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WednesdayOct 23, 2019 4:00 pm

University of Connecticut Opens Hemp Testing Lab

Interested parties heaved a sigh of relief in December 2018 when the Farm Bill was passed. The legislation made legal the cultivation of industrial hemp, the plant that produces cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoid has been surfing the waves recently, mostly due to its power as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Over the years, users have claimed to get relief from a variety of conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia after using CBD products. The 2018 Farm Bill was a game-changer, opening up the market to sellers with the ability to cater to the immense demand for CBD products. However,…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 9:00 am

6 Ways Hemp Farmers Can Enhance Their Gains

This season, hemp farmers in the United States are looking for buyers while their crop is still in the field or drying after harvesting. For those who did not have buyers before planting their crop, they are using all their marketing strategies such as advertising on LinkedIn to profit from their crop while also seeking additional buyers. According to experts, farmers who are yet to secure buyers for their crops should harvest their crops using cultivators to protect it from dampness and any other dangers such as mold. Hemp farmers can utilize the six strategies discussed below to optimize hemp…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 4:00 pm

Upsurge in Hemp Lobbying Observed After Legalization

For years, Ben Droz, alongside hemp trade association Vote Hemp, extolled the benefits of hemp along the streets of Washington, trying to rally enough support for the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which would legalize hemp cultivation and production. Their message was simple; hemp is not the same as marijuana. They may come from the same plant species, but unlike marijuana, hemp contains minuscule levels of THC, the compound that gives users a psychoactive high when smoked or ingested. Over time, they were able to sway Former Rep. Ron Paul, Sen. Ron Wyden, and Rep. James Corner to their cause. Their…

TuesdayOct 22, 2019 9:00 am

Zimbabwe Pilots Hemp Cultivation on Prison Land

In Zimbabwe, October 11 will be remembered as a special day in the nation’s history because it was the day the Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT) planted their first legal hemp crop. ZIHT planted six strains of hemp. The country has entertained the notion of planting hemp for several years and in 2017, it created a hemp pilot program but later abandoned it and reverted their focus on medical marijuana. Dr. Zorodzai Maroveke has been the driving force behind the Zimbabwe hemp policy. She is a trained dental surgeon. While studying in China, she learned of industrial hemp and its…

MondayOct 21, 2019 4:00 pm

Hemp Company Invests Millions in Rural North Carolina County

Carolina Botanicals, a hemp processing plant, will be establishing operations in Tabor City, Columbus County. In a press release, Commerce Secretary Antony M. Copeland said that the move would create 30 new jobs for the community. "Today's announcement is the latest example of the growing market for hemp-related products, and we know that companies like Carolina Botanicals will find success here with our strong agricultural footprint, solid economy, and available workforce." The commercial processor of industrial hemp biomass will invest $3.4 million in its new Tabor City facility. It plans to purchase its raw material from farmers residing in North…

MondayOct 21, 2019 11:27 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Sees Record Hemp Cigarette Sales, CEO Forecasts Multimillion Dollars in Sales for 2020

SinglePoint returns from NACS show with 75 leads and potential for 3,000 accounts The company closed a record $50,000 in hemp-cigarette sales onsite SING’s Direct Solar subsidiary continues to post record sales figures SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a diversified holding company with operations in multiple industries and verticals including legal cannabis, just returned from a stellar showing at the October National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, held in Las Vegas. Singlepoint founder and CEO Greg Lambrecht shared the positive news this week during an interview on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon (http://cnw.fm/6W3jv). “We just really did well there at the NACS…

MondayOct 21, 2019 9:00 am

15k Worth of Hemp Stolen from South Carolina Farm

Over the years, hemp, a type of cannabis plant, has gained popularity for its industrial and medicinal uses. The police have asked people planning on stealing hemp to re-evaluate their decision because, according to the experts, hemp does not give the high effect. This warning doesn’t seem to have had any effect as several incidents of pulled hemp plants have been reported in South Carolina and elsewhere around the country. In South Carolina, Horry County Police Department Lieutenant Mark Bonner said that although hemp and marijuana plants are similar, hemp alone is an invaluable product because it has many uses…

FridayOct 18, 2019 4:00 pm

Poland Hemp Summit to Provide Entrepreneurs Investment Opportunities

Next week, entrepreneurs will be given an opportunity to network, strategize, and get some expert advice from titans of the industry at the Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit which will be held from October 25-26 at the HempToday Center in Poland. The summit is one of a series of annual hemp-focused micro conferences that are jointly organized by HempToday, The European Industrial Hemp Association, Czech based Hempoint, marketplace HempTrade, and matchmaking platform Enterprise Hemp. Entrepreneurs from 13 countries have registered for the summit. They come from Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Italy, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Togo, and…

FridayOct 18, 2019 9:00 am

Highlights of Virginia’s 2019 Hemp Season

Hemp growers in the Southeast region of the U.S, such as Virginia, are faced with a dry and warm growing season, which is riddled with diseases and pest pressure. Many farmers in these regions grew hemp for CBD production and flower for smoking. However, this season, their crops, especially the flowers, were attacked by corn eating worms. To contribute to the research in the growing hemp industry, the state of Virginia, which is looking to revitalize the tobacco-growing region, donated $400,000 for a state testing lab for crops including hemp. Last week, researchers from Virginia Tech received a $500,000 grant…

ThursdayOct 17, 2019 4:00 pm

California to Bring its Hemp Law in Line With Federal Law

Ever since the Farm Bill of 2018 legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, the industry has quite literally exploded. Demand for CBD products has been tremendous, and a plethora of sellers have flooded the market to cater to it. Sadly, legislators have been slow to come up with regulations to rein in and regulate the industry. This has turned the CBD industry into a sort of Wild West, where sellers can make wild, unsubstantiated claims about their products, and the quality and prices aren't standardized. However, some states have started taking action to regulate the industry. California Governor Gavin Newsom…