Hemp fiber producers in the U.S. betting on Chinese demand could soon find their plans derailed by retaliation tariffs tied to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. And while […]
U.S. hemp fiber hopes in China face tariff threat, doubts over long-term demand Read More »
The Australian Hemp Council (AHC) has announced a change in leadership following the resignation of Tim Schmidt, a long-time industry advocate. Schmidt, who led the Council through a period of
Leadership change at Australian Hemp Council as President Tim Schmidt steps down Read More »
A congressional hearing meant to address the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) handling of non-psychoactive CBD turned into a discussion about intoxicating hemp products and health fears – and reflecting
Congressional hearing on FDA and CBD zeroes in on intoxicating hemp products Read More »
Argentina’s Patagonia region has marked a milestone with the region’s first modern-era experimental hemp harvest. Officials say the event signals a potential economic and environmental transformation for the southern tip
Stakeholders say Patagonia’s first hemp harvest is chance for economic transformation Read More »
Italy’s government has invoked emergency powers to push through a controversial ban on hemp flowers, bypassing parliamentary debate and effectively criminalizing an industry said to be worth nearly €2 billion.
Italian government invokes emergency powers to ban hemp flowers immediately Read More »
After years of delay, frustration, and regulatory ambiguity, the U.S. House Oversight Committee is hold a hearing this week that stakeholders hope will mark a turning point for the embattled
Delayed FDA action on CBD faces scrutiny as House hearing revives regulatory hopes Read More »
A serial fraudster from California has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for orchestrating an elaborate scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $18.4 million through fictitious hemp and
‘Incorrigible con man’ sentenced to 25 years for $18 million California CBD scam Read More »
A bill aimed at shutting down Georgia’s intoxicating hemp industry has stalled in the state’s House of Representatives, giving hemp entrepreneurs and businesses a reprieve for at least another year.
Bill to ban intoxicating hemp in Georgia stalls, giving sellers a one-year reprieve 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 »
A new law in Kentucky should all but wipe out the state market for products containing intoxicating hemp substances. The bill, which puts tight restrictions on beverages and snacks containing
Restrictive new law in Kentucky likely to kill market for intoxicating hemp products Read More »
