Industrial hemp was once a valuable crop. It does not contain significant levels of THC but the DEA has banned it because it is related to marijuana. This plant produces fiber for rope and twine, biomass for ethanol production and nutritious seeds. If marijuana is planted in a field of hemp, the THC content of the marijuana is reduced making it less desirable. Hemp will provide an additional option for farm diversification and income.
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