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Hemp may only be grown in compliance with applicable state and federal law, including the 2014 and 2018 farm bills and the anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations. The following information is being provided for educational purposes only to inform licensed growers operating in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Consult your local authorities, Department of Agriculture representatives, or personal attorney for questions regarding the legality of growing hemp in your jurisdiction.

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With careful management, cover crops can provide multiple benefits for hemp production systems.

Gordon Jones, Valtcho Jeliazkov, Richard Roseberg, Sam Angima | Sep 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog

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