Hemp Politics are making headlines as the Colorado Department of Agriculture makes a move to coordinate its hemp laws with federal regulations. Scott Perez was one of the first registered industrial hemp growers in Southwest Colorado. As his expertise in the crop...
In San Luis Obispo County, California, Hemp Politics have caused quite a stir. The county is reversing progress for hemp farmers, and they’re fighting back. On May 5, The SLO County Board Supervisors passed a new hemp law, that stipulates strict requirements for...
In U.S. Hemp Politics, the state of Florida finally gets federal approval for its hemp program. Farmers are now invited to apply for licensing to grow hemp. Following the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalised hemp as an agricultural commodity, Florida lawmakers passed...
Two years after the passage of the Farm bill, Hemp Politics is still making news as one of the two remaining hold-outs vote on hemp farming. In Idaho this week, a house committee voted down the legalization of industrial hemp farming in the state. Although many...
Hemp Politics in Georgia are on board with the burgeoning new industry. A bill that will set hemp agriculture in motion has been approved by the House. Next up is the Georgia Senate. The finalization of the bill comes after two years of work by the General Assembly....
The Hemp Politics in Maine, New England, are hindering the growth of the industry by implementing more stringent regulations. It is not just Maine struggling with these issues, but the whole nation. This is the result of state lawmakers trying to come into line with...
In the U.S, Hemp Politics have made more progress as Wisconsin’s hemp program is set in stone. The hemp trials in 2018 received much interest and bipartisan support. Last year, Wisconsin started a hemp pilot program with 250 licenses. This number grew by almost a...
Even though the 2018 Farm Bill legalised hemp, making it a regular agricultural commodity, Hemp Politics continue in the U.S. Last month, the USDA released information regarding temporary federal hemp regulations. The new rules stipulate that any hemp being grown must...
Hemp Politics in Virginia are focusing on the future. Gov. Ralph Northam, together with the General Assembly, legalized the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp. Appalachian Biomass Processing is investing almost $900,000 into Virginia’s hemp industry. This...
With the 2018 Farm Bill in the U.S., Hemp Politics have taking a positive turn. A Michigan farmer aims to cash in. Hemp has many uses besides CBD, and one particular Michigan farmer recognized its potential. David Connor, of Paw Paw Hemp Company, and his business...
