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Illuminent Owners Share Thoughts on Effects of Imminent Hemp Ban

Wednesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illuminent was born in California but now lives in Carmi and also boasts a storefront in Harrisburg. If a ban that was passed and added in just prior to the spending bill that re-opened the federal government takes effect, it will mean wholesale changes... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshall Investigating Fire At Hemp Plant

Monday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

An investigation continues into a Carmi mans business that went up in flames late Thursday evening. On February 17th at around 11 PM the Carmi Fire Department and White County Ambulance Service was dispatched to Keith Bostch’s Hemp Manufacturing Plant that had caught fire.... Read More.

IDOA RELEASES 2020 HEMP HARVEST NUMBERS

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has released final harvest numbers from the 2020 hemp growing season. IDOA issued 802 Hemp Growers licenses for the 2020 season. Hemp farmers reported 2,734 acres planted resulting in 2,392 acres harvested. The 2020 numbers are... Read More.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VIRTUAL HEMP SUMMIT

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host a virtual Hemp Summit Tuesday, February 23. The free online event will take place from 9 am to noon with presentations from growers, processors, university researchers, industry stakeholders and IDOA staff. “We have had two... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Craig Poole and White County Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves were notified of a theft that occurred from James McKinney’s hemp field located at 479 Co. Rd. 1925N in Enfield. James followed the suspect vehicle, a silver vehicle bearing Illinois passenger plates... Read More.

Enfield Man Reports Theft of Hemp Plants to White County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

James J. McKinney of Enfield reported, to the White County Sheriff’s Department, Wednesday, the theft of three hemp plants from his farm ground at 479 County Road 1925N in Enfield. McKinney noticed the plants missing on Tuesday morning and believes they were taken in... Read More.

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Google IT Pilot, Cybersecurity, Hemp and More Discussed by SIC Board

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 24, to discuss a number of new opportunities for the college, policy changes, cyber concerns, dual credit and finances among others. SIC has been chosen for a new pilot program to offer a Google IT... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Learns About Hemp

Friday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meeting The Carmi Rotary club heard a fascinating talk about the hemp industry on Thursday. Rotarian Tom Logan, who owns a home and some acreage in Indiana, attended a meeting in Evansville to learn more about this growing industry. Tom explained that the... Read More.

Henderson Shop Hopes to Cash In On Hemp

Friday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Henderson Shop Hopes to Cash In On Hemp The market for CBD oil is growing and a shop in Henderson is hoping to cash in on what could become a billion dollar industry. The Henderson hemp company sells industrial hemp and CBD products from inside the... Read More.

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Hemp Forum Planned for Sunday in Carmi

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau at 304 East Robinson Street in Carmi will be the site of a HEMP Forum this Sunday, July 29th at 1:00 p.m. With the current legislation before us nationally and in Illinois, some say it’s time for farmers in... Read More.

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Illinois State Fire Marshall Investigating Fire At Hemp Plant

IDOA RELEASES 2020 HEMP HARVEST NUMBERS

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VIRTUAL HEMP SUMMIT

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Enfield Man Reports Theft of Hemp Plants to White County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday

Google IT Pilot, Cybersecurity, Hemp and More Discussed by SIC Board

Carmi Rotary Learns About Hemp

Henderson Shop Hopes to Cash In On Hemp

Hemp Forum Planned for Sunday in Carmi

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