19 states form regulatory association
Cannabis regulators from 19 U.S. states have joined to establish the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), which aims to assist federal, state, and local jurisdictions deal…
North America
U.S. researchers suggest new way to distinguish hemp, pot
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota (UM, USA) argue in a study that delineating “hemp” from “marijuana” based on THC content alone…
$6.1m investment in Indiana processor
Viobin, a unit of Denver-based PHM Brands that processes nutritional extractions, said it will invest $6.1 million in hemp processing infrastructure at operations in Michigan…
Canadian firm debuts CBD drink mix
Canada’s BevCanna Enterprises Inc. announced development of “Beyond Energy” a ready-to-mix CBD-based beverage additive. The Vancouver-based company said it developed the flavors, ingredients and formats…
Bill in Texas would help CBD market
A Texas state senator said he will present a bill that seeks to legalize medical cannabis, including CBD. Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat, said the…
U.S. state of Montana opens marketplace
The U.S. state of Montana has launched a portal to connect hemp farmers with buyers looking for seeds, fiber and biomass. The platform, established by…
Navajo Nation sues hemp farmers in USA
A Navajo Nation tribe in the U.S. state of New Mexico has filed suit against 33 farmers the tribe says violated its laws by growing…
U.S. lawmakers say DEA rule on THC violates Farm Bill’s intent
U.S. lawmakers have written the government’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), urging the agency to clarify its rules for processing industrial hemp, warning the guidelines could…
Bankrupt GenCanna seeks to claw back money from questionable loans
GenCanna, the beleaguered Kentucky, USA hemp processor that went bankrupt earlier this year, has filed suit against a New York state hemp company, seeking to…
U.S. partners set program aimed at solidifying hemp value chain
Two Colorado, USA partners are launching a Farm Partner Program, aiming to help growers who cultivate their in-house genetics for the production of hemp crops…