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  • Fiber & Grain Field Day videos will be posted soon — stay tuned!
  • The 5th Cornell Hemp Webinar Series kicks off on January 28, 2026, running every other Wednesday through May 6. More details coming soon!

Production manual available online

production manual coverNow available en español: Estado de Nueva York Cannabis sativa L. Manual de Producción

The New York State Cannabis sativa L. Production Manual provides growers and members of the Cannabis industry with research-based information on sustainable hemp cultivation to achieve a high-quality, profitable, and compliant yields.

Manual sections include an introduction to Cannabis sativa cultivation and cultivation for fiber, grain and cannabinoids, important lab techniques and hemp regulations.

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New guidebook from Harvest New York

guidebook coverThe NYS Cannabis sativa L Guidebook is an essential resource for cultivators in New York State, offering comprehensive guidelines on regulatory compliance and best practices in cultivation. It provides instructions on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and safety.

The guidebook also includes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, featuring preventative measures, recommended products, and reactive protocols to manage pest issues effectively. To assist with diligent record-keeping, the guidebook offers product tracking sheets, IPM scouting logs, and forms for tracking product applications, helping cultivators streamline their tasks and maintain compliance.

This guidebook not only provides actionable guidelines but also facilitates data collection in this newly established industry. By using the included forms and logs, cultivators can contribute valuable data to help improve industry standards and practices.

Our Purpose-Driven Hemp Research

hemp researchers performing height and stand count procedures

Hemp is a promising crop. New markets for hemp have opened up after a recent wave of legislation. By growing, selling, and processing hemp, New York could revitalize its economy. Products from hemp include fiber for textiles and insulation, healthy hemp seed oil, animal bedding, and novel medicinal products. To realize its potential, research and extension are needed to ensure optimal crop productivity and quality.

As New York’s Land Grant University, Cornell CALS’s School of Integrative Plant Science has assembled an interdisciplinary team of researchers and extension specialists to study how the state can move forward in developing its hemp industry.

Our team will:

  • Identify the best commercially available hemp varieties to grow in New York conditions, and develop new cultivars that will thrive in New York.
  • Identify the best growing practices for hemp in New York, including seeding rates, best soil types, fertilizer rates, weed management, and the optimal time to harvest.
  • Identify possible barriers to this industry’s development, including seed issues, diseases, and insect pests, and will provide science-based solutions to these barriers.
  • Analyze and provide information on markets and end-product value.
  • Produce fact sheets, grower manuals, and internet resources.

We have designed this website to serve the public good by sharing what our team learns about New York hemp production. Click the image below to watch a video about our purpose-driven hemp research:

 

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