Hemp Industry
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- CBD Market
‘Hemp Killing’ Amendment Which Would Make 95% of Hemp Products Illegal Added to Farm Bill, But ‘War is Far From Over’
An amendment described as ‘devastating’ for the US’ hemp and CBD industries has now been passed and will be part of the draft Farm Bill moving forward.
- Hemp Industry
German Minister Signals End of ‘Senseless’ Intoxication Clause in Potential Boon For Hemp Industry
Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture has suggested that the country’s controversial ‘intoxication clause’ could soon be scrapped.
- Hemp Industry
US Hemp Production Saw Near 20% Increase In 2023
Hemp production in the US rose by nearly 20% last year, following a difficult 2022 for the industry, which experienced a significant decline.
- Hemp Industry
UK Home Office Overhauls Hemp Licensing Framework In ‘Game Changing’ Move For Farmers
Last week, the UK Home Office announced some significant changes to its licensing framework for the country’s industrial hemp industry.
- Hemp Industry
US Hemp Authority Launches New Program Aimed At Regulating Delta-8 THC Market
The US Hemp Authority (USHA) has announced a new certification process in a move aimed at cleaning up the sparsely regulated Delta-8 THC market.
- Hemp Industry
Untapped Potential: The Call for UK’s Hemp Industry Investment Amplifies
Earlier this month, the co-chair of the UK’s APPG for Industrial Hemp and CBD, Ronnie Cowen, made an impassioned plea to Parliament for government investment in the UK’s hemp industry.
- Hemp Industry
Hemp Industry Calls on House Energy & Commerce Leaders to Hold Crucial Hearing on FDA Regulation
In a significant move to address the challenges faced by the U.S. hemp industry, 28 non-profit organizations – representing every element of the hemp food chain and every region of the nation – as well as four leading national dietary supplement organizations – sent this compelling letter to the leaders of the House Energy and Commerce…
- CBD Market
Hemp Industry Calls on House Energy & Commerce Leaders to Hold Crucial Hearing on FDA Regulation
In a significant move to address the challenges faced by the U.S. hemp industry, 28 non-profit organizations – representing every element of the hemp food chain and every region of the nation – as well as four leading national dietary supplement organizations – sent this compelling letter to the leaders of the House Energy and Commerce…
- CBD Market
‘Autoflowering’ CBD Hemp Seeds Added to the European Common Catalogue for the First Time
The European Commission has officially approved the first ‘autoflowering’ hemp seeds, in what the creators say could be a ‘game changer’ for farmers in colder climates.
- Hemp Industry
Head of Minnesota’s Cannabis Regulator Steps Down in Second Major Departure Since September
The head of Minnesota’s medical cannabis office, Chris Tholkes, is stepping down after nearly five years at the helm of the regulator.
- Hemp Industry
New York Cannabis Control Board Votes to Impose Cap on THC Allowed in Hemp Products
New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to approve a string of new measures last week which will see a cap on the amount of THC allowed in hemp products, establish fees for licensed cannabis labs, and renew medical cannabis registrations.
- Hemp Industry
Kentucky Approves Emergency Rule to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
Kentucky’s General Assembly Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee has approved an emergency rule to regulate Delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state.
