There are varying opinions among lawmakers in U.S. Hemp Politics, but with the support and advocacy of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the hemp industry in the U.S. could soon be taking a giant leap forward. Many other countries are reaping the financial...
The Hemp Politics in the state of Arkansas are not working in favour of the farmers who are eager to get their first hemp seeds in the ground. Hemp was legalised in Arkansas last year already, but final approval is still needed by the governor, and he’s stalling. With...
In Alaska’s Hemp Politics last month, lawmakers moved to legalise industrial hemp. This is great news for the state, which is in need of new economic opportunities, but the Senate Bill still needs Gov. Bill Walker’s seal of approval. Once approved, a hemp pilot...
The Hemp Politics of the state of Indianapolis are not working in favour of the promising and versatile new crop, industrial hemp. Although a bill allowing Indiana farmers to grow industrial hemp was unanimously approved in the House in January, it was averted last...
West Virginia’s Hemp Politics are moving in a positive direction. Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee are backing Bill 475, which supports the development of hemp seed strains for various industrial purposes. Many hemp farmers in the state are growing hemp for...
In several U.S. states, Hemp Politics are taking positive steps towards recognising the benefits of hemp and legalising its growth, sales, and use. But lawmakers in the state of Kansas want to reverse progress, thus taking a big step backwards. Certain lawmakers in...
The Hemp Politics in the U.S. are evolving these days, and lawmakers in Indiana are the latest to have a win in the battle towards making CBD oil legal. On Tuesday, a vote to pass a bill for CBD oil legalisation was victorious, and will now move forward to the Senate....
The United States put Hemp Politics to the fore in 2014, with the introduction of the Farm Bill. The problem is, the Farm Bill is up for renewal in 2019. This has those involved in the emerging hemp industry worried. What will this mean to the industry? Some are...
In California Hemp Politics, legislation has been resistant to allowing a hemp industry to thrive in the state. Instead, marijuana has been getting the spotlight. At this point, there is only farm in Santa Barbara County that is cultivating hemp, so it’s hard to...
In U.S. Hemp Politics, hemp continues to be illegal to grow without a stamp of approval from the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency. The reason for this limitation is that hemp is classified as a schedule one drug, along with it’s close cousin, marijuana. However, THC...
