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Jul 15, 20220 min read


Jul 15, 20220 min read


Growers, processors explore fiber, grain hemp in Ohio and Pennsylvania
“It’s not that no one wanted to produce industrial hemp back in 2020 … it’s just there was no infrastructure,” said TJ Richardson, of The...
Jun 21, 20221 min read


Men’s Health and Medical Cannabis
The U.S. obesity rate in 2017-18 was around 42.4 percent. And that was before the gyms, outdoor social events, and pretty much everything...
Jun 21, 20221 min read


15 Mind-Blowing Ways Hemp Can Impact The Plant
July 19, 2020 It can take more than 5,000 gallons of water to produce 2.2 pounds of cotton. In fact, cotton is one of the most...
Jun 11, 20221 min read


The war is speeding up Ukraine's efforts to legalize medical cannabis
June 9, 2022 The Ukraine's cabinet had approved a bill "on regulating the circulation of cannabis plants for medical, industrial...
Jun 11, 20221 min read


Is Delta-8 Legal in Georgia?
June 1, 2022 Growing federal pressure isn’t stopping Delta-8 in Georgia no matter how hard they try. According to Georgian state law,...
Jun 11, 20221 min read


What is Hemp Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where ?
June 12, 2022 Hemp fabric is not susceptible to shrinkage, and it is highly resistant to pilling. Since fibers from this plant are long...
Jun 7, 20221 min read


NBA star Isiah Thomas on how his dream of making a hemp car is coming true
“I envision a future where the Fords, the GMs, the Stellantis’ of the world take plastics out of their automobiles and infuse them with...
Jun 7, 20221 min read


Federal Agency Endorsing Controlled Substance
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has rejected a veteran’s application for recognition of his hemp products company.
May 28, 20221 min read


National Agricultural Hemp Report Released
On February 17 of this year, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of a landmark survey of hemp...
May 28, 20221 min read


Delta 8 THC Are Federally Legal
The Ninth Circuit panel, for its part, noted that although delta-8 THC has “psychoactive and intoxicating effects,” it falls within...
May 28, 20221 min read


Hemp 101: Everything You Need To Know
How is Hemp Different from Marijuana and Cannabis? Before we get to the nitty-gritty of this article, it’s best to clear up the matter of...
May 13, 20221 min read


Growing Industrial Hemp-Risks and Rewards
Industrial hemp is grown for food, feed, fuel, building materials, and more. Traditional hemp, grown for mass market products such as...
May 13, 20221 min read


MORE GROWERS, LESS HEMP IN INDUSTRY SLOWED BY UNCERTAINTY, PANDEMIC
“The industry isn’t going to go away,” said hemp entrepreneur Morris Beegle on Thursday. “It’s going to become more of a whole-plant...
May 13, 20221 min read


Hemp Car: 80 Years in the Making
Legend has it that Henry Ford made a car out of hemp fibers back in 1941 and had huge plans for using bioplastics in the automotive...
May 13, 20221 min read


U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill MORE Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, a bill that would end the federal prohibition on cannabis by removing it from the...
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Georgia medical marijuana production bill falls one vote short
No relief for patients in stalled cannabis oil program
Apr 13, 20221 min read


State Policy Weekly Update 4/1/2022
This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Georgia, and several other states.
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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