A Review on the Current State of Knowledge of Growing Conditions, Agronomic Soil Health Practices and Utilities of Hemp in the United States
Abstract:
This article reviews the scope of the hemp industry in the United States as well as providing information of the growing and cultivation of hemp, including its use to improve soil health and as a cover crop.
Key Findings:
• Industrial hemp shows great potential of integrating agronomic management practices intended to improve soil health
o Crop rotation – hemp increased wheat yield, decreased nematodes and pathogenic fungi in the soil
o Organic Amendments – huge potential for incorporating animal waste as fertiliser
Correspondence:
Arnab Bhowmik
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411
Email: abhowmik@ncat.edu
Adesina, I. et al. (2020). A Review on the Current State of Knowledge of Growing Conditions, Agronomic Soil Health Practices and Utilities of Hemp in the United States. Agriculture, 10 (4), 129.
