Two research initiatives have resulted in new methods for measuring THC in cannabis plants and in downstream edibles that can help to clear a logjam in testing and reduce the […]
Two new methods can speed up testing of hemp, marijuana for THC content Read More »
Researchers in the United Kingdom are working to advance the use of hemp and other natural fibers to replace polluting materials in conventional circuit boards. Experts from Waterlooville-based Jiva Materials
UK grant supports research of hemp fibers for use in sustainable electronics Read More »
As the hemp industry searches for that Next Big Thing, an ambitious startup in Wisconsin said it expects to raise a billion dollars within three to five years to develop
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Cannabinoids from hemp could be the basis for natural pesticides, according to research conducted at Cornell University. Higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from pests
Research shows hemp-derived cannabinoids could be basis for natural pesticides Read More »
Wine produced from the grapes co-planted with hemp showed increased quality, and the presence of hemp plants improved vineyard soil, according to research in New Zealand. The three-year study, by
Study shows hemp plants enhance wine quality and soil in New Zealand vineyards Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a hemp variety genetically engineered to produce super-low levels of THC. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed
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University researchers in Michigan are studying hemp for its potential to clean up soil contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals that have drawn close scrutiny by environmental
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Construction of a newly opened hempcrete building at Canada’s University of British Columbia (UBC) resulted in 80 percent less carbon emissions than had it been built using traditional techniques and
Canadian team’s hempcrete building is ‘carbon-minimal, beautiful’ Read More »
[Fourth in a series of most popular stories on HempToday in 2022] Researchers and entrepreneurs continue to explore real-world applications for industrial hemp, many of which show promise in big,
Researchers and innovators continue to develop alternative uses for hemp Read More »
Researchers in Texas have embarked on an ambitious project to develop hemp varieties for dual cropping of fiber and grain that can thrive in the state’s climate conditions. Ten to
Texas researchers say they’ll have new hemp varieties ready by 2024 Read More »
