The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a genetically modified variety of industrial hemp designed produce high levels of the CBG (cannabigerol) while eliminating all THC and CBD. CBG
Genetically modified hemp that boosts CBG, eliminates THC is approved Read More »
CBD products do not reduce chronic pain, are potentially harmful to health, and are ultimately a waste of money, according to new research from the UK published in a leading
Study says CBD is bogus as pain remedy, producers ‘trading on hope and despair’ Read More »
Canadian regulators have failed to recommend changes that would start treating hemp as a normal agricultural crop, drawing sharp criticism from the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA), the country’s leading
With Canadian hemp production down, trade group tears into regulators Read More »
Intoxicating hemp products are now banned in South Dakota after Gov. Kristi Noem signed a law intended to remove from the market all products containing delta-8 THC and other synthetic
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill banning intoxicating hemp products Read More »
Researchers at a New York engineering school say they are developing siding insulated with industrial hemp for the remodeling of buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint
Development of insulating hemp siding is goal of $1.5 million research project Read More »
While the legalization of industrial hemp five years ago heralded potentially vast new markets, the reality has brought chaos, exploitation and threats to public health, state attorneys general warn in
States say 2018 Farm Bill has ‘failed,’ urge Congress to rein in intoxicating hemp Read More »
The market for CBD and other hemp cannabinoids in New York state remains under serious threat after a federal judge tossed out a lawsuit by a group of producers and
New York CBD market under serious threat as judge dismisses stakeholders’ lawsuit Read More »
Wyoming high school students successfully lobbied for a law banning intoxicating hemp products after several of their classmates suffered health problems from delta-8 THC. Students in a Youth For Justice
After delta-8 THC makes students sick, classmates spur ban on intoxicating hemp Read More »
The Global Hemp Innovation Center of Oregon State University has received a $10 million grant to advance economic development among 13 Native American Tribes by setting up hemp processing operations. In addition to setting up factories,
$10 million grant backs hemp-focused economic development for 13 Native American tribes Read More »
Arizona hemp stakeholders say an opinion from the state’s Attorney General clarifying the legal status of intoxicating hemp products could also damage the market for CBD extracts. In an opinion issued
Delta-8 THC, other ‘diet weed’ products belong in pot dispensaries, says Arizona AG Read More »
