The way you press hemp hurd into blocks can make a big difference in how well they insulate and hold up under stress. That’s the key takeaway from a new […]
Study shows how compaction direction affects performance in preformed hemp blocks Read More »
The total value of U.S. hemp production jumped 40% to $445 million in 2024, according to the latest National Hemp Report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While
Flower production led 2024 hemp rally in U.S.; fiber fields expanded but income dipped Read More »
An extensive review of existing research has reinforced the potential of CBD as a treatment for patients who suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy, while urging further studies. The new paper, from
Brazilian study underscores efficacy of medical CBD but calls for further research Read More »
Washington State University (WSU) has launched a six-year research initiative to study the combined effects of biochar and hemp rotations on agricultural crops. The project, backed by a $5 million
$5 million study will look at effects of biochar, hemp farming on soil health Read More »
Plant geneticist and breeder Russell Jessup has been named director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo. The appointment puts a leading hemp scientist at
Leading hemp scientist named director of key agriculture research center in Texas Read More »
Hemp insulation has the potential to become a viable industry in the U.S., but its long-term success will depend on scaling up domestic production and increasing market demand, according to
Study finds hemp insulation viable, but industry needs policy support to scale up Read More »
A study by researchers at the University of Houston suggests it may be possible to enhance hemp plants’ productivity for CBD and fiber production by manipulating their microbes. The findings,
Research suggests microbes can enhance CBD yield and fiber quality in hemp plants Read More »
[Third in a five-part series of the most popular stories on HempToday in 2024] The past year saw exciting advancements in hemp-based construction, underscoring the industry’s growing role in the
Year in Review: Research fuels hempcrete innovations in U.S. and UK housing Read More »
Two U.S. hemp companies have joined with North Carolina State University to look at how harvest timing affects hemp fiber quality, and to develop technologies to improve processing. Montana-based IND
Hemp companies join university in study aimed at improving crop consistency, processing Read More »
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced it will begin enforcing strict regulations on the sale of intoxicating hemp products, following a recent federal court decision that limited the
New Jersey cannabis regulator begins crackdown to rein in intoxicating hemp products Read More »
