HEMP: Many Opportunities as an Alternative Crop
Most people know that industrial hemp has been a source of rope, cloth and paper since ancient times, but few recognize its incredible potential today. It represents an ecologically stable, renewable source of raw materials to make such diverse products as automobile fuel, plastics, building materials and food for animals and people. Montana State University

NICHE PRODUCTS FOR SOYBEANS
A limited number of individual niche market producers have developed their own marketing channels, and thus deal directly with the end user. Identifying niche markets, developing the opportunity to sell directly to the user, negotiating delivery contracts, arranging for shipping and so forth, can be both time consuming and costly. This should not suggest that individuals not consider trying to develop their own markets, but recognize that the task is not an easy one. University of Illinois

GOAT MEAT SNACKS
Once considered an exotic specialty item, goat meat may soon become a supermarket staple in the United States, spurred by the nation's increasing cultural diversity. University of Florida

PATENTS PENDING
Agricultural economist Thomas Schotzko of Washington State University forsees are trend toward more patented, proprietary varieties of fruit and vegetables that producers will be licensed to grow in limited production. Supply and demand will be kept in a balance that produces profits for growers. Washington State Universit