Canadian hemp group acquires water rights in northwest Colorado
Global Hemp Group (GHG) of Canada said it acquired water infrastructure in Colorado through a private, third party transaction. GHG said the all-stock deal, with…
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Massachusetts opens land for hemp
The state of Massachusetts has opened up some 73,000 acres of protected farmland to hemp production. The land was previously blocked from all forms of…
$20 million for CBD retail platform
Canadian cannabis company High Tide Inc. said it will acquire 80% of Fab Nutrition LLC, Wisconsin, USA for $20 million. High Tide, Calgary, Alberta, is…
U.S. initiative to evaluate impact of CBD on sleep
Two U.S. companies say they will carry out an observational study to evaluate the impact of CBD on sleep. Prospect Farms, Prospect, Maine, and Radicle…
$600k grant supports Missouri research
Lincoln University (Missouri) as been awarded a $600,000 grant to lead multi-university research into farming and uses of industrial hemp. The grant is from the…
Nova Scotia food developer is honored
David Giffin, managing partner at Giffin Technologies and Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods received “Value-Added Processor of the Year” honors from the Nova Scotia Ministry of Agriculture….
Options expand for growers of CBD flowers in Canada
Nine American CBD cultivars from four breeders have gained listings among approved hemp varieties in Canada, giving Canadian farmers more options for flower production. Canadian…
Research project sees market for hempseed oil in skin care
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) said it will partner with an Illinois company on a 24-month project aimed at developing…
Virginia couple sue police over raid
A Virginia couple say they have filed a federal lawsuit against members of the Newport News Police Department following a raid two years ago when…
Place sought for hemp in U.S. Botanic Garden
Three lawmakers have written a letter requesting the U.S. Botanic Garden install a display of hemp plants. If approved, it would be the first first…