Hemp is making (slow) inroads to the textile market.
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West Virginia professor gets $200K from feds to study THC changes in hemp plants
Federal agriculture authorities have awarded $200,000 to a West Virginia University professor to study what leads to inconsistent levels of THC in hemp plants, sometimes above what’s legal. Michael Gutensohn, an assistant professor of horticulture will be collaborating with two former WVU faculty members for the project, which includes seeing what genetics and environmental factors […]
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Paraguay to begin hemp marketing soon
Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture says marketing hemp products in the country could start as soon as December, with the help of a government program. The announcement came recently after Moises Bertoni Hicar, a deputy in the ministry, met with the Association of Roseño Producers, a group that represents 164 growers, Hemp Today reported Monday. Last […]
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Australia completes first hempseed export to New Zealand
Australia has exported its first shipment of hempseeds to New Zealand.
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Clint Eastwood sues CBD companies, alleging they falsely claimed he endorsed their products
Actor Clint Eastwood is suing three CBD companies, alleging they created articles and emails that falsely claimed he was endorsing their products and that he had his own CBD line.
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Alabama ag chief wants state to grow more hemp
Alabama’s agriculture commissioner says he wants farmers in grow more hemp so that more state-made products are available.
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EIHA blasts European agency for considering labeling CBD a narcotic
The European Industrial Hemp Association says the European Commission’s decision to halt “Novel Food” applications as it considers labeling CBD a narcotic “stands against any logic and is nothing but unfair.”
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Hemp in Europe: What you need to know to be a successful investor
Hemp is seeing a new heyday. More countries are expanding their industrial hemp programs, even as confusion continues to reign around the valuable extract, CBD. One just needs to look at Europe to see the opportunities that abound—if the finer details of legality can be navigated. Welcome to the first Hemp in Europe report from […]
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European Commission weighs narcotic label for CBD, halts ‘novel food’ applications
The European Commission has decided to halt “novel foods” applications to infuse edibles with CBD because it’s considering labeling the ingredient as related to narcotics.
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Tuesday webinar: Investment experts advise on seizing global opportunities in hemp
Hemp investors can look at deals both in the U.S. and beyond for money-making potential. In recent years, opportunities to invest in hemp companies have opened up around the world and countries are creating more markets.
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South Dakota works on submitting plan to USDA for cultivating hemp
South Dakota is closer to submitting a final proposal to regulate hemp to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it’s likely a framework won’t be in place for this growing season. South Dakota officials sent a draft plan Thursday for the USDA’s review before a final submission, KELOLAND News reported. State Department of Agriculture spokeswoman […]
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Hemp Industries Association dismantles state-chapter system
The Hemp Industries Association is closing its 13 affiliates nationwide and forming a group to recommend a new structure for the nonprofit advocacy organization. The HIA board’s decision announced Thursday comes during a time of great tumult for the organization, with departures from high-profile leaders over the last year and some member chapters saying the […]
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