In Maine, U.S., a legislator challenged current Hemp Politics with a proposal to ease hemp regulations, to help move the industry forward. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree is drawing attention to the stringent regulations laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, which are...
Idaho’s Hemp Politics have made progress, as the State Department of Agriculture has begun issuing licenses for hemp production and handling. Idaho was the 50th state in the U.S. to legalise hemp. That was in April 2021. The Idaho Farm Bureau had been advocating for...
In U.S. Hemp Politics, Idaho has caught up with the rest of the nation and is now accepting applications for growing and processing the crop. Last week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture opened its doors to the hemp industry with its initiation of an online...
In Thailand, government officials give Hemp Politics a boost with plans to designate funds for its hemp industry. The Industry Ministry has set its sights on establishing Thailand as a hemp business centre, with a focus on medicinal hemp and tourism. Industry Minister...
In U.S. Hemp Politics, a motion is in the works to broaden the legalisation of hemp and CBD products at the federal level. At a recent Hemp Roundtable Zoom conference, federal lawmakers, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Office of National...
Gov. Jared Polis is the mastermind behind the goal of making Colorado the centre of industrial hemp production in the U.S. Polis is a considerable supporter of hemp. He recently signed off on making June 6-13 the official Hemp Week in Colorado, and has made it his...
In Idaho, Hemp Politics could soon take a positive turn towards legalization, which would allow farmers to grow industrial hemp next year. Idaho officials are putting together a proposal for the federal government for the legalization of hemp cultivation in the state....
California, while being one of the first to legalize marijuana, is using Hemp Politics to make life tough for the fledgling hemp industry. One of the most confusing parts of California state law is that marijuana is described as cannabis, thus not differentiating it...
Alaska’s Hemp Politics are taking a step in the right direction, by aligning its hemp regulations with those at the federal level. On May 18, a bill was passed by the Alaska Legislature that would ensure a long-term industrial hemp program. This would open up...
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has been active in Hemp Politics since 2012, and he continues to fight for the rights of farmers today. For years, Sen. Rand Paul has been advocating for the revival of Kentucky’s hemp industry. Hemp was once a key crop in the state,...
