The Hemp Mine Blog

Cannabis and hemp growers should take preventative measures to guard against crop damage during periods of heavy rains—and know what to do with rain-soaked plants in the aftermath. Heavy rainfall during harvest season can leave outdoor cannabis and hemp cultivators across the country scrambling to save their crops.When rain is in the forecast, what’s an outdoor cannabis grower to do? Click here to read full article by Melissa Schiller from Cannabis Business Times

READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA VOYAGER MAGAZINE: https://southcarolinavoyager.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-allison-justice/

Buzz Buttons, scientifically known as Acmella Oleracea and commonly referred to as the "toothache plant," "electric daisy," or "Sichuan buttons," have been creating a buzz in the culinary and health worlds. These small, yellow buds offer an exhilarating sensation to those who dare to chew on them, while simultaneously boasting an array of health benefits. A Taste Adventure Awaits The unique sensation that Buzz Buttons provide is what sets them apart in the food industry. When chewed, these tiny buds trigger a tingling, numbing sensation, followed by an increase in salivation and a cooling feeling in the throat. This sensory experience can...

This past growing season Dr. Allison Justice noticed an interesting fungal growth in our field hemp in late October. She immediately took this to the Clemson Plant Pathology Clinic to have it identified by Dr. Xiao Yang. This was actually the first report of this disease in industrial hemp in SC. Industrial hemp is an emerging crop in SC, so the detection of this disease helps SC growers to take actions to monitor and prevent disease outbreak as well as develop an effective management practice when it occurs. This pathogen has been noted in other crops and is ubiquitous in...