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Laura Drotleff

Laura has specialized in agricultural journalism for the past 20 years. Most recently she served as the editor of a B2B publication and multimedia properties focused on productivity, efficiency and profitability in commercial greenhouse cultivation. She has reported on multiple aspects of specialty crops including floriculture, fruit, vegetables, citrus and cannabis. She also has served extensively on various horticulture industry association boards. Laura is a Michigan State University graduate and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hemp plant breeding firm, lab partner to offer farmers discounted crop testing

Published May 15, 2020

A hemp plant breeding company has developed a partnership with an independent laboratory to offer customers science-based information on genetics research and consumer goods.

Arkansas hemp industry growing despite 94% of farmers losing money in 2019

Published May 14, 2020

Agriculture officials in Arkansas are saying most of the state’s hemp farmers lost money last year, but the agriculture department is still seeing increased interest from new farmers and processors for 2020.

Hemp firms rooting for marijuana banking clause in House’s $3 trillion stimulus bill

Published May 13, 2020

Hemp farmers and businesses could get additional banking and financing help if the $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill introduced Tuesday by U.S. House Democrats is signed into law.

Massachusetts state hemp production plan earns USDA approval

Published May 11, 2020

As planting season approaches, Massachusetts’ proposed state hemp regulations have received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Coronavirus, absence of rules cause CV Sciences to ‘right-size’ as Q1 sales suffer

Published May 8, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, CV Sciences, a hemp CBD manufacturer based in San Diego, reported revenue of $8.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, down 45% from the same period a year ago.

What to do with last year’s hemp inventory is the ‘billion-dollar question’ for growers, processors

Published May 8, 2020 | By Laura Drotleff

Hemp Industry Daily sat down virtually this week with Casey Flippo, CEO of hemp extraction firm Natvana LLC, who provides insights on what farmers can do with their leftover 2019 hemp inventory and how to approach working with processors and extractors before the 2020 planting season goes into full swing.

USDA provides federal lending guidance for hemp growers

Published May 6, 2020

Federal agriculture officials have released new loan guidance to help service direct and guaranteed loans for hemp producers and ensure the new commodity is recognized as a legal and equal crop through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.

Laura Drotleff

Hemp plant breeding firm, lab partner to offer farmers discounted crop testing

Arkansas hemp industry growing despite 94% of farmers losing money in 2019

Hemp firms rooting for marijuana banking clause in House’s $3 trillion stimulus bill

Massachusetts state hemp production plan earns USDA approval

Coronavirus, absence of rules cause CV Sciences to ‘right-size’ as Q1 sales suffer

What to do with last year’s hemp inventory is the ‘billion-dollar question’ for growers, processors

USDA provides federal lending guidance for hemp growers

Inside or out? As mainstream greenhouses pivot to hemp, producers talk costs, rewards

SBA accepting new COVID-19 emergency loan apps for farms, agribusinesses only

Collective Growth Corp. lists on Nasdaq with full suite of investors

Hemp business sues two Oregon counties for $2.5 million after police raid

Hemp Industry Daily taking stock of how coronavirus has affected farmers, businesses