Tobacco giant studying CBD
Cigarette giant British American Tobacco said it launched a CBD vape that is being sold through a pilot in Manchester, England, as the company continues…
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South Carolina labs clogged
South Carolina’s hemp farming program needs more laboratories to keep up with testing, state officials said. Many companies must send samples to the South Carolina…
Italy authorizes consortium for pharma-grade CBD production
The Italian Ministry of Health has authorized Bio Hemp Farming (Bio Hemp), a consortium, to produce CBD under a special decree, the company announced. The…
New president at U.S. building group
Jacob Waddell has replaced Bob Escher as President of the U.S. Hemp Building Association (USHBA). COO of Ology Essentials, and CEO and founder at Tennessee-based…
How thinking machines can speed development of the fiber value chain
By Robert Ziner | CIHC, Canada Growing hemp to process into fiber goes back more than 10,000 years. The fact that hemp could be easily grown…
California company shut down
A California hemp company was closed by state labor officials after workers complained they have not been paid for two months. Castillo Seed Company, Half…
U.S. hemp group names liaison
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable named former federal prosecutor Russell Coleman as liaison for the group’s initiatives in cooperation with law enforcement agencies. Coleman served as…
Tests to re-certify Italian hemp varieties reported complete
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was revised 25.02.21 based on correspondence from Assocanapa srl, for the following reasons: To correct the explanation previously stated as to…
Leading role envisioned for hemp in Euro outlook on industrial crops
The fiber and bio-energy sectors represent the best opportunities for industrial crops in Europe, according to a focus group survey among agriculture experts carried out…
California county bans hemp
California’s Humboldt County is the first county in the state to permanently ban outdoor hemp growing. Many California counties prohibit or have moratoria on hemp…