This story first appeared at Marijuana Business Daily. With hemp cultivation legal in the U.S., there is a need for fast and convenient methods for analyzing residual pesticides on crops to replace existing, time-consuming approaches. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National University of Litoral in Argentina have extended an existing method […]
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Texas ag chief challenges USDA debt plan for disadvantaged farmers
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who also grows hemp and frequently promotes the crop, is suing the U.S.Department of Agriculture over a $4 billion plan to help socially disadvantaged farmers through debt relief.
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How to decide on synthetic versus organic fertilizers for hemp plant nutrition
Cannabis is a heavy-feed crop, requiring plenty of nutrition to produce high yields.
But deciding whether to grow with conventional or natural fertilizers depends on a cultivator’s growing style and goals.
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Drink up: 5 strategies for making cannabis-infused beverages
Extraction scientists and formulators are racing toward faster and cheaper ways to make cannabinoid molecules – hydrophobic and therefore impossible to dissolve in water – suitable for incorporating into drinks.
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USDA to research hemp ingredients in skin- and personal-care products
The research arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to find better ways to use hemp oils in skin creams and other personal-care products.
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Texas CBD maker accused of damaging the reputation of a wildflower farm
Texas hemp company Wildseed Hemp faces a trademark lawsuit from a wildflower farm that says its name its damaging the wildflower business’ reputation.
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Why hemp could (finally) be a common automotive component: Q&A with Aptera’s Nathan Armstrong
This story has been corrected to update per-acre yield estimates in pounds, not tons. It’s common lore in the hemp industry: Henry Ford made a car out of hemp, but then anti-cannabis hysteria and a malevolent steel industry squashed the plant’s potential as an automotive component. The true history is more complicated. Engineers have been […]
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US Postal Service delays ban on mailing vapes
The U.S. Postal Service is delaying a ban on vape products in the mail, saying the agency needs more time to review how to implement the changes ordered by Congress.
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Fiber processor BastCore raises $2.8 million to ramp up production
Alabama fiber processor BastCore has raised $2.8 million from Series A investors and plans to use the money to keep up with demand.
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How cannabis extraction companies can reduce energy costs
Reducing energy use is top of mind for environmentally conscious cannabis extraction companies.
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How cannabis cultivators can reduce their carbon footprint
This story first appeared at Marijuana Business Daily. Whether operating indoors, outdoors or in greenhouses, cannabis cultivators have developed a reputation for not being as green as the plants they grow. From pesticides to energy use, there are a myriad of ways growers can cut back on their carbon footprint. Some require a little investment, […]
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US House passes marijuana banking reform that includes hemp provision
Hemp advocates are cheering a House vote this week to clear banking hurdles for marijuana operators.
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