To see the devastation cowboy CBD producers and their handmaidens in the “intoxicating hemp” business have brought to the industry, have a look into California. That’s where the emergence of […]
What hath the CBD and ‘intoxicating hemp’ cowboys wrought? Have a look at California Read More »
By Steve Allin In recent weeks, I’ve been focusing on how my knowledge of environmentalism and sustainability can be applied to the current state of the industrial hemp industry. My
Wizards & Prophets: Balancing growth and sustainability in the industrial hemp sector Read More »
Today’s production-driven U.S. hemp textile sector needs to be turned on its head, with the focus shifted to developing consumer demand for high-quality products, according to a new report from
Hemp textile sector should shift focus to create consumer demand for high-quality goods Read More »
Inconsistencies in trade data are hampering global business in hemp products, holding back the economic and environmental benefits for developing nations, according to a new global study. A more systematic
Better tracking of global trade in hemp can help developing nations, UN study says Read More »
Not all hemp cannabinoids would be banned under a controversial amendment proposed for the next U.S. Farm Bill, according to analysis from a key legislative agency. The Congressional Research Service
Think tank says ‘Miller Amendment’ would not ban CBD and other hemp cannabinoids Read More »
While Australia’s hemp industry faces significant challenges to development, political momentum is growing in some states and healthy investment levels are projected over the next two years in the fiber
Fiber comes on strong as Australian hemp fields double, stemming 3-year slide Read More »
INTERVIEW: Emad Rahim has worked as a management consultant for over a decade, supporting organizations and universities in project management, strategic planning, change management, leadership development, and diversity/DEI education and
Aligning benchmarks with best practices is key to elevating hemp’s image Read More »
The nascent U.S. hemp industry still has much to learn, and should look outward when assessing the research needs required to advance development, according to a new paper from the
With much to learn, U.S. hemp industry should take international approach, USDA says Read More »
INTERVIEW: Cefyn Jones of the UK’s Hemp Hound Agency has been closely tracking developments for CBD as a new or “novel” food in the UK since 2017. Jones covers a
When it comes to ‘novel food’ and CBD in the UK, more questions than answers Read More »
Texas-based fiber processor Panda Biotech says it will complete the setup of its factory and begin processing hemp by the end of 2023, after years of delay. Blake Carter, Panda’s
Will widely hyped Texas hemp fiber processor finally get its factory going? Read More »
