Fiber field day set in Indiana
The Midwest Hemp Council (USA) and the Indiana Farmers Union will host a Fiber Forum & Field Day on Aug. 30 in Martinsville, Indiana that…
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Polish officials stonewalling FINOLA over questionable THC tests
The producer of FINOLA cultivation seed is fighting back against a decision that would eliminate subsidies to farmers who cultivate the popular hemp variety in…
‘Time is right’ for UK government to push framework advancing CBD
INTERVIEW: Andy Yates is Pharmacy Associate at the UK-based Association for the Cannabinoids Industry (ACI), which assists companies looking to enter the UK and EU markets….
Australian study shows hemp’s promise as feed for sheep
Sheep that were fed hemp pellets showed production gains, indicating potential for a high yielding, multi-purpose, summer feed option for livestock, according to a study…
Kentucky food maker raises $4.5m
Victory Hemp Foods of Kentucky said it has raised about $4.5 million to expand its production capacity for hemp food ingredients. The company said it…
Costa Rica’s program for medical cannabis, hemp could start in autumn
Proponents are optimistic that a proposed law that would establish a framework for medical cannabis and industrial hemp in Costa Rica could be in place…
GHA Q&A on decortication today
Dave Greer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at CannaSystems, will talk about decortication and hemp processing on the Global Hemp Association (GHA) Education Series…
Santa Fe Farms names new VP
Santa Fe Farms named Hunter Buffington Vice President of its Products Division and Director of Policy and Advocacy. Buffington will be responsible for commoditizing hemp…
Rep. Barr headlines Kentucky event
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr will provide a legislative and banking update as keynote speaker for this year’s Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) Conference & Tradeshow. The…
Association of major brands calls on FDA to settle CBD ‘Wild West’
An association of major U.S. brands has called for urgent government action on CBD regulation, warning of “the continued expansion of a ‘Wild West’ CBD…