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...
A U.S. organization that focuses on educating the public about CBD and CBD products, launched the first commercial about the topic this month. The TV commercial, which promotes the organization’s website, aired on major television networks in Las Vegas, Denver...
Regulations for growing hemp in the UK remain tightly controlled by the misconstrued understanding of Hemp vs. Marijuana. Patrick Gillett, co-founder of the agricultural co-operative Hempen, is determined to see hemp cultivation in Britain so expansive, that...
A bold, innovative way to help Berlin transit passengers relax during this holiday season, has Hemp in the News. Berlin’s public transport operator has brought in a unique way of guaranteeing a stress-free transit ride for its passengers – edible...
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...
The 2021 UN climate change conference has put Hemp in the News, and for good reason. Hemp captures carbon like no other crop on the planet. There is a lot of talk about carbon capture these days, specifically carbon capture technologies. But why look at pricey...
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...
New Zealand’s Hemp Industry is proceeding with caution by making sure a framework is in place before more farmers get growing. Farmers all across New Zealand are ready and willing to start growing the industrious crop, but the country’s largest hemp grower wants...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture put Hemp in the News this week by awarding Oregon State University with a $10 million grant. The grant is to be used by the university’s Global Hemp Innovation Center to conduct a five-year study on economic opportunities for...
