The U.S. state of Florida could be a “market maker” in the hemp textile sector and boost the fortunes of high poverty areas in the state’s rural communities, according to advocates who are pushing an economic development initiative for the region … read more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new, old industry. That’s how the U.S. Department of Agriculture characterizes hemp, a versatile crop grown around the world for thousands of years, including in the U.S., before being effectively outlawed in the 1970s because hemp and marijuana are from the same plant … read more

It was first used medicinally around 400 A.D. This plant contains over 500 identified chemicals and 100 of them are classified as cannabinoids which are psychoactive and non-psychoactive as well. Among these cannabidiol (CBD) is non-psychoactive and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is psychoactive however, less than 0.3% concentration of THC is non-narcotic as well … read more

A new series of industry reports, for sale on our sister site Innovation in Textiles, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the textiles and apparel industries as they enter 2021, and take a close look at the opportunities available to and the threats faced by the sector amidst the current pandemic … read more

A Carmel-based hemp research and development company is moving to Lebanon. Agrozen Life Sciences has purchased 4 acres of land on Ransdell Road to expand its new testing division and a research and development cultivation center … read more

Cannabis officials in The Bahamas say they still back hemp, but the commonwealth’s fortunes in the sector will depend on strategies to separate hemp and marijuana fields to avoid cross pollination. At the same time, Bahamas National Marijuana Commission (BNMC) Co-Chair Quinn McCartney cautioned that hemp may not be the gold mine some in the islands have suggested … read more

Hemp entrepreneurs are starting the new year looking to play a role in global efforts to reduce plastic pollution.Canada has rolled out a list of single-use plastics that will be banned in the country by the end of 2021. Restrictions on single-use plastics include straws, coffee stirrers, drink rings, plastic cutlery, take-out food containers and plastic shopping bags … read more

With thousands of CBD brands currently on the market, it can be difficult to discern which products are of good quality and worth your money … read more

The global analytical report on the global Hemp Bast Fiber Market has newly added by Global Market Vision to its extensive repository. The demand for the global Hemp Bast Fiber market is expected to grow in the forecast period … read more

The inside story of the world’s most fascinating and lucrative crop from gonzo journalist–turned–hemp farmer Doug Fine … read more

The Global Hemp Bast Fiber Market Research Report Forecast 2020-2027 provides the industry overview along with the growth analysis, historical and projected estimations, revenue, and supply data (as applicable) … read more

From the beginning of 2021, hemp will no longer be subject to Switzerland’s agricultural seed legislation. In Switzerland, only quality- and identity-assured seeds from performance-tested plant varieties are made available for agricultural purposes for important crops … read more

Scott Sparks is no stranger to working closely with members of his local community. Before he was the owner of Vermont Hempicurean in Brattleboro, he had a lengthy career in the food service industry and food sales … read more

A former steam plant on the outskirts of Montgomery that once powered America’s first municipal trolley system may be about to power a new American trend: the rise of the nation’s industrial hemp business? … read more

The National Industrial Hemp Council announced in November that it earned $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agricultural Affairs (USDA) Market Access Program (MAP) to promote the growth of the export market for industrial hemp … read more

New Jersey, United States,- The report, titled “Hemp Fiber Market Research Report” is based on the extensive analysis of analysts and contains detailed information on the global market area … read more

Ever since the cannabis legalization process began to gain global momentum, much has been said about its medicinal and therapeutic potential, as well as the huge market that awaits behind the doors of adult-use regulation … read more

Who could have predicted what 2020 would bring to the hemp industry? … read more

In 2020, cannabinoid production undoubtedly continued to steal the hemp show. According to a recent survey by market analytics firm Hemp Benchmarks, nearly 90% of growers opted to cultivate hemp either for cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG). … read more

U.S. Senator Rand Paul has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (H.E.M.P) Act of 2020 that seeks to significantly boost the maximum THC limit of hemp. … read more

This is a significant piece of legislation that signals vast support for the nascent, but expanding industrial hemp industry in the U.S. Senate, which at present contains a Republican majority. … read more

In an effort to educate and champion the hemp industry’s growing impact in the state, South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension held the Next Wave of Hemp webinar on Dec. … read more

Hemp was grown for the third straight year in Orangeburg County in 2020 and for the first time there was no cap on the number of growers or acres that could be grown of the crop. … read more

Report Ocean has published the latest and most trending report on Hemp Fiber and Seed Industry Market. This report offers energetic visions to conclude and market size, market hopes, and competitive surroundings. The research is derived through primary and secondary statistics sources and it comprises both qualitative and quantitative detailing. … read more

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, December 17, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hempliance Inc. announces the launch of Version 3.0 with advanced functionality that hemp growers want: built-in QR codes for tracking GPS location and crop details … read more