CBD company sues air carrier over lost shipment of flowers
A North Carolina CBD company is suing a private air carrier for $2 million over a shipment of hemp flowers that was seized and ultimately…
North America
Idaho says it will soon be ready to submit hemp program to USDA
Idaho, the last of the 50 U.S. states to establish a hemp program, said it hopes to submit its hemp plan to the U.S. Department…
Budget squeeze in Wisconsin could be bellwether for other states
The Wisconsin legislature has declined funding that would have maintained desperately needed positions in the state’s hemp program, leading agriculture officials to suggest they may…
Oregon THC field tests begin; state will regulate delta-8 THC
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) agents have started visiting state hemp farms with THC field test kits after the commission approved temporary rules for its…
Pennsylvania study to look at life cycle of hemp building materials
A two-year study in Pennsylvania will look at the life cycle of hemp derived building materials from the field to the build by collecting plant…
New Mexico school starts hemp program
New Mexico Highlands University said it will launch an academic program in Hemp Entrepreneurship and Production this autumn, giving students a chance to prepare themselves…
Pennsylvania factory to turn out hemp-based plastic products
A Pennsylvania company said it will turn part of a former textile mill into a factory to turn out hemp-based biodegradable plastic food containers, cups,…
Kentucky association pushes back against crackdown on delta-8 THC
The Kentucky Hemp Association (KHA) has sued the state’s agriculture and state police commissioners after what it says were illegal raids at lawful hemp retail…
USDA survey aims to add data to national profile of hemp industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has indicated its intention to add to the body of knowledge about the hemp industry with a survey of…
Connecticut restricts delta-8 THC
A new cannabis law recently enacted in Connecticut includes tight restrictions on the sale of delta-8 THC, as the state joins others around the USA…
