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NWG ABOUND® Fiber Forward Varieties

By admin|2023-04-28T04:18:02-06:00January 3rd, 2023|Categories: blog|

NWG ABOUND® fiber forward varieties 2022 Customer success across the US! These hemp plots performed well thanks to good agronomic practices and the high germ and uniformity of our well-bred Certified seed varieties. See for yourself how US-bred fiber varieties compete. NWG will meet the average cost of competitor varieties on qualifying orders - offer ends 01/31/2023. Request seed info@newwestgenetics.com or 800.970.1615 Seed Made in the USA.

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Renewing the NWG Mission in 2023

By admin|2023-04-28T02:08:19-06:00December 23rd, 2022|Categories: blog|

Longest Running US Hemp Breeding Program. We're on a mission to contribute solutions to solve global agricultural challenges. We combine traditional breeding, modern genomics, and agronomic expertise to create non-GMO, proprietary hemp seed bred for high-yield, hybrid vigor, and sustainable production. Success starts at the seed.

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Minnesota Farm Fest

By admin|2023-05-05T22:32:52-06:00August 3rd, 2022|Categories: blog, speaking engagements|

This week NWG CSO, John McKay visits the great state of Minnesota! He is talking with prospective hemp farmers and demonstrating our varieties at Minnesota Farm Fest. Minnesota Farmfest strives to bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country. This endeavor provides one place for farmers to network, experience and learn to grow their farming operations. The event takes place across 50 acres of land to showcase products, services and technologies from over 500 exhibitors and vendors. Through careful planning and organization, they provide live product demonstrations, host smart and insightful educational sessions and organize fun family activities to not only help farmers grow their family businesses but also to celebrate farming and the rural lifestyle. We are excited to join Minnesota Hemp Growers Co-op at this event and talk about hemp production opportunities in Minnesota. Tomorrow John heads on up to an NWG breeding site at University of Minnesota and a visit the Minnesota Hemp Growers Co-op's NWG 4000 crop. Its a BUSY but rewarding time in the season visiting fields of our genetics across the US. John McKay promotes NWG hemp genetics at Minnesota Farmfest Minnesota Farmfest Hemp Plot - Planted in July

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IEC Thermo Webinar

By admin|2023-05-05T22:43:31-06:00June 10th, 2020|Categories: blog, speaking engagements|

ABOUND: Revolutionizing the Hemp Industry NWG's Jenny Boyd and Rich Fletcher talk about hemp genetics and production on a Webinar with IEC Thermo's Jen Paffenroth.

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New West Genetics donates hemp fiber to The Farm at Lee Martinez, Fort Collins, Colorado.

By admin|2020-03-12T21:06:34-06:00March 12th, 2020|Categories: blog, news|Tags: donation, fiber, hemp|

March 12, 2020 New West Genetics, a global leader in hemp seed genetics and local Fort Collins company is pleased to announce the donation of hemp fiber to The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, managed by the City of Fort Collins. The Farm at Lee Martinez is a much-loved local attraction for area families and children to learn about working farm life and learn about the care for farm animals. Lee Martinez has a host of farm families – from cows, pigs sheep chickens, to horses and ponies. Part of that care is clean, non-allergenic bedding, for which hemp fiber is a perfect solution. Wendy Mosher from New West says “We are proud to give back to our community in whatever way we can, we are so happy that our fiber is being recycled into bedding for the animals at The Farm. Hemp has so many different applications from the seed and grain to the flower and the fiber, this truly is a plant that keeps on giving.” Bridget Brownell, Recreation Supervisor, The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, City of Fort Collins had this to say “Hat’s off to New West Genetics for thinking about giving the leftover plant matter to The Farm for bedding. We appreciate their donation. It is always nice to give something a second purpose!” New West Genetics is a global leader in premium hemp seed genetics. New West Genetics combines traditional breeding, modern genomics, and agronomic expertise to create proprietary hemp seed bred [...]

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