In U.S. Hemp Politics, a motion is in the works to broaden the legalisation of hemp and CBD products at the federal level. At a recent Hemp Roundtable Zoom conference, federal lawmakers, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Office of National...
The north east region of Scotland has Hemp in the News as farmers in Aberdeenshire and Angus give hemp farming a try, in place of cattle. One might not expect Scotland to be a hot spot for growing hemp, but trials are going well and interest is growing among local...
The announcement of a plan for a national cannabis industry by the government of South Africa, has Hemp in the News. The plan of action by South Africa’s government, could provide a major boost of employment and entice investment from other countries. Their goal...
An ongoing research project at New Mexico State University has Hemp in the News, as the results shed a positive light on the industry. When hemp was legalized in 2019, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University was...
Gov. Jared Polis is the mastermind behind the goal of making Colorado the centre of industrial hemp production in the U.S. Polis is a considerable supporter of hemp. He recently signed off on making June 6-13 the official Hemp Week in Colorado, and has made it his...
A new course at the University of Illinois has Hemp in the News. The course will educate students on the growing and production of hemp. Dr. D. K. Lee will be teaching the online course, and says it is available to anyone wanting to learn more about this new versatile...
In Idaho, Hemp Politics could soon take a positive turn towards legalization, which would allow farmers to grow industrial hemp next year. Idaho officials are putting together a proposal for the federal government for the legalization of hemp cultivation in the state....
In Alabama, the line between Hemp vs. Marijuana is waning. Hemp is still a fledgling crop, but the new marijuana laws are giving it a boost. Hemp production was legalised with the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed the crop from the list of controlled substances. Since...
Hemp in the News takes us to Texas, a state that anticipated its hemp industry to flourish, but it has taken a lot of trial and error. With the legalization of industrial hemp came an expectation of a new cash crop for farmers, but in Texas it is still in the learning...
A Jersey seed company has Hemp in the News with its initiative to certify its seeds and share them with local farmers. Jersey Hemp is looking to expand their company, while keeping it local. They hope to create a partnership with Island farmers to expand the...
