Hemp

Ag Commissioner James Comer Heading to Washington to Talk Hemp

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:18:57 +0000

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer is finalizing details for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., to try and get a federal waiver for industrial hemp.

Earlier this year, Kentucky lawmakerspassed a bill setting up a regulatory framework for hemp growing in Kentucky. Comer promises to work at the federal level for legalization or a waiver.

Hemp, Medi-Share Bills Become Law

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:22:38 +0000

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is allowing a bill regulating hemp in Kentucky to become law without his signature.

Kentucky Chamber Joins Hemp Supporters

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:55:45 +0000

Another supporter has come out in favor of industrial hemp in Kentucky. The state’s largest business group, the Kentucky Chamber, announced today that it supports hemp as a crop for oil and fiber.

Gov. Steve Beshear: Law Enforcement Issues with Hemp Must Be Worked Out

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:16:10 +0000

Before he joins the call for legalized industrial hemp, Gov. Steve Beshear wants law enforcement officials to resolve their concerns about the issue.

The issue: Some Kentucky officials believe legalized industrial hemp would be good for Kentucky's economy, but law enforcement officials are concerned that such a move would conflict with efforts to crack down on marijuana growers.

Hemp Industry Won't Grow Overnight, Agriculture Economists Say

Kenny Colston (KPR) and Kenny — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:05:56 +0000

As Kentucky and federal lawmakers consider legalizing industrial hemp, the chair of the University of Kentucky's agriculture economics department notes that such an industry won't rise overnight.

Hemp Commission Will Work on Proposal, Economic Impact Study

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:54:31 +0000

The second meeting of the state’s Industrial Hemp Commission will soon begin sorting through the details of its efforts to bring legalized hemp to Kentucky.

The commission will work on the details of a new legislative bill proposal, such what the bill will include and which legislators will sponsor it during the 2013 session, said the chairman, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer.

Comer: Marijuana Votes in Other States Bolster Kentucky Hemp Efforts

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Kentucky Agriculture Secretary James Comer said recent measures in Washington and Colorado to legalize marijuana use will only strengthen efforts to allow industrial hemp in the commonwealth.

Marijuana and hemp are considered cousins. Hemp is grown for its fiber and oil and it can't be used as a drug like marijuana can.

Kentucky Hemp Commission will meet for first time in a decade

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:19:42 +0000

For the first time in a decade, Kentucky's commission on industrial hemp will hold a meeting.

The commission has been dormant since its inception, but Agriculture Commissioner James Comer supports hemp and is reviving the panel.

Long Dormant Kentucky Hemp Commission Will Be Revived

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:20:09 +0000

Agriculture Commissioner James Comer says he is restarting the long-dormant Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission.

The General Assembly created the group ten years ago to look into hemp's potential in the commonwealth, but the commission has never met. This morning, Comer announced that he is reforming the commission and, per state law, he will be the chairman.

Paul, Comer to Rally for Industrial Hemp

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:30:57 +0000

U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Agriculture Commissioner James Comer will hold a news conference on Thursday morning at the Kentucky State Fair to rally for industrial hemp.