Canadian and French hemp varieties offer the most potential yields of grain and straw from a single crop, according to ongoing trials in four Midwestern U.S. states. Researchers also found […]
Top hemp ‘dual-cropping’ varieties are identified, but practice involves tradeoffs Read More »
Purdue University researchers say they are using cellulose extracted from industrial hemp to develop biodegradable superabsorbent materials that will be less polluting than those now used in disposable diapers, feminine
U.S. researchers developing hemp cellulose for diapers, other absorbent products Read More »
University researchers and a village in Belgium are testing the potential of hemp growing for remediation of soil contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – “forever chemicals” that have
Belgian village exploring hemp to overcome pollution of land from ‘forever chemicals’ Read More »
INTERVIEW: Anthony Barraco is a research technician with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) who conducts studies aimed at conserving the genetic diversity of industrial hemp. He
‘One of the largest research gaps is the assessment of hemp fiber quality’ Read More »
Income from hemp flowers bounced back slightly last year while fiber growers saw the value of their outputs fall sharply even though total fiber fields expanded, according to the third
Mixed-bag USDA hemp report for 2023 leaves stakeholders little to cheer about Read More »
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 »
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 »
The nascent U.S. hemp industry still has much to learn, and should look outward when assessing the research needs required to advance development, according to a new paper from the
With much to learn, U.S. hemp industry should take international approach, USDA says Read More »
A Pennsylvania company will look at key performance factors for hempcrete construction after receiving a $1.9 million research and development grant from the U.S. Army. Allentown-based Americhanvre Cast Hemp said
Pennsylvania builder gets $1.9 million from U.S. Army for key hempcrete research Read More »
