Michigan Gov. Whitmer consolidates cannabis and hemp regulation to increase efficiency
By Maureen Meehan Three years after its inception, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency is getting a new name. The agency will be renamed the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and wil
British hemp cooperative recognized as refugee haven
A hemp farm in the UK is being honored as a refugee haven for its program to support immigrants in search of a better life. Hempen, a cooperative focused on the benefits of hemp, h
Hemp Oil Can Lower Your Cholesterol According to a New Medical Study
According to the Centers for Disease Control, a little over more than half of the American adult population are medicating with cholesterol-lowering drugs. And while high cholester
Bill Introduced to Raise THC Limit in Hemp to One Percent
Hemp production was legalized at the federal level under the 2018 Farm Bill—but endless red tape and regulatory demands make it next to impossible to thrive in the industry. Grow
Finally, Idaho has become the 50th state to legalize hemp
Through Nicholas Rodriguez Hemp, Inc., a leading global industrial hemp company, commended Idaho for becoming the 50th state to legalize hemp. Thanks to House Bill #26, passed in t
Car batteries made from hemp: 200 times cheaper to produce than classic batteries?
From Franca Quarneti Via El Planteo Canadian and American researchers have developed batteries from hemp that are used to power cars and tools. As reported by Facts About CBD, the
What is hemp seed oil and is it as good for your skin as cosmetic companies say?
Cannabis Sativa is a unique herbaceous plant that has been around for centuries. Historically, communities used this plant for a variety of purposes, from skin care to textiles to
Cannabis, marijuana and hemp – what exactly is the difference?
Many names are ascribed to the plant, scientifically known as Cannabis Sativa. From weed to hemp to cannabis to marijuana, this seven-pronged leafy plant has a list of aliases that
Mississippi legislature is bringing hemp into the governor’s office
A Mississippi senator brought 3.5 grams of hemp to show Governor Tate Reeves, who recently opposed the amount of cannabis allowed for the state’s medical cannabis program, to
First US credit union accredited to conduct cannabis and hemp banking transactions
New Mexico attorney general Hector Balderas announced Monday that the state’s Eagle Federal Credit Union will be the first financial institution in the United States to be ac
New York Hemp Plan Approved by USDA
New York state received approval of its hemp plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of the year. New York State Commissioner for Agriculture Richard A. Ball
Hemp and cannabis plants can cleanse the soil of heavy metals, but does all of that metal end up in your weed?
A new study claims that cannabis plants could be dangerous to the health of the consumer due to their ability to accumulate or ingest dangerous compounds in the soil. Cannabis plan
How hemp concrete is building the future
Earlier this year, Croissy-Beaubourg France inaugurated the Pierre Chevet Sports Center, a multi-purpose sports facility. The facility is 4,000 square meters and made of hemp concr
Texas Supreme Court is suing smokable hemp ban |
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case contesting the state’s ban on smokable hemp and has scheduled oral hearings early next year. After hemp was legalized at the
Berlin introduces edible hemp tickets for bus and subway drivers to ease the stress of Christmas
By Nina Zdinjak The Berlin transport company BVG, which is already known for its playful marketing campaign, has just launched a new one – edible “hemp tickets”.
High Times Hemp Cup: People’s Choice Edition 2022 is taking shape
The High Times Hemp Cup: People’s Choice Edition presented by Hemp Hop brings together participants and jurors from all areas of the hemp sector. Celebrations begin this Janu
Should hemp CBD biomass be used as feed for farm animals?
Hemp farmers, along with researchers from Oregon State University (OSU), are exploring the possibility of using CBD by-products to make feed for farm animals. The hemp industry in
Non-partisan Bill Calls on FDA to Regulate Hemp CBD Foods
By Nina Zdinjak Since hemp and its derivatives were declared federally legal under the 2019 Farm Bill, the industry has been waiting for clear rules and regulations regarding food
Hemp as a textile – high fashion of the future
What are the environmental costs of a cotton t-shirt? In some parts of the world it is 2.7,000 liters of water, 1.2 pounds of fossil fuels, 0.1 pounds of pesticides, and 0.2 pounds
Does it matter whether your CBD comes from industrial hemp or medical cannabis?
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. With the recently signed law in California to legalize industrial hemp and hemp-derived produc