{"id":1969,"date":"2020-07-13T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T12:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2020-07-13T12:33:29","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T12:33:29","slug":"update-on-industrial-hemp-for-texas-july-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/2020\/07\/13\/update-on-industrial-hemp-for-texas-july-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on Industrial Hemp for Texas\u2014July 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Calvin Trostle, Extension Agronomy, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension\/TAMU Soil &amp; Crop Sciences, Lubbock, TX; (806) 723-8432, <a href=\"mailto:ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu\">ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 8, 2020<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Licensing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The TDA hemp page, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/RegulatoryPrograms\/Hemp.aspx\">https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/RegulatoryPrograms\/Hemp.aspx<\/a>, has further new items of interest.\u00a0 In a June 19, 2020 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension webinar TDA assistant commissioner Dan Hunter noted to date TDA had issued:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>861 producer licenses<\/li>\n<li>351 crop permits<\/li>\n<li>84 handler\/sampler licenses (but only 73 listed as of July 7 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/Portals\/0\/Files\/ACP\/Hemp\/Handler_Sampler_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/Portals\/0\/Files\/ACP\/Hemp\/Handler_Sampler_List.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>158 handler licenses<\/li>\n<li>19 processor licenses (as of July 3, now 27 processors; three have \u2018Extraction\u2019 in their name)<\/li>\n<li>As of July 7 there are four TDA approved labs for official THC analysis (two in Texas; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/Portals\/0\/Files\/ACP\/Hemp\/HEMP_Lab_Registration.pdf\">https:\/\/www.texasagriculture.gov\/Portals\/0\/Files\/ACP\/Hemp\/HEMP_Lab_Registration.pdf<\/a> )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mr. Hunter stressed that a transport manifest is needed to move hemp off a facility or farm.\u00a0 If you are not the farmer then you must have a handler license to move the hemp, even if it is a sample.\u00a0 Both grower and handler must have arranged for a transport manifest.<\/p>\n<p>Two additional points from Mr. Hunter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samples collected by a sampler for official THC analysis going to a lab must have a transport manifest.<\/li>\n<li>If the full crop is being transported, then the laboratory analysis THC results must accompany the crop. Transport is only allowed for samples \u22640.3% THC (or within the lab\u2019s error of analysis).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Texas A&amp;M AgriLife recommends you regularly review the hemp licensing rules and the list of 89 FAQs on the main TDA hemp webpage.\u00a0 Remember, never move any part of your hemp crop\u2014seed, plant tissue, harvest\u2014without the proper copies of your licenses and permits and your transport manifest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Texas A&amp;M Hemp Variety Trials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AgriLife offered fee-based hemp variety trials for cannabinoids, fiber, and grain at Lubbock &amp; San Angelo (irrigated) and Commerce &amp; College Station (no irrigation).\u00a0 Trials were established as soon as we could<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In receiving seed, setting up irrigation, etc.\u00a0 Those effective planting dates range from early June (Angelo, now some replanting), Lubbock (some over seeding), and Commerce (end of June) (Table 1).\u00a0 Next year\u2019s trials can expect to be planted in cooler conditions, potentially April to early May to minimize excessive heat which has been a problem this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1971 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/1-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 1.<\/strong>\u00a0 Young hemp seedling with two smooth cotyledonary leaves with rounded tips, then first pair and developing second pair of true leaves (Lubbock, TX).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table 1.<\/strong>\u00a0 Location and entry types of 2020 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife hemp variety trials.<\/p>\n<table width=\"595\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"75\"># of<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Location<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Hemp Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">Entries<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\">Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">San Angelo<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Cannabinoid<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\">1 is straight-run seed, 4 as transplants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Fiber<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Lubbock<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Cannabinoid<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\">1 is straight-run seed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Fiber<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\">Also planted in dryland as an add-on observation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Commerce<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">Fiber<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"341\">Irrigated to help establish stand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In San Angelo and Lubbock, we had trouble with germination and emergence of seeded entries despite frequent irrigation.\u00a0 The seeded cannabinoid tests germinated and established at 5 to 25% of planted seed.\u00a0 We overplanted to allow for heat, seeding depth, possible soil crusts, and lack of vigor.\u00a0 We have enough plants to continue our trials.\u00a0 <u>We have observed some seedlings dying after setting their first true leaves<\/u> (Figs. 2 &amp; 3).\u00a0 Our first suspect is intense heat and sunlight.\u00a0 Temperatures on the soil surface are as high as 125\u00b0F.\u00a0 Two Lubbock area growers with late May and June plantings have noted the same issue with young hemp seedlings dying.\u00a0 In one case well over half of seedlings died.\u00a0 This bolsters the need for planting date work in 2021 to document establishment when conditions are less stressful.<\/p>\n<p>A Terry Co. farmer I visited July 8 who is testing hemp fiber varieties in dryland notes several varieties planted in mid-June seemed to have germinated OK.\u00a0 But when these reached the soil surface and encountered the hot conditions, they died.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25ca\u00a0 <\/strong><em>If you as a first-time hemp grower in Texas have experienced similar issues AgriLife\/Trostle would like to learn more about your observations.\u00a0 Please tell us about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Despite early struggles in 100+\u00b0F heat, the four cannabinoid <u>transplants<\/u> at San Angelo have established and look good.\u00a0 For research purposes and a later-than-desired planting, we used two layers of<\/p>\n<p>cheesecloth over the transplants which were about 10-12\u201d tall (Fig. 4).\u00a0 The plots were watered frequently with surface drip lines to keep soil conditions moist around the roots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1972\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/2-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/2-1.jpg 743w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 2.<\/strong>\u00a0 Early seedlings after hemp germination and emergence.\u00a0 The seedling on the right has died.\u00a0 Our most likely suspected cause is intense heat on the soil surface.\u00a0 Texas hemp growers in several regions of Texas have reported similar observations, more likely in later plantings. (Lubbock, TX)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/3-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1973\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/3-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/3-1.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 3.<\/strong>\u00a0 Replanted hemp (early June) in Matagorda Co., Texas emerged then died during hot temperatures (upper seedling).\u00a0 Lower seedling may survive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1974\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/4-1-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/4-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/4-1.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 4.<\/strong>\u00a0 Cheesecloth doubled over a hemp transplant to protect during establishment in 100+\u00b0F heat.\u00a0 (San Angelo, TX)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fiber hemp variety trials were drilled at all three locations.\u00a0 San Angelo was replanted the first week of July, the Lubbock site was over seeded to try to improve a poor ~1% initial stand.\u00a0 We had to flood irrigate the initial trial, which sometimes sinks the seed.\u00a0 With minimal seed remaining we over seeded on June 30.\u00a0 We set up a 230-gallon tank in our pickup with an electric pump and have watered the trial site twice a day since (~0.08\u201d each time; one day with 1.0\u201d rain) (Fig. 5A).\u00a0 Fortunately, this appears to be working for most varieties as we now have a reasonable number of seedlings emerging (Fig. 5B).\u00a0 We will continue to water twice a day until the heat abates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1975\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/5.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1976\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/6.jpg 713w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figures 5A&amp;B.<\/strong>\u00a0 (Left) Light twice-daily watering of overplanted fiber hemp variety trial to aid germination and emergence in hot, dry conditions.\u00a0 (Right) New emerging seedlings with a few older plants from the first planting visible upper left. (Lubbock, TX)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Concern\u2014Premature Reproductive Growth in Hemp Fiber Varieties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first report to AgriLife of premature reproductive development in Texas hemp came from Matagorda Co. for three varieties that were planted for grain.\u00a0 The varieties were X-59, Henola, and Yuma (the latter a multi-purpose variety).\u00a0 To AgriLife\u2019s knowledge all three varieties have been planted without issue in Colorado.\u00a0 Matagorda Co. represents a more southerly latitude (29\u00b0N) than other U.S. hemp.\u00a0 The farmer reported within four weeks of planting all three varieties were showing distinct floral structure development (Figs. 6A-C).\u00a0 This was not expected due to the later time of year in planting.\u00a0 Yes, almost all hemp varieties are photoperiod sensitive, which in the case of <em>Cannabis<\/em> means the decreasing daylight\/increasing dark period normally triggers plants to only then enter the reproductive phase<\/p>\n<p>This is unexpected.\u00a0 Industry experts familiar with this situation say there is nothing that can be done to reverse the reproductive growth; hence the productivity of the varieties is poor.<\/p>\n<p>We have now observed the same conditions with at least two fiber varieties in the AgriLife variety trials at Lubbock (and one of these is also planted at San Angelo and is expressing reproductive growth there).\u00a0 In the Lubbock case, one variety is from Poland so is adapted to far northerly latitudes.\u00a0 It showed floral structure develop in as little as 17 days after planting, or about 11 days after emergence.\u00a0 The second<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1977\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/7.jpg 618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1978\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/8.jpg 616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1979\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/9.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Figures 6A-C.\u00a0 <\/strong>Early male and female development in May planted hemp grain varieties, Matagorda Co., TX, 2020).\u00a0 Left\u2014female floral development in <em>X-59<\/em>.\u00a0 Center\/right\u2014male floral development in <em>Henola<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>variety is a Canadian fiber variety.\u00a0 These will be evaluated further for ratings of reproductive development.\u00a0 Several other fiber varieties are expressing the same characteristics in a farmer\u2019s fiber variety trial in Terry Co., Texas.<\/p>\n<p>To date I have observed one cannabinoid variety growing in the Lubbock region that appears to be expressing early reproductive growth.\u00a0 Our cannabinoid variety trials at San Angelo and Lubbock will receive weekly ratings for this possible development beginning the week of July 13.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25ca\u00a0 <\/strong><em>AgriLife\/Trostle welcomes your observations on possible early and unexpected reproductive development in your 2020 Texas hemp.\u00a0 Please e-mail pictures of any plantings you have a concern about with planting date, county, and when you first observed possible reproductive growth.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If this is an issue among several varieties, it is important to document this.\u00a0 I will grant, being my first year of watching hemp grow, that I do not have a good first-hand reference for what should be normal.\u00a0 But nevertheless, our field observations are raising questions.\u00a0 And knowing of more southerly and hot conditions in Texas it is important we understand what is occurring in our early hemp crops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Example of Unexpected, Unexplained Hemp Seedling Death in Transplants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A South Plains first-year hemp grower purchased feminized seed, flats, potting soil, and instructions to growth his own transplants.\u00a0 Germination and early growth were good.\u00a0 But beginning shortly after two weeks many seedlings started to die.\u00a0 And now about five weeks later there are at most 2% of seedlings still alive (Fig. 7).\u00a0 Nothing was ever transplanted.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1980 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/10.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 7.<\/strong>\u00a0 Remaining hemp seedlings germinated in potting soil.\u00a0 Initial establishment was over 90%.\u00a0 Seedlings show symptoms consistent with a plant pathogen, possibly <em>Pythium<\/em> or <em>Rhizoctonia<\/em> though no soil was used.\u00a0 (Gaines Co., Texas).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The farmer has discussed his situation with Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension plant pathologist Dr. Tom Isakeit, College Station.\u00a0 Dr. Isakeit has noted that close-up photos of the seedlings stems and roots appear consistent with known diseases (somewhat like what he sees in cotton).\u00a0 But this was not expected to be in the potting mix.\u00a0 Seedlings were watered adequately and protected from intense heat, shaded in the afternoon.\u00a0 This is another example of first-year \u201cwhat happened?\u201d\u00a0 AgriLife is not yet able to examine the hemp tissue in a research setting to determine the cause of death, if it is indeed a plant pathogen.\u00a0 We have collected seed, potting soil, and flats and will see if we can reproduce the conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the farmer has nothing to start a field crop with.\u00a0 Again, like the flowering issues note earlier, please contact AgriLife if you are having trouble with your hemp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Good Hemp Report\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Texas growers <em>are<\/em> having some good success so far!\u00a0 It seems those that planted earlier (May) have better crops.\u00a0 Figure 8 is a field of CBD hemp growing from straight-run seed in Lynn Co., Texas.\u00a0 It was planted with a John Deere Max Emerge planter using sugarbeet plates to drop about 70,000 seeds per acre (approx. 2.5 lbs.\/A).\u00a0 What I have learned from this grower as well as another who planted the same variety in Terry Co., it appears the ratio of female to male plants may be 4:1.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t realize this might be possible, I assumed a near 1:1 ratio of females and males.\u00a0 That would mean a greater majority of the biomass would be CBD-producing female.\u00a0 I have also heard from a few small acre growers whose crops seem to be doing OK.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1981\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasrowcrops\/files\/2020\/07\/11.jpg 837w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure 8.<\/strong>\u00a0 An irrigated field of CBD hemp planted in early to mid-May grown from straight-run seed that is growing well.\u00a0 (Lynn Co., TX)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plant Diseases and Insects in 2020 Texas Hemp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Texas A&amp;M AgriLife wants to learn what diseases and insects may be present in your hemp crop, especially if it appears you have damage.\u00a0 We have two plant disease labs as well as a plant disease clinic in College Station.\u00a0 These are in the process of seeking approval and necessary permitting from Texas Dept. of Agriculture to receive plant tissue samples for analysis.\u00a0 <u>But do not send samples yet<\/u>.\u00a0 Until they are properly permitted with a handler license, AgriLife can only receive digital pictures of suspect hemp issues.<\/p>\n<p><em>For plant disease identification and possible suppression &amp; digital pics:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tom Isakeit, Professor &amp; Extension Plant Pathologist, TAMU Dept. of Plant Pathology &amp; Microbiology, (979) 862-1340, <a href=\"mailto:t-isakeit@tamu.edu\">t-isakeit@tamu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ken Obasa, Assistant Professor &amp; Extension Plant Pathologist, TAMU Dept. of Plant Pathology &amp; Microbiology, Amarillo, (806) 677-5600, <a href=\"mailto:ken.obasa@ag.tamu.edu\">ken.obasa@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For insect identification and biological control &amp; digital pics:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Holly Davis, Assistant Professor &amp; Extension Entomologist, TAMU Dept. of Entomology, Weslaco, (956) 969-5604, <a href=\"mailto:holly.davis@ag.tamu.edu\">holly.davis@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please copy any hemp plant and insect messages to Dr. Trostle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell Texas A&amp;M AgriLife about Your 2020 Hemp Crop &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AgriLife has developed a survey about your 2020 hemp growing.\u00a0 The information you may voluntarily provide will help us learn more about first-year hemp across Texas.\u00a0 The document is \u201cTexas A&amp;M<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AgriLife Hemp Crop Survey\u20142020.\u201d\u00a0 Once it is approved and posted it can be downloaded at <a href=\"http:\/\/varietytesting.tamu.edu\/hemp\">http:\/\/varietytesting.tamu.edu\/hemp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Hemp Breeding Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Novel Hemp Hybrids: \u00a0Single Line Crosses<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hemp hybrids with diverse genetic combinations are critically needed to develop cultivars that are well adapted across U.S. ecoregions.\u00a0 Controlled hybridizations of hemp, however, are complicated by both varied short-day photoperiod flowering requirements as well as the genetic plasticity of sexual dimorphism across monoecious and dioecious genotypes.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Russell Jessup is an associate professor of plant breeding, College Station, <a href=\"http:\/\/soilcrop.tamu.edu\/people\/jessup-russell-w\/\">http:\/\/soilcrop.tamu.edu\/people\/jessup-russell-w\/<\/a>\u00a0 He is offering a fee-based service to assist hemp breeders and geneticists to accelerate hybridization in hemp.\u00a0 For a short summary of his program see <a href=\"http:\/\/varietytesting.tamu.edu\/hemp\">http:\/\/varietytesting.tamu.edu\/hemp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Sense and Hemp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Limiting Access to and Knowledge of Your Crop\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Frankly, limiting knowledge about your first-year hemp is probably a good idea.\u00a0 You do not want unneeded attention, people talking about what you are doing, and others tromping you field.\u00a0 Some people haven\u2019t got the message clearly that industrial hemp is <u>not<\/u> marijuana.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need them trying to find your field then poking around.\u00a0 \u201cShow and tell\u201d isn\u2019t necessary either with friends or neighbors.\u00a0 And if you are growing in a greenhouse, limit access to others not working for you.\u00a0 Integrated pest management Extension agent John Few, Williamson Co., noted in his GH presentation in Georgetown March 11 that 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