U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has revived legislation that would raise the legal THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.3% to 1.0%, a move that comes as lawmakers simultaneously escalate efforts […]
A newly formed Industrial Hemp Innovations Hub will head up a key UK parliamentary body, marking a renewed national effort to reform hemp policy and support sector development. The Hub,
Launch of industrial hemp hub, new parliamentary group signal renewed push in UK Read More »
A rare rift between Texas’ top Republican leaders has upended efforts to ban hemp-derived THC products, setting the stage for a dramatic policy showdown in a special legislative session next
Policy showdown looms in Texas after governor’s veto of bill to ban intoxicating hemp Read More »
INTERVIEW: Dr. Andre West is Professor of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, where he also serves as Director of the
Success in hemp textiles depends on targeted innovation, policy, and mindset shifts Read More »
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said state Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) is fully prepared to enforce a new bipartisan bill aimed at reining in intoxicating hemp products, a move
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South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is including industrial hemp in its efforts to boost agricultural trade with China, positioning hempseed and wellness derivatives as promising export categories alongside avocados, macadamia nuts,
South African province eyes China for hemp exports in new Brics-driven trade push Read More »
A European authority has issued an official warning over hemp-derived intoxicants, signaling a new chapter in the EU’s drug policy and setting off alarm bells for the industrial hemp sector.
EU drug agency’s warning on hemp-derived intoxicants is ominous signal for CBD makers Read More »
Belgian researchers and companies are increasingly turning to industrial hemp as a potential tool in the battle against PFAS contamination, with early field trials showing encouraging results in the Province
Belgian hemp trials show promise in extracting metals, chemicals from polluted soil Read More »
INTERVIEW: Patrick Atagi is President & CEO of the Washington, DC-based National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC), which advocates on behalf of the U.S. hemp industry. With extensive experience
Fiber, grain sectors need smart rules, separation from hemp-derived intoxicants Read More »
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has established a 24-member State Advisory Council on Cannabis to address what he calls a public health emergency created by synthetic intoxicants derived from hemp.
North Carolina governor moves to rein in hemp intoxicants, citing health emergency Read More »
