Finding the Right CBD Products
Wondering which CBD products you should try and how much you should take? With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which CBD products you should incorporate into your daily routine, as different products offer different benefits. WHAT CBD PRODUCT IS BEST FOR ME? For stress, general inflammation, or to improve sleep […]
Is CBD Legal?
“Is CBD legal?” “Can I buy or possess CBD?“ Yes, CBD is legal in the United States. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, was legalized in all 50 U.S. states for both cultivation and consumption. Cannabidiol is a common compound in the hemp plant, which is a close […]
What is CBD?
So, you’ve heard of CBD, but what is it? Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is a naturally-occurring compound that is found in hemp plants. Hemp has many uses, but we focus on producing high-quality, organic CBD products at Bluestem Prairie Farm. Hemp is part of the marijuana family, but the varieties of hemp used to […]
September Farm Update
While we can hardly believe that it’s September and the summer season is coming to an end in Iowa, we are excited to start winding down our growing season and begin planning for harvest! Our plants currently vary from five to nine feet in height, and are entering into the final stages of growth. As […]
History of Hemp
Throughout history, hemp has been an important global crop. In fact, the oldest-known use of hemp dates back to hemp cords in ancient China and Taiwan in 8000 BC and hemp cloth in ancient Mesopotamia. In fact, the widespread use of hemp in such close proximity to the birth of agriculture indicates that it could […]
Our First Harvest
Following state testing and approval of our plants’ THC levels, our first field of Autoflower hemp plants were ready for harvest this week. Once plants have been tested and approved by the state, the crop must be harvested within 15 days. As this was our first harvest, we’ve spent the past several months waiting with […]
Our Inaugural Season: September Update
It’s hard to believe it’s already September, but here we are! Our autoflower plants, which went in on July 15, will be ready to harvest later this month, soon to be followed by our full-season varieties, which were planted on June 25. Prior to harvest, our plants’ THC content has to be tested and approved […]
Hemp: What is it?
At Bluestem Prairie Farm, we produce high-quality, USDA-certified organic hemp. Though there has been an uptick in hemp farming in the United States in recent years, the cultivation of hemp is nothing new. Hemp has been used for thousands of years to produce textiles, rope and paper, as well as a great many other products. […]