In Hemp Politics this week, Tennessee farmers are eager to be at the forefront of hemp cultivation. However, it will likely be a year before they are permitted to do so. Governor Bill Haslam signed the bill that legalizes hemp to be grown, but it is only for the...
In Hemp Politics, the 5th Annual Jefferson State Hemp Expo had a special purpose this year – to raise awareness about Measure 91. Measure 91, which will be put to the vote in November, will make marijuana legal for Oregon residents 21 and over. Hemp advocates...
Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie brings Hemp Politics into the news in Australia. He is continuing his efforts to encourage the government to allow industrial hemp in Australia, which could open up a prosperous market for farmers. Although there is great potential for...
It had been illegal to grow hemp as a crop since WWII, but with the farm bill being passed in the U.S. last year, industrial hemp is becoming a favourable crop once again. The trick is getting the seeds. Hemp advocate, Chris Boucher, has been handing out hemp seeds...
Hemp politics continue today, with the importation of hemp seeds into the U.S. Hemp seeds travelling from Canada to Colorado were seized by federal authorities in North Dakota. Hemp activist Tom McClain travelled to Manitoba to purchase 350 lbs of hemp seed, but the...
In Hemp Politics this week, a legal shipment of hemp seeds arrived in Kentucky for the purpose of pilot projects being conducted by universities and private growers. The seeds were detained at the Louisville International Airport for close to a week,...
In Hemp Politics this week, Indiana’s seed commissioner has requested permission from the federal government for local farmers to grow hemp. Seed Commissioner Robert Waltz states that industrial hemp can not be grown without obtaining federal approval.The...
In Hemp Politics, Colorado’s liberal marijuana laws play a significant role in the expansion of a local company, Michigan Hemp Co. The company manufactures and distributes industrial hemp-based food supplements and cosmetics. Joe Brown, the founder of Michigan...
In hemp politics, the Oregon Department of Agriculture officials say the state rules for growing industrial hemp will not be ready in time for spring planting this year. The recent federal Farm Bill, which included an industrial hemp provision, has slowed down the...
Hemp Politics are in Utah’s news this week. A bill that would allow children with epilepsy to access a hemp oil extract that is both non-intoxicating and seizure-stopping, cleared its first hurdle at the Utah Legislature on Friday. Although the oil has not been...
