A new law in Louisiana has established a program to advance hemp for industrial uses. The Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Program, which will operate under the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), is being set up under a law passed last month.
An advisory board that will manage the program will consult with state officials on regulations and engage in a wide range of support activities intended to attract additional hemp businesses to the state including processors, according to language in the law.
The new program will develop research for hemp seed varieties appropriate to the state’s climate, conduct promotional and educational activities, and cooperate with Lousiana universities and industrial hemp licensees on scientific studies.
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