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Jul 15, 2022
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Hemp Farming Symposium

Jul 15, 2022
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Hemp, sustainability, Economics

Jun 21, 2022
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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, 2022
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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 11, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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 7, 2022
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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, 2022
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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...

May 28, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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 13, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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...

Apr 13, 2022
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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, 2022
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Georgia medical marijuana production bill falls one vote short

No relief for patients in stalled cannabis oil program Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Stalled More than 20,000 Georgians who were...

Apr 13, 2022
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State Policy Weekly Update 4/1/2022

This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Georgia, and several other states....

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