Czech government triples limit value for industrial hemp
In a move that is expected to underpin new demands for comprehensive cannabis reform at European level, Czech President Miloš Zeman signed a law in the last week of September that
Don’t get too involved in California’s new hemp law just yet
Last week, AB-45 completed its run through the California legislature and was put up for signature to Governor Gavin Newsom, which is likely imminent. Once signed, the law will go
How does hemp help fight climate change?
Hemp is certainly one of the most valuable crops in the world today. Not only does it produce the versatile medicinal substance cannabidiol (CBD) in larger doses than cannabis, it
Wait, why are we still not using hemp plastic?
Hemp plastic can be used to make a range of items in households, electronics, cosmetics, automobiles, and even toys. It offers a whole range of options, not only options, but also
Minnesota court explains cannabinoids made from hemp in liquid form (but not in leaves!)
We don’t often write about criminal cases, but a recent Minnesota Court of Appeal ruling caught my eye because of its potential impact on the Minnesota people and businesses
Industrial hemp products, including CBD, are finally legal in California
Many people ignore – or just won’t believe – the fact that until recently California was a bit of a villain when it came to the manufacture, distribution and sale
US government funds research to isolate hemp fiber as an environmentally friendly alternative
Globally, there has been a lot of focus and focus on green initiatives in all sectors, and the Feds are starting to take this seriously. One way to demonstrate your commitment to e
Hemp farmers give up as prices continue to fall
As hemp prices continue to fall, farmers are leaving. When the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, farmers were excited about the opportunity to grow hemp legally. Visions of massive demand
The USDA Approves Colorado’s New Hemp Plan, What Does This Mean For Other States?
The term “approval,” when used to refer to any cannabis discourse in America, always gets a lot of attention. This is because marijuana enthusiasts want more states to legally
Pot-power couple: Beyoncé builds hemp farm when Jay-Z appoints company CEO
In what Business Insider called “the world’s best power couple,” Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Beyoncé expanded beyond the fashion, film and music industr
FDA Denies Submission of Charlotte’s Web Hemp as Nutritional Extract |
The FDA released a letter questioning how safe Charlotte’s Web is and whether it should be labeled as a dietary supplement. The letter from the FDA was mailed on Aug. 11 with
Destruction and legalization of hemp crops analyzed in the latest report
A new report from New Frontier Data looks at the average number of factories considered “hot” and what the industry might look like in the near future. New Frontier Data releas
Is a New Hemp Extract a Breakthrough Natural Weight Loss Discovery?
Is the potential of hemp extract ever running out? No, it does not exist!! Hemp is now the gift that goes on and on, and with the possibilities of this new extract, the weight loss
Charlotte’s Web Announces Completion of One of Three Hemp Studies
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. announced on July 30th that the company’s CW Labs science division and Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences
Delta-8, smokable flower saves hemp farmers
Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products that keep hemp framers alive. The regulatory loophole that allowed Delta-8 to be sold legally also creates legal confusion. Delta-8
WA state cannabis authorities prohibit processors from using hemp CBD to make delta-9-THC
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) released a statement on Friday aimed at resolving the legal issue of making Delta-9-THC from hemp-derived CBD in the legal markets. T
Oregon’s New Approach to Hemp Products and Delta-8 THC
On July 19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, HB 3000, signed a collective bill focusing on the Oregon hemp industry. HB 3000 includes many changes, but one aspect of the bill that will
How Hemp Smart supports mental wellbeing beyond CBD
CBD is great – but it’s even better with help. It’s been such a tough year for everyone that “how are you?” has become the new “How are you?R
New hemp extract has potential weight loss properties
A new hemp extract from ECS Brands promoted weight loss in all test subjects, according to the results of a recent study. In a study sponsored by the National Institute of Health,
Is Hemp the Next Source of Income for Farmers and States?
The global industrial hemp market is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 34% from 2019 to 2026.IIndustrial hemp is an agricultural plant that uses all of the plant