U.S. hemp farmers suffer at hands of common foe: Mother Nature
Wildfires, insect infestations, cold weather, fungus and flooding have all caused major headaches for U.S. hemp farmers this year, wiping out many and demonstrating in…
Polish institute has ambitious plan for global growth
Poland’s Institute of Natural Fibers & Medicinal Plants (IWNiRZ) has launched a program aimed at lifting the fortunes of the agrarian nation’s hemp farmers while…
Hemp associations in U.S. state of Kentucky announce merger
Two hemp groups in the U.S. state of Kentucky have merged in an effort to expand lobbying and educational activities and coordinate efforts with hemp…
Anticipating growth in outdoor hemp farming, U.S. developer releases new seed
U.S. seed developer New West Genetics (NWG) has released ABOUND, a line of dioecious hemp seeds for row crop farming, suggesting that conventional outdoor growing…
Proper framework could boost New Zealand hemp, report says
A fully functioning hemp industry could generate billions in income for New Zealand by 2030 if authorities can get their act together and create constructive…
Plan for over-the-counter CBD in Australia carries heavy restrictions
Australia’s Ministry of Health has handed down an interim decision that could lead to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of CBD, but such products would face many…
Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects
An Israeli design student who has developed hemp-based composites for production of everyday objects says she sees the project turning into a business as developers…
Farmers in U.S. northwest face new challenge: Grasshoppers
While industrial hemp has a reputation for being resistant to pests, somebody forgot to tell the grasshoppers in the northwest United States, where some farmers faced a minor plague of…
U.S. hemp association restructures amid financial challenges
The U.S. Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has simplified its membership structure and established a sponsorship program as it seeks to recover its footing after financial…
Virtual tours of hemp building projects featured at IHBA symposium
The International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) will tour hemp construction projects around the world next week during its 9th Annual Symposium, featuring initiatives in Europe,…