European Commission looks poised for missteps on hemp extracts
Indicators from the European Commission could signal calamitous decisions are ahead for CBD operators across the continent, while at the same time the Commission is…
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U.S. hemp startup got spark by turning to fellow entrepreneurs
When Dylan Veilleux arrived at the idea for transforming leftover hemp stalks into products, he turned to the vibrant startup community in the U.S. state…
Contraction in U.S. fields won’t necessarily mean higher prices
Hemp growing in the USA dropped off by more than 30% compared to 2019, to roughly 200,000 acres (81,000 ha) planted, but that doesn’t necessarily…
Hemp variety from Poland shows strong dual cropping potential
The Polish hemp variety Białobrzeskie has the greatest economic potential among 11 hemp cultivars recently studied by a research team at the University of Kentucky…
Delay of U.S. hemp rules could ease sector’s financial challenges
A U.S. senator has asked the Department of Agriculture to delay issuing final hemp rules under the 2018 Farm Bill until 2022, to delay costs…
U.S. CBD maker CV Sciences records $4.7 million loss in 2nd quarter
U.S.-based CBD maker CV Sciences said it had operating losses of $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2020, a $6 million swing compared to…
Proposed bill in Sicily aims to establish hemp as economic driver
A Sicilian Regional Assembly (ARS) member has put forth a bill aimed at expanding hemp farming and production as local stakeholders envision the development of food, cosmetics,…
Dutch trade group deploys blockchain-powered tool to trace CBD
A Dutch trade group said it has developed a tool that lets consumers trace CBD along the supply chain to ensure they are getting products…
Australian researchers studying hemp nutrition for animal feed
Researchers in the Australian state of Tasmania are studying the nutritional value of hemp for animal feed as they look to expand opportunities for farmers….
Hemp has potential in Myanmar, but corruption is a major barrier
A plan to legalize hemp production is in the works in Myanmar’s House of Representatives, with a draft law expected to come up in the…