Proposed law in U.S. would make CBD a dietary supplement
Bi-partisan legislation aimed at advancing clear rules for CBD and other hemp compounds has been re-introduced in the U.S. Congress. The measure, the Hemp and…
North America
Wyoming mulls smokable hemp rules
The Wyoming Legislature is considering a measure that would limit the use of smokable hemp to those 21 and over, and prohibit its use in…
Going green, all the way, in an eco-friendly HempWood casket
An American coffin maker has had its newly developed hemp-composite casket approved by the Green Burial Council, a trade group that evaluates practices and materials…
CBD strains pass AOSCA review
California-based Arcadia Biosciences said four varieties in its GoodHemp line have been approved by the national Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA), and can…
Which hemp variety to plant? Start with a holistic view
While hemp growers in Latin America & Southeast Asia continue to look for hemp varieties that will thrive, companies in northern “hemp zones” are advancing…
Minnesota hemp forum Feb. 10-11
Regulations, breeding, farming, research and marketing of hemp will be explored during an online forum Feb. 10-11 hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)….
U.S. transport firm offers free insurance
Illinois, USA-based 357 Hemp Logistics is providing its shipping customers up to $50,000 of declared value hemp cargo insurance at no cost on domestic and international…
Pennsylvania hemp initiatives get grants
Hemp initiatives in construction materials and animal medicine received grants from the state of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the…
Hemp needs wide range of research, say U.S. stakeholders
While enthusiasm is high among U.S. hemp producers, the industry suffers critical bottlenecks and wide gaps in knowledge that require broad-based research initiatives, according to…
Bio-tech firm announces CBD trials
ANANDA Scientific Inc., a biotech pharma company, and the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine announced a second clinical trial to evaluate the…