(Second in a five-part series examining the shortage of feminized hempseeds and clones and its effects on the hemp industry.) Hemp farmers looking to go after the lucrative demand for high CBD hemp varieties may still be able to salvage their 2019 season despite the industry seeing a shortage... Read more
The regulators in charge of U.S. policy on CBD are giving the industry a first look at federal concerns as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) starts work looking at how cannabinoids can be used in food, drugs and dietary supplements. Dr. Amy Abernethy and Lowell Schiller, who... Read more
(First in a five-part series examining the shortage of feminized hempseeds and clones and its effects on the hemp industry.) Hemp planting season is here, and record numbers of farmers are excited to get started with a promising new crop. But as some states are pushing to wrap up... Read more
Count Greg Wilson among those who believe hemp could bring a new business opportunity to an old industry. After 15 years working in China on bamboo and oak products, Wilson had an idea when the 2014 Farm Bill opened opportunities to grow hemp in the United States: Pair his... Read more
California’s hemp and marijuana industries moved a few inches closer together Wednesday when state senators advanced a bill to both formally legalize hemp-derived CBD food and beverage products for sale and allow licensed MJ companies to enter the hemp CBD sector. The measure was passed by the Senate Health Committee... Read more
Kristen Nichols addresses a packed house at the 2019 Hemp Industry Daily Conference in New Orleans. (Photo by Niki Chanthavong) Hemp is technically legal in the United States, but the industry has a long way to go before the market truly develops. And that may be a very good... Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a hemp law that adds the nation’s second-largest state to the list of more than 42 others with commercial hemp farming. However, the law puts limits on the kinds of hemp that can be manufactured – smokable flower is not allowed – and... Read more
With U.S. sales of hemp-derived CBD products projected to top $1 billion this year, restaurants and bars are eager to capitalize on growing consumer demand for all things hemp. This was underscored in April when fast-food chain Carl’s Jr. announced that a single Denver location would be selling a... Read more
The American Indian tribe that’s suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over delayed hemp regulations will have to wait until the lawsuit is concluded or the agency approves its hemp production plan, a federal judge has ruled. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe requested a temporary restraining order against... Read more
Louisiana has finally legalized hemp production and CBD sales – with caveats. The state is putting limits on the kinds of CBD products that can be sold, and farmers will have to wait until 2020 to grow legal hemp. CBD retailers in Louisiana will have to get licenses from... Read more
