Missouri Hemp Agricultural Pilot Rule

PURPOSE: Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Program rule 

explains the grower and handler application requirements, selection process, application period, and fees. [Missouri]

Scotty- They want future Missouri Hemp farmers to sign their life away, give permissions above and beyond what looks like questionable Legal Freedom issues.

It's a failure to not address Canna-Safety and it's no help the Politicians are creating a Harm Not Help industry; instead of a Help Not Harm- thriving CannaBiz circular economy

(1) Each applicant for an Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Program

Grower and/or Handler Registration must complete and submit an application for registration on a form provided by the department.

Applications must be postmarked by the deadline for closing the application period. Notice of the open application period will be posted on the department’s website.

(2) Growers engaged in the production and cultivation of agricultural hemp seed shall obtain an agricultural hemp seed production permit.

(3) Handlers engaged in the processing and/or distribution of agricultural hemp seed to registered growers shall obtain an agricultural hemp seed production permit.

(4) Growers and/or handlers must apply for separate registrations for each plot of land, location, facility, or establishment where industrial hemp will be grown or handled.

(5) Completed applications must provide the following information:

(A) The complete legal name, mailing address, email, and phone number of the applicant;

(B) The applicant’s state of residence or state in which the entity is domiciled;

(C) Type of business entity: person, cooperative, or joint venture;

(D) Type of registration: grower or handler;

(E) Request for Agricultural Hemp Seed Production Permit, if applicable

(F) Legal description, street address, and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the plot of land used for cultivating industrial hemp and the industrial hemp storage facility location, if applicable;

(G) Legal description, street address, and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the industrial hemp processing facility and industrial hemp storage facility location, if applicable;

(H) Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for each variety of industrial hemp planted;

(I) An industrial hemp production, research, and marketing plan;

(J) The application for a grower registration must include submission of:

1. Any evidence of farming experience for the department’s consideration, such as a copy of an IRS Schedule F federal tax form for at least one (1) of the past three (3) years, the applicant’s farm serial number (FSN) issued by the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency, or evidence of agricultural education;

2. A detailed map of the plot of land on which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp, showing the boundaries and dimensions of the growing area in acres and the location of different varieties within the growing area;

3. Requested number of acres for production and cultivation of industrial hemp...

Link to my collection of Missouri Hemp Rules Regs Govt Info free download.

Canna Safety and CO2 Extraction

With all the reports of contaminants and toxins from pesticides, heavy metals, etc that are in Cannabis products these days- where some are caused by cannabis phytoremediation abilities.  I requested information from a CO2 Extraction equipment manufacturer in re to contaminants and toxins and what happens during the CO2 extraction process.

 Here are the first round of questions I submitted:

1) can or will the CO2 extraction system separate and remove these somehow or will the contaminants get concentrated by the system?

More proof #CannaSafety is needed. https://t.co/FC97xhdMjF

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) January 30, 2019

2) could the CO2 Extraction system be used to remove the Lignin in hemp plant stalks? 

#CannaSafety: 4 in 29 samples equates to 13.8 % of the samples tested for suspect materials. https://t.co/N5pa24WUdX?#cbdoil #CannabisNews

H/T @HempTodayNews pic.twitter.com/vFXCK4NYzc

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) January 27, 2019

3) in the case of my planned phytoremediation project where I'll be using plants to clean up a Superfund full of Nuclear Waste and Heavy Metals and your equipment is used how would you suggest the system be "decontaminated"  or would I have to have 2 CO2 extraction systems- one for phytoremediation project and one for normal cannabis grow op?

If any MOhemp blog reader has additional info or suggestions please let me know.  It's plainly obvious canna-safety should be addressed.

Scotty, MOhemp Energy.

#Hemp #Phytoremediation #CannaSafety
If the CO2 extraction process could remove pollution. This would help hemp use for phytoremediation all around the globe!https://t.co/EaSQZImAdv

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) February 1, 2019

WWE Daniel Bryan Shows Off Hemp Belt

@WWE: This is the new symbol of excellence. Say hello to the new 100% SUSTAINABLE HEMP #WWEChampionship! #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan

@WWE
THIS is the new symbol of excellence.

Say hello to the new 100% SUSTAINABLE HEMP #WWEChampionship! #SDLive
@WWEDanielBryan

Update 3-11 Ronda- Wrestling inst real

Ronda: “Wrestling isn’t real”

Daniel Bryan: pic.twitter.com/4C32IwANXe

— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) March 11, 2019

Reposted the #WWEhempbelt  Video to the "Hemp Environmental Forum" FB page  https://t.co/GpLERV0phC

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) January 30, 2019

WWE SmackDown
The "NEW" Daniel Bryan unveils the NEW WWE Championship made from sustainable, organic hemp!

Here's a few more images of the WWE Hemp belt

#DanielBryan #WWE #HempBelt

CannaSafety Crys CannaCanary

Here is yet another CannaGuru mentioning CannaSafety with 4:29 suspect test results.

Need for standards
“One common thread when speaking to brands and industry observers is that there are no industry-wide standards,” said Marc Lewis, Executive Editor of Remedy Review. “Consumers need to be careful in a space where demand is dramatically outpacing oversight.”

4 in 29 samples equates to 13.8 % of the samples tested for suspect materials. 

It's a failure to not address Canna-Safety and it's no help the Politicians are creating a Harm Not Help industry; instead of a Help Not Harm- thriving CannaBiz circular economy. 

Supportive Laws and what should be the baseline S.O.P. procedures for all Cannabis Industry:

 Guidelines, Rules, Regulations, and Talking Points. 

One of the future Canna-Safety talking-point discussions needs to include:  Cannabis plants ability to absorb toxins by phytoremediation. 

DID YOU HEAR THE CANARY IN THE CANNABIS COAL MINE?

IT MATTERS NOT WHETHER BY IGNORANCE OF WHAT THEY'RE DOING OR WHETHER THESE UNSCRUPULOUS BUSINESSES ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOOST AND PEDDLE THEIR WARES TO UNSUSPECTING BUYERS…
while operating under the guise of Selling Medicine. These blatant actions of the greedy industry players who are only focused on financial gain is plainly obvious.

Authors opinion: The ignorance, lack of foresight, improper testing procedures, and botched research; should never jeopardize a cannabis consumers health.


The Cannabis Canary has been sounding off and attempting to alert everyone to the dangers that unscrupulous Canna-Industry Players who are focusing on capitalization and exploitation of cannabis.

Cannabis Cash Cow

Cannabis Cash Cow https://t.co/zR4mmwtnsS #CannaSafety that too many DO NOT realize.

— systembuster (@stlsystembuster) October 8, 2022

Helping or Harming

in the Cannabis world of Media Manipulation and Political maneuvering where it sure looks: Canna-Safety comes last on the list.

It's a failure to not address Canna-Safety and it's no help the Politicians are creating a Harm Not Help industry; instead of a Help Not Harm- thriving CannaBiz circular economy.

Supportive Laws and what should be the baseline S.O.P. procedures for all Cannabis Industry Guidelines, Rules, Regulations, and Talking Points.

One of the future Canna-Safety talking-point discussions needs to include:  Cannabis plants ability to absorb toxins by phytoremediation.

Arthur proposes, to safely use Cannabis Sales for the $monetary$ cash cow it is becoming. With baseline: guidelines, rules, best growing practices, etc.  The entire cannabis industry can easily be proactive vs reactive to known problems and by sharing truth.

It's plain to see the authors fears are justified when observing the actions around the fledgling industry by being an objective outsider (who is also working on a cannabis startup- MOhemp Energy) that monitors what so many of the Cannabis Industry Players, Federal- State- Local government agencies, the short-sighted Politicians, and other Canna players- and everyone else who is just greedily anticipating the future Millions of Dollars in income and The TaxMan scheme's the income generation that will be coming into their Bank accounts and political coffers.

Lack of Canna-Safety oversight, is basically- throwing everyone's Personal Health and Safety under the bus.

Unfortunately many of the unaware and uninformed cannabis consumers who may feel Cannabis is Mother Nature's gift to mankind. fail to realize the products they're using and the techniques used in the production of cannabis consumables are full of chemicals, toxins, and contaminants that are known hazards and detrimental to people's health. How is the Cannabis industry helping and not harming?

Recently 3 cannabiz gurus left clues in the article: How to Buy the Best Safe and Effective CBD Products

• Hemp is a powerful phytoremediation crop, which means it cleans the soil. Stanley (It's also referred to as a bioaccumulator.)

• You'll want to ensure the hemp in your product is grown using responsible farming practices in soil that is pre-tested for toxins. Reeves emphasized this, saying the way hemp is grown is tantamount to its safety as a consumer product.

• Look for CBD products made with American-grown hemp because they're generally safer than hemp grown overseas, Melany Dobson, chief administrative officer at Hudson Hemp advises.

Did you hear the Canary in the Cannabis Coal Mine?

It matters not whether by ignorance of what they're doing or whether these unscrupulous businesses are attempting to boost and peddle their wares to unsuspecting buyers…

while operating under the guise of Selling Medicine. These blatant actions of the greedy industry players who are only focused on financial gain is plainly obvious.

Authors opinion: The ignorance, lack of foresight, improper testing procedures, and botched research; should never jeopardize a cannabis consumers health.


The Cannabis Canary has been sounding off and attempting to alert everyone to the dangers that unscrupulous Canna-Industry Players who are focusing on capitalization and exploitation of cannabis.

The blessing and curse of Cannabis Plants Phytoremediation abilities

In the 3 examples above it matters not to a cannabis plant where the toxins come from. A cannabis plant will naturally bioaccumulate and absorb both pollutants and helpful minerals from any soil, water, or air it comes in contact with. These under reported Cannabis Phytoremediation abilities are creating health risks to people who are consuming canna-products that are grown in environments that are full of toxic chemicals.

The blessing and curse of Cannabis Plants Phytoremediation abilities. Toxins Contaminants or pesticides Was the hemp grown in pesticide-soaked soil? Did it get into the product? Was the CBD extracted using solvents? Are they in the product? "Request batch testing [results] to make sure there's no issue of contaminants, toxins, heavy metals, etc.," says Stanley. "Every company should not only have in-house testing but also verify through credible third-party laboratories that the product has the right concentration of CBD and is free from contaminants, residual solvents, and pesticides."

Save yourself: Don't let lack of Canna-Safety oversight, throw you under the bus and jeopardize your health.

Author shares additional phytoremediation tips and resources on the Hemp blog in addition to the Facebook Group Hemp Environmental Forum.

Missouri Proposed Hemp Rule

If you feel the Missouri Hemp rules and regulations are unjust, shortsighted and unfair please submit your comments before the proposed rules become law. https://agriculture.mo.gov/proposed-rules/#proposed-rules

Missguided Missouri Hemp Rules blog post.

The misguided Missouri Hemp laws have reinforced how important it is for people to "contact and share" and become known to all Leaders in Government Agencies (in every division) letting them know how their rules and regs "help or harm" the populace. Scotty MOhemp Energy 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS:

1. Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed rule with the Missouri Department of Agriculture,
2. ATTN: John Brunnert, PO Box 630, 1616 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or online at 
3. Agriculrure.Mo.Gov/proposed-rules/. 
4. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Added by Scotty: comments can also be submitted on the Missouri Department of Agriculture Website  https://agriculture.mo.gov/proposed-rules/#proposed-rules

2 CSR 70-17.070 Industrial Hemp Registration Fees, Renewal of Registrations, and Other Fees

PURPOSE: This rule explains registration and other related fees.
(1) Upon the department’s selection of the application, the applicant will be provided an Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Grower and Handler Registration Agreement to be signed and submitted along with the applicable registration fees. Institutions of higher education are exempt from these fees.
(A) Grower registration fee: five hundred dollars ($500) plus—
1. Forty-five dollars ($45) per acre to be planted.
(B) Handler registration fee: five hundred dollars ($500) plus—
1. For processing the grain component of industrial hemp: five hundred dollars ($500);
2. For processing the fiber component of industrial hemp: five hundred dollars ($500);
3. For processing the leaf and/or floral material component of industrial hemp (hemp extract and/or CBD): three thousand dollars ($3,000); or
4. If processing more than one (1) component, the handler shall pay the fee associated with each component.
(C) Agricultural Hemp Seed Production Permit fee: five hundred dollars ($500).
(2) Registered growers must pay an annual renewal fee of forty-five dollars ($45) per acre for the second and third year of registration.
(3) Registered handlers must pay an annual renewal fee equal to the applicable processing fees listed in this section in (1)(B)1. through 4. for the second and third year of registration.
(4) Registrations are effective on the date originally issued by the department and will expire three (3) years after the date of issuance.
(5) Applications for registration renewal must be received no more than one hundred twenty (120) days and no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the three- (3-) year registration. Registered growers and handlers shall be required to satisfy all requirements for registration as if never before registered, including completion of an acceptable state and federal criminal background check. Registered growers will be considered first for subsequent three- (3-) year registration renewals.
(6) If unaccounted acres are available for production and cultivation, the department will announce an open application period on the department’s website. During this period, the department will consider new applications and registration modifications for the acreage.
(7) When destruction is required, the department will assess to the registered grower an appropriate destruction certification fee. Such fee will be commensurate with the Missouri Highway Patrol or local law enforcement agencies’ costs for certifying crop destruction.
Such fee shall be paid within thirty (30) days of receiving an invoice.
AUTHORITY: section 195.773, RSMo Supp. 2018. Original rule filed
Nov. 20, 2018.
PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will annually cost public entities thirty-five thousand nine hundred fifty-nine dollars ($35,959) in the aggregate.
PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will annually cost private entities one hundred seventy-nine thousand four hundred sixteen dollars ($179,416) in the aggregate.
NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed rule with the Missouri
Department of Agriculture, ATTN: John Brunnert, PO Box 630, 1616 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov/proposed-rules/. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the
Missouri Register. Nopublic hearing is scheduled.
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Is the Missouri Government really trying to help Missouri Farmers who want to grow Hemp or just catering to big business interests?
The Fees alone I feel are enough to discourage anyone from partaking in this opportunity that will help all Missourians.
Using the example above for MOhemps plan of offering a service to process farmers Missouri grown hemp into sources of income from the following help products:

1. Clean String Fibers
2. Hemp Hurds
3. Hemp Lignin
4. Seed Separation and cleaning 
5. Biodiesel Production
6. Livestock Feed 

Will have a Fee Charge of: $1,500 before ever touching a Hemp plant. Add this costs to the required other Missouri Business Fees, Labor Costs, Required Record Keeping, and Insurance, etc.  Are more than the income potential that a 40 acre pilot study plot of land will net. 

• Handler registration fee: five hundred dollars ($500) plus—
• 1. For processing the grain component of industrial hemp: five hundred dollars ($500);
• 2. For processing the fiber component of industrial hemp: five hundred dollars ($500);