An estimated 115,000-138,000 acres (46,000-56,000 ha) of hemp will be harvested in the USA this year, after farmers were licensed to grow 511,442 acres (207,000 ha) of the crop, according […]
Hemp harvest in USA could hit 138,000 acres, trade group predicts Read More »
Holly Bell, Director of Cannabis at the Florida Department of Agricultural & Consumer Services (FDACS) will give an overview of Florida’s industrial hemp program at this year’s Florida Industrial Hemp
Florida hemp program under review during November conference Read More »
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has changed the definition of marijuana to exclude hemp — helping to clarify the plant is no longer considered a controlled substance. The DEA
U.S. agency moves to clarify hemp not a ‘controlled substance’ Read More »
The United States Navy has officially prohibited sailors from possessing or using CBD, citing its “zero tolerance” drug policy. “Navy policy has not been affected” by hemp’s legalization under the
U.S. Navy issues policy warning sailors not to use CBD Read More »
Friends and colleagues started flooding social media late this week upon hearing of the passing of U.S. hemp innovator Mark Linday, founder of Green Spring Technologies, Fort Worth, Texas. Linday
U.S. hemp plastics innovator Mark Linday passes away Read More »
Hemp cultivars planned for development at a new seed bank under Cornell University in New York State, USA, could be ready for growers within five years, according to the University.
U.S. seed bank could bring new cultivars within five years Read More »
Canadian cannabis producer PharmaCielo is in the process of acquiring Australia-based nutraceuticals maker Creso Pharma, the companies have announced. PharmaCielo, which is listed on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange with a
Canadian firm in deal to buy nutraceuticals maker Creso Pharma Read More »
An American lawmaker has introduced the Hemp for Victory Act, a sweeping measure which aims to plow the ground for the nation’s hemp industry. “My bill will lay the foundation
‘Hemp for Victory’ redux would help plow ground in USA Read More »
Investment in 16 hemp processing operations in the U.S. state of Kentucky represent a $94 million total investment expected to create more than 900 full-time jobs, state officials recently announced.
Hemp processing in U.S. state of Kentucky sees flurry of investment Read More »
U.S. rules governing cosmetics, dietary supplements, food and food additives should simply be expanded to embrace hemp extracts, the trade group Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has advised the federal Food
U.S. trade group suggests simplified rules for CBD and extracts Read More »
