Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity
Author | : Jean M. Rawson |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 12 |
Release | : 2011-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437938395 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437938396 |
Rating | : 4/5 (396 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity written by Jean M. Rawson and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hemp fiber is amenable to use in a wide range of products incl. carpeting, home furnishings, construction materials, auto parts, textiles, and paper. Hemp seed, an oilseed, likewise has many uses, incl. industrial oils, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food. In June 2005, legislation that would open the way for commercial cultivation of industrial hemp in the U.S. was introduced at the federal level for the first time. Such a change would mean that state law would determine whether producers could grow and process industrial hemp within state borders, under state regulations. Contents of this report: (1) Intro. and history; (2) Foreign Hemp Production and U.S. Consumption; (3) Review and Analysis of Economic Studies. This is a print on demand pub.