Minnesota Industrial Hemp Association

12/05/2025

https://www.farmprogress.com/h**p/industrial-h**p-can-fill-needed-niche-in-crop-rotation

H**p offers farmers new revenue through food ingredients as Victory H**p Foods expands processing capacity.

11/25/2025

🌿 The Surprising History of H**p in Colonial America

Did you know h**p was one of the very first crops grown in colonial America? Long before modern industries discovered its value, h**p played a crucial role in the daily life, economy, and even the national security of the early colonies.

Beginning in the 1600s, European powers relied heavily on h**p for essential products like rope, sails, and cordage. Because these materials were vital for naval power, the English Crown actually required colonies such as Virginia to grow h**p. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and others even offered bounties to encourage production.

By the 1700s, h**p had become a familiar sight on farms throughout the mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Major historical figures—including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—grew h**p for industrial uses on their estates. Colonial Americans depended on h**p for everything from clothing and paper to ship rigging, wagon covers, and fishing nets.

During the American Revolution, h**p took on an even greater importance. It supported the war effort by providing critical materials such as tents, ropes, uniforms, and canvas. In many ways, h**p helped hold the young nation together—literally.

Although the crop’s prominence faded in the 19th century with the rise of cotton and imported fibers, its legacy lives on. And today, as the h**p industry surges back to life, it’s exciting to see modern growers and manufacturers reconnect with a plant that helped build early America.

H**p has always been part of our history—and now it’s becoming part of our future.

Source: Lawrence Serbin; H**p Traders & Pure Fiber Innovations

11/25/2025

https://mndaily.com/296391/city/federal-bill-threatens-minnesotas-h**p-beverage-and-gummy-industry/

A new federal rule could slow down Minnesota’s fast-growing THC market as early as January. The bill, created by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), could reverse the legalization of THC...

11/12/2025

Significant investments have been made in genetics and farming practices in order to comply with the current definition and any arbitrary change to the definition of legal h**p would stifle further innovation and investment.

The ma*****na and alcohol industries successfully lobbied Congress to shut down a h**p-based competitor they complain is unregulated.

11/07/2025

https://www.morningagclips.com/application-period-opens-for-minnesotas-2026-industrial-h**p-program/

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Anyone wanting to grow or process h**p in Minnesota in 2026 can now apply online for a license from the Minnesota...

11/05/2025

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10/30/2025

Today the Minnesota Industrial H**p Association, a broad coalition of businesses and individuals who advocate for the re-emerging industrial h**p sector from field to consumer, expressed deep concerns regarding the potential for the legal definition of h**p to be changed via legislative vehicles currently under consideration in Washington, D.C.

The full media release can be accessed by clicking on the link below.

10/23/2025

Minnesota Industrial H**p Association Statement Regarding the Legal Definition of H**p and the Need for Comprehensive Regulation.

The Minnesota Industrial H**p Association supports retention of the current legal definition of h**p. Significant investments have been made in genetics and farming practices in order to comply with the current definition and any arbitrary change to the definition of legal h**p would stifle further innovation and investment.

The Minnesota Industrial H**p Association supports a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR), a clean "minibus", a clean minibus-CR combination, or other funding package, as well as in the Farm Bill. An arbitrary change to the legal definition is not a substitute for a measured and comprehensive legislative solution related to the regulation of h**p products.

Feel free to contact the Minnesota Industrial H**p Association at info@mnindustrialh**p.com if you would like additional information.

10/21/2025

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10/07/2025

https://www.agweek.com/crops/other-crops/h**p-producers-and-processors-concerned-about-possible-added-regulations-in-new-farm-bill

A new farm bill is expected to significantly change h**p regulations, likely by tightening restrictions, especially in the consumable cannabinoid products sector, which is a concern to h**p producers.

09/24/2025

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This project provides members with the opportunity to earn an FFA jacket through an application process. Jackets can be sponsored for $90 and are awarded in October each year.

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