The groundwork for flourishing fiber and hempseed segments is well underway in the US.  This is the piecemeal work that includes broad infrastructure development, and problem solving for a wide range of production and transportation issues. Vertically integrating industrial scale supply chains for hemp fiber will present challenges, given the vast technical territory it spans.  Viable product concepts will spawn innovation throughout the supply chain where participants at various levels can fill a needed role. This organic growth will underlie a diverse supply chain that serves a range of industry. 

Energy projects are emerging in hemp now, and we expect ample opportunity to parlay our biofuels expertise into an emerging hemp energy segment.  We reported on the use of post-extraction CBD biomass for fuel pellets last year, and will look to update readers on this…