Class
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Plants, Soils, and Climate Department
Faculty Mentor
Matt Yost
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The industrial hemp industry is rapidly emerging in Utah - nearly 1,200 acres were permitted in the state in 2019, and new growers registered for 2020. Many questions remain on optimal production practices for this new and potentially high-value crop. Research throughout the United States is limited as more and more states issue hemp, smokable flower, and medical marijuana licenses. One for the first Utah outdoor research sites was set up for the 2020 growing season and will be repeated in 2021. Trials on fertilizer, variety, and irrigation and rate were tested in different spans (sections) of a lateral irrigation system. Three varieties were chosen for the irrigation and rate trials and randomly replicated three times under each rate. Plants were transplanted in late May 2020 and harvested in October 2020. Harvest index, biomass yield, stem yield, and full cannabinoid analysis were measured on the harvested plants to determine how irrigation technology, rate, and variety influence each of these indexes. Preliminary results will be presented. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-11-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Effects of Irrigation Technology and Rate on Hemp Production
Logan, UT
The industrial hemp industry is rapidly emerging in Utah - nearly 1,200 acres were permitted in the state in 2019, and new growers registered for 2020. Many questions remain on optimal production practices for this new and potentially high-value crop. Research throughout the United States is limited as more and more states issue hemp, smokable flower, and medical marijuana licenses. One for the first Utah outdoor research sites was set up for the 2020 growing season and will be repeated in 2021. Trials on fertilizer, variety, and irrigation and rate were tested in different spans (sections) of a lateral irrigation system. Three varieties were chosen for the irrigation and rate trials and randomly replicated three times under each rate. Plants were transplanted in late May 2020 and harvested in October 2020. Harvest index, biomass yield, stem yield, and full cannabinoid analysis were measured on the harvested plants to determine how irrigation technology, rate, and variety influence each of these indexes. Preliminary results will be presented. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.