The U.S. Congress has delayed sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid products for one month, giving lawmakers more time to protect legitimate wellness CBD while reopening a broader fight over whether […]
Congress delays U.S. crackdown as CBD, intoxicating hemp get another month to fight Read More »
The Canadian province of Alberta is putting CA$3.75 million (US$2.75 million) into a project to scale up production of regenerated cellulose fiber from hemp, potentially creating another industrial market for
$2.75 million backs materials-maker’s project to scale hemp cellulose fiber in Canada Read More »
The northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has finally put detailed rules in place for licensing industrial hemp cultivation, processing and manufacturing, opening the door to commercial farming while leaving
Indian state opens licensing in long-awaited breakthrough for country’s hemp industry Read More »
The European Union has formally brought hemp-leaf tea into its food-safety framework, setting THC limits that take effect Jan. 1, 2027, another step toward normalizing leaves as a traditional hemp
EU sets THC limits for hemp-leaf tea, advancing recognition as traditional food Read More »
GUEST COMMENTARY By Jeffrey Steiner & Jeffrey Reimer America’s industrial hemp industry faces many challenges, but one of its greatest obstacles today is regulatory uncertainty. Federal policy has not adequately
U.S. researchers want rules that ‘protect consumers without punishing hemp farmers’ Read More »
Canadian fields cultivated for hemp grain rebounded sharply as overall hemp acreage remained relatively stable in 2025, according to the latest annual statistics from the government. Grain, which has historically
Canadian hemp swings back to grain as CBD flower fields vanish, fiber retreats further Read More »
Charlotte’s Web reported another decline in sales in the second quarter as the U.S. CBD company continued cutting costs and restructuring its business following a major investment by British American
Charlotte’s Web sales fall 15% as intoxicants crackdown spurs healthcare pivot Read More »
Australian hemp’s future depends on building processing capacity, manufacturing and end markets that can attract private investment, according to a landmark Senate inquiry. A report on the inquiry, released this
Australian Senate inquiry shifts hemp debate from farming to industrial development Read More »
India has approved a synthetic CBD drug for treating mild to moderate anxiety disorders, giving a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid a new medical application in one of the world’s largest potential mental
India clears synthetic CBD anxiety drug in potential new market for cannabinoid meds Read More »
The European Union has adopted new rules that ease administrative requirements for industrial hemp growers while negotiations continue over broader agricultural reforms that could have much wider implications for the
EU simplifies hemp crop controls while broader agricultural policy changes take shape Read More »
