Bill to clear way for banking services advances in U.S.
A banking measure that would ease the way to basic financial services for hemp companies has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, and now heads…
Critics say govt. failing Paraguay’s small farmers by blocking seeds
Hemp stakeholders in Paraguay say the government is favoring large business interests to the disadvantage of peasant farmers in contravention of earlier decrees that call…
U.S. fiber processor says it has raised $2.8 million
U.S. fiber processor BastCore LLC said it was oversubscribed for a fund raising round of $2.8 million as it develops an industrial complex near Montgomery,…
Researchers say studies lacking on CBD and bone breaks
CBD could play a dual role in medical treatment of bone fractures, but more research is needed into the application of cannabinoids to orthopedic surgery,…
First food safety applications for CBD advance in UK
Three CBD brands may remain on the market in the United Kingdom after three food safety applications were approved under Novel Foods rules. The Food…
Proposed CBD law in Illinois draws ‘major concerns’
Critics of a proposed bill on CBD in Illinois say the law would be a burden to the sector, which is already battling an oversupplied…
USDA approves hemp plan by Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho says it is proceeding with final rules on hemp growing after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the…
Italian ‘eco-leather’ is new use for dust from hemp fiber
Italian developers have introduced Napee, an “eco-leather” textile containing hemp waste powder that does not use toxic solvents in the production process, is recyclable and…
Washington state sets law for hemp processing
Hemp interests in the state of Washington may now apply for processing licenses for all parts of the plant, but extracts from hemp flowers may…
Australian project will set technical plan for fiber production
A project in Australia will map out technical needs for a processing value chain that makes use of stems from hemp plants grown mainly for…