January 2025 - HempWire

WednesdayJan 15, 2025 10:00 am

DoorDash Includes Hemp-Sourced THC Drinks on the List of Products it Delivers

Following its legalization with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the cultivation and production of hemp and its products has greatly increased in the U.S. Under federal law, hemp products should contain no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis and must be sold in accordance with age limits mandated by states. Last week, DoorDash announced that it’d be offering hemp-derived CBD and THC products for delivery in a number of states. This gives consumers access to more products to enjoy at their leisure, along with other snacks and meals. Director-GM of Alcohol and Emerging Categories, Jacob…

MondayJan 13, 2025 10:00 am

After Decades of Prohibition, the US Federal Government is Funding Hemp Research

Prior to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, it was illegal to cultivate industrial hemp in the United States. Now Lincoln University is heading a project funded by the federal department of agriculture studying the crop. The project received $5 million through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which is focused on supporting farmers who cultivate products with climate benefits. The program is part of the federal agriculture department’s broader objective of mitigating climate change through agricultural market-driven solutions. Currently, over 100 projects are being funded by the federal department of agriculture, focusing on crops like rice, soybeans, and…

MondayJan 06, 2025 10:00 am

USDA to Conduct Nationwide Survey of Hemp Farmers

The Federal Department of Agriculture is expected to roll out its latest hemp survey to farmers nationwide this month. The annual survey, which was first rolled out in 2021, aims to understand the state of this growing industry better. The department’s Mountain Regional Field Office director, Rodger Ott, explained that the survey data would assist regulatory agencies, producers, processors, and state governments, among other industry entities. Results from the previous year’s survey show that the value of hemp produced increased by 18%, reaching $291 million. Data also found that over 27,000 acres of this agricultural crop were planted in 2023.…