Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has rehired his longtime political consultant and friend, Todd Smith, just months after Smith pleaded guilty to commercial bribery charges related to a hemp licensing […]
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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 legislative initiative that would put restrictions on intoxicating products made from industrial hemp has resurfaced in Florida after the state’s governor vetoed such a bill last year. Florida Senate
Florida lawmakers refloat legislation, renewing battle over intoxicating hemp products Read More »
A publicly traded New Zealand cannabis company will likely be liquidated after going into receivership. Trading in shares of the company, Greenfern Industries, was halted on Monday, ahead of the
New Zealand medical marijuana, CBD maker in receivership as Australian plan goes awry Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Phase 2 clinical trials for an oral CBD solution intended to address autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The initiative to develop the
BAT-backed CBD treatment for autism gets FDA greenlight for next round of trials Read More »
States are continuing to press efforts to crack down on intoxicating hemp products in the USA, ramping up legislative efforts even as the delayed 2023 Farm Bill looms as a
States continue efforts to restrict intoxicating hemp as Congress weighs Farm Bill Read More »
Italian lawmakers from both conservative and liberal parties are pushing back against a proposed ban on industrial hemp flowers, warning that the measure would harm the economy and go against
Political parties from left and right unite against Italy’s proposed hemp flower ban Read More »
After years of regulatory hurdles and slow government action, New Zealand’s industrial hemp sector is hopeful that long-awaited reforms could finally unlock the industry’s full economic potential. The announcement of
Government review sparks hope for New Zealand’s stalled industrial hemp industry Read More »
Portuguese regulators are facing criticism over their decision to withdraw several cosmetic products containing cannabidiol (CBD) from the market, a move that contradicts European Union law regarding the free movement
Portuguese health authorities blocking CBD cosmetics trade in violation of EU law Read More »
Mexican health officials have issued a warning regarding the illegal sale of products containing CBD, hemp extract, and hemp oil. These items, marketed under various brands, are being sold without
CBD brand endorsed by ex-President swept up in warnings by Mexican health officials Read More »
