Hemp in the News – First CBD commercial launched in U.S. this month

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...

Hemp in the News – The world’s greatest carbon-capturing crop

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...

Hemp Politics – Thailand sets its sights on a prosperous hemp future

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...

Hemp in the News – $10 million grant for hemp economics research

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...