California lawmakers will be faced again with the long-debated question of whether to allow hemp extracts in food and beverages in the state when the legislative session opens Monday, but this time the proposal comes with a twist: The measure would also ban smokable hemp flower – an increasingly popular and unregulated segment of the industry. […]
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Vermont to conduct ‘contactless’ inspections of hemp operators during COVID
Vermont will be conducting contactless inspections of hemp operators to limit person-to-person contact during the pandemic. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets says the inspections will begin with a phone call, followed by an email and an online form to gather information about number of harvested lots, yields, and results of contaminant testing, […]
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Private investment in Puerto Rico needed for hemp industry to thrive, official says
Puerto Rico’s agriculture secretary says private investment is needed to build the infrastructure for the hemp industry to thrive in the U.S. territory. Secretary Ramon González told a local news outlet, Noticel, that without hemp processing plants, “the business of investing in the fields is for nothing,” “I believe that a lot of expectations were […]
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New Michigan law lets veterinarians discuss CBD options with pet owners
Michigan’s governor has signed legislation to allow veterinarians to talk with pet owner about giving cannabis to their animals for therapeutic use. Michigan lawmakers approved the proposal in December and lets veterinarians “consult” with pet owners about the use of either marijuana or hemp products for their pets, the Oakland Press reported Friday. Sales for […]
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4 considerations before choosing pesticides for hemp production
4 considerations before choosing pesticides for hemp production
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Despite falling 2020 hemp acreage, Wisconsin farmers remain interested in crop’s potential
Wisconsin’s humidity and long winters make it a tough place to cultivate hemp, but the state’s recent history shows the plant can still grow in abundance.
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Study: CBD oil could extend strawberries’ shelf life
University of South Florida researchers say CBD oil applied to strawberries can potentially extend the fruit shelf life, potentially opening a new commercial end use for the hemp extract.
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Amid slumping economy, hemp legalization in Costa Rica gains momentum
Costa Rica’s government and the public are embracing the idea that industrial hemp can be a much-needed economic driver if legalized, but the question of allowing marijuana for medical use has been a harder sell.
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Hemp businesses cheer as US House votes to decriminalize cannabis
If Congress decriminalizes cannabis regardless of THC levels as it’s considering, hemp businesses say they can look forward to easier access to banking services and advertising.
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Hemp industry groups seek feedback on possible checkoff program
Hemp industry groups want to hear from producers and farmers about whether they would support having a national checkoff program to raise money for industry research and promotion. The National Industrial Hemp Council and the Hemp Industries Association launched the survey and are collecting responses until Dec. 15. Checkoffs exist for nearly a dozen U.S. […]
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Whole Foods CEO: CBD product dosing needs improvement or consumers will walk
For the CBD industry to have staying power, products need to be dosed effectively or consumers will become cynical about the much-hyped commodity, said John Mackey, the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market.
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Canada hemp producers say acreage, exports up 20% this year
Canada’s hemp acreage and export value are both up than 20% this year, the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance reported after its annual gathering this year was held online.
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