Hemp Politics – NYS launches cannabinoid hemp program

Hemp Politics in New York State move ahead, as the state’s Department of Health proposes new regulations for hemp-derived CBD products. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made an announcement about the New York State Department of Health’s proposed regulations for the...

Hemp in the News – Costa Rica is latest country to join hemp revival

Costa Rica has Hemp in the News this week as it joins many others in looking at hemp to help its agricultural industry. The Costa Rican government passed a law in September, legalizing hemp growing and processing.  Licenses will provide opportunities to use hemp...

Hemp in the News – Does Hemp hold the key to the arid south-west?

With Nevada University doing more and more research, it is putting Hemp in the News, as it looks at many new possible strains. The fact that hemp needs considerably less water than other mainstream crops, gives it a decided advantage in the state of Nevada. The...

Hemp in the News – Canadian company achieves license to grow in China

A seemingly impossible achievement has Hemp in the News, as a Canadian company lands a license to grow hemp for CBD in China. Frank Qin is the mastermind behind this unprecedented feat. His hydroponic boxes, designed for home-based cannabis cultivation, are just the...

Hemp Politics – The time has come to liberate hemp laws in Canada

Canadian Hemp Politics still have some work to do, as farmers are still waiting for industrial hemp to become declassified. Confusion remains about the difference between hemp and marijuana, and Canadian farmers are suffering because of it. Hemp would be a promising...

Hemp Politics – Hemp to play role in NZ 2020 election

A general election is fast approaching in New Zealand, and Hemp Politics are playing a role for the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party. Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate Maki Herbert, says hemp could help the housing crisis in Northland, while creating jobs as...