An extensive review of existing research has reinforced the potential of CBD as a treatment for patients who suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy, while urging further studies. The new paper, from […]
Brazilian study underscores efficacy of medical CBD but calls for further research Read More »
A new law in Kentucky should all but wipe out the state market for products containing intoxicating hemp substances. The bill, which puts tight restrictions on beverages and snacks containing
Restrictive new law in Kentucky likely to kill market for intoxicating hemp products Read More »
Some estimates may be overly optimistic but government and stakeholders in Ukraine agree that hemp fields are likely to grow this year despite the continuing Russian assault in the east.
Ukrainian hemp fields expected to grow despite continuing assault by Russia Read More »
South Africa’s health ministry has withdrawn controversial new regulations that would have imposed a blanket ban on food products containing any part of the cannabis plant, including hemp-derived ingredients such
South Africa reverses hemp food ban, pledges broader industry consultation Read More »
Brad Truman is a research analyst at consultancy Canna Markets Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. After four years working as
‘I’m surprised how few hemp-related businesses actually have a legitimate product’ Read More »
A proposed law that would ban intoxicating hemp products moved one step closer to becoming law in Texas this week, as a wave of legislative and regulatory action aimed at
Texas Senate passes intoxicating hemp ban 24-7, as other states advance crackdowns Read More »
South Africa’s leading opposition party, has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s surprise ban on cannabis-containing foodstuffs, warning that it will stifle the growing hemp
Opposition party calls for reversal of ban on hemp derivatives in South Africa Read More »
Washington State University (WSU) has launched a six-year research initiative to study the combined effects of biochar and hemp rotations on agricultural crops. The project, backed by a $5 million
$5 million study will look at effects of biochar, hemp farming on soil health Read More »
Brussels has delayed addressing Italy’s restrictive measures on industrial hemp and CBD, with stakeholders warning that the holdup is stifling the country’s growing hemp industry, following a March 17 debate
Brussels delays action on Italy’s restrictive hemp laws, leaving CBD industry in limbo Read More »
Moldova has officially entered the industrial hemp sector, issuing its first authorization for hemp cultivation under new regulations that open the door for fiber and seed production. The approval, granted
Moldova grants first authorization for hemp cultivation, ushering in a new era Read More »
