The Desert Whale: the boom and bust of hemp in Arizona

• Main Authors: Anastasia K. Stats (Author), Ken G. Sweat (Author), Robert N. Masson (Author), Kendra D. Conrow (Author), Amy E. Frazier (Author), Maxwell C. K. Leung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This paper examines the factors that led to the collapse of hemp grown for cannabidiol (CBD) in Arizona, the United States of America (USA), and particularly in Yuma County, which is a well-established agricultural area in the state. Methods This research uses a combination of ma...