A federal judge has ruled that certain hemp-derived products can initially be used in Medicare pilot programs, pending resolution of a lawsuit by anti-marijuana groups seeking to block the policy. […]
U.S. judge lets Medicare hemp pilot program proceed as critics escalate opposition Read More »
INTERVIEW: Vikramm Mitra is co-founder and managing director of Delta Botanicals & Research, an India-based cannabis research firm. He is leading a government-funded project to develop stable cannabis genetics, aimed
India is ‘treasure trove’ of cannabis genetics, but policy will determine development Read More »
An Iowa company has received a $1 million federally backed loan to support a new hemp processing facility. The financing, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), supports Rock
$1 million federal loan supports Iowa hemp processor as state production remains limited Read More »
After years of uncertainty, many CBD makers with products in the UK food-safety pipeline are being pushed toward a stark commercial crossroads — continue investing under shifting assumptions, or cut
UK’s switch to EU food safety rules could push thousands of CBD products to dead end Read More »
Polish hemp company Kombinat Konopny’s debut on NewConnect, the junior market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, was one of the strongest openings ever seen on the platform and marks another
Polish hemp textile maker draws heavy demand in public offering on Warsaw exchange Read More »
A coalition of anti-cannabis groups has filed suit in federal court seeking to block what it characterizes as the coverage of non-FDA-approved hemp products under Medicare-linked programs. The lawsuit, led
Anti-cannabis groups sue over U.S. plan allowing hemp products in healthcare programs Read More »
U.S.-based Charlotte’s Web Holdings (CW) has agreed to a restructuring deal with British American Tobacco (BAT) that removes the CBD maker’s largest liability while sharply increasing the tobacco giant’s ownership
Tobacco giant deepens stake in Charlotte’s Web, as revenues stall, losses persist Read More »
INTERVIEW: Dr. Ernesto Valenzuela is a Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics at La Trobe University. His work supports regional development, agriculture and sustainable industries, translating research into practical insights for
‘Hempcrete’s performance resonates more strongly than abstract sustainability claims’ Read More »
Industrial hemp advocates in the United States are seeking $652 million in federal funding for 2027, outlining an ambitious push to build supply chains, processing capacity and markets for grain
U.S. group calls for $652 million hemp investment from feds; how realistic is it? Read More »
In the lingering battle over intoxicating hemp in the U.S., a newly formed “coalition” has entered the debate — an engineered, campaign-style effort that presents itself as grassroots while operating
Bi-partisan lobbyists join the cynical cause as intoxicating hemp faces endgame in U.S. Read More »
