In U.S. Hemp Politics there is a growing need to let go of the past and to allow industrial hemp to flourish. A law that is outdated and futile stands in the way of a new crop with the potential to completely turn things around for farmers in Southwest Kansas.These...
In recent Hemp Politics, the National Hemp Association (NHA) has received its signature goal for the hemp legalization campaign, ‘Allow American Farmers to Grow Industrial Hemp.’ The forerunner of the campaign is NHA Board member Micah Nelson, and is one...
A Wyoming state lawmaker is advocating for Hemp vs. Marijuana by educating other lawmakers about its value of hemp. Rep. Bunky Loucks recognizes the economic potential of industrial hemp and believes it could transform Wyoming’s agricultural industry. He’s...
Legal action taken by the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) put Hemp in the News this week. The HIA has put forth a request to the court to obtain an order against the Drug Enforcement Administration’s actions of disrespecting the court’s authority...
Hemp Politics rise again in the state of New Mexico. The New Mexico Senate voted 37-2 in favour of a bill that would legalize hemp cultivation for research purposes. The next step is for the bill to be passed on to the House of Representatives for approval, along with...
A West Australian research team puts Hemp in the News with their study to create a consistent strain of hemp that will help bring success to growers and producers nationwide. Hemp’s extensive list of uses combined with its increasing global demand are why hemp is...
The 2014 Farm Bill continues to put Hemp in the News. The bill permits universities and state agriculture departments to set up pilot programs for growing and researching industrial hemp. But no changes were made to the Controlled Substances Act, which means hemp is...
The DEA’s move to change CBD’s status under the Controlled Substances Act is leading many to question the status of Hemp Politics in the U.S. CBD, (Cannabidiol), is an extract of the cannabis plant. It does not contain the psychoactive compound found in marijuana...
Hemp Politics in the U.S. are sure to benefit from Kentucky’s high achievements in hemp research, cultivation and production. The state’s research on hemp production has proven to be very successful, and the result is an increase in hemp fields and processing plants...
An announcement from Thailand’s Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) put Hemp in the News. The ONCB announced there will be research conducted to reduce the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis. THC is the psychoactive component found in cannabis...
