Probably the biggest event to put Hemp in the News this year, is the legalisation of hemp in the U.S. Last week, the 2018 Farm Bill was approved by both the U.S. House and the Senate, removing hemp from the federal list of controlled substances. Hemp is now a legal...
In U.S. Hemp Politics this week, a milestone was reached with the Senate’s passing of the 2018 Farm Bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) spearheaded the movement to pass the hemp section of the Farm Bill. The bill now needs to be passed by the House of...
The 2018 Farm Bill in the U.S. has Hemp in the News once again, as the voting deadline grows closer. The vote could be at the beginning of next week and, if approved, will legalise hemp cultivation at the federal level across the U.S. The result could be a massive...
U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell put Hemp Politics at the forefront with the U.S. farm bill and his motion to legalise hemp. More specifically, McConnell wants hemp removed from the Controlled Substances Act. Hemp is marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin, and...
The future of South Australia’s hemp industry has Hemp in the News this week. Government predictions show great promise for profitability and economic growth in SA’s hemp industry. Information gathered by the government shows evidence that SA’s hemp industry has the...
In Nebraska, laws surrounding Hemp vs. Marijuana need to be updated, according to Omaha State Senator Justin Wayne. Their differences need to be defined and laws need to be changed. The current laws for hemp date back nearly five decades, when marijuana was banned and...
In U.S. Hemp Politics, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stays the course for hemp legalisation to be included in the new farm bill. Finalisation of the new farm bill is stalling, due to the issue of work food stamp recipients. Despite this delay, hemp...
Talk of industrial hemp legalisation in Malawi has Hemp in the News this week. Researcher and business owner Sandro Righini, is advocating for hemp legalisation. He recognises the economic boost that a flourishing hemp industry could bring. His company has invested a...
The recent change in Canada’s Hemp Politics has broadened opportunities for Alberta hemp farmers, and promises a most profitable future. Canada’s cannabis legalisation is a big win for hemp farmers. Some predict that it’ll grow into a billion-dollar industry, just...
A unique, eco-friendly hemp home has put Hemp in the News this week. It was built on Vancouver Island and its the first of its kind in B.C. It was constructed with building blocks that resemble Lego, and there’s something very special about them. They’re sustainable,...
