CSU to plant hemp seeds, begin hemp research

Collegian Central
According to Mark Wdowick, assistant vice president for CSU’s Research and Industry Partnerships, the University is considering hemp cultivation studies, and plans to plant hemp seeds in the summer of 2015.

CSU plans to collaborate with CU and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) for the hemp research. The Colorado Research for Novel Translational Applications, or CoHeReNT will oversee this research.
http://www.collegian.com/2015/01/csus-hemp-research-has-collaborative-beginnings/109390/

Agriculture Department seeks farmers to grow hemp

The Tennessean
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is looking for a few farmers interested in growing industrial hemp.

Applications are now open for farmers and producers to work with department in the production of industrial hemp.
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/01/26/state-seeks-farmers-grow-hemp/22378317/

Cannabis Therapy's Hemp Harvest Paves Way to Commercialization

MarketWatch
Through an agreement with Rocky Mountain Hemp Inc., a relatively known micro-cap cannabis company will produce the first U.S.-grown hemp used in a commercial product in over 60 years. The low-THC and CBD-rich hemp will be used to support near-term commercial endeavors.
Cannabis Therapy Corp. CTCO, -5.56% developer of phytocannabinoid-based medicinal products for humans and animals, recently announced that it passed pre-harvest inspection by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and subsequently harvested its first ever hemp crop. With less than 0.3% THC content, the hemp will be legally integrated into product development and commercial applications. 
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cannabis-therapys-hemp-harvest-paves-way-to-commercialization-2014-09-30