AND S. THORNSBURY. 2020. Economic Viability of Industrial Hemp in the United States: A Review of State Pilot Programs. USDA Economic Research Service EIB-217, February 19, 2020. https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=95929