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Scientists test fiber hemp for โ€˜forever chemicalsโ€™ cleanup as farmer profits collapse

Scientists and policymakers are exploring fiber hempโ€™s potential to absorb toxic chemicals like PFAS or capture carbon in soil, but those potential benefits have yet to translate into a reliable, profitable market for growers. Fiber hemp production in the U.S. surged to a record high in 2024, but farmers are earning far less from the […]

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