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TuesdayAug 27, 2019 9:00 am

Factors Fueling Hemp Production in North Carolina

In 2017, the hemp pilot program in North Carolina attracted just 100 farmers. Fast-forward to this year and the number of licensed hemp growers has skyrocketed to 1,500. This number continues to grow day by day, so one would be driven to ask why hemp has attracted such huge interest. Several factors can explain why industrial hemp is likely to be more attractive as a cash crop in North Carolina in comparison to other states. The Declining Export Market The dwindling export market has had a devastating effect on farmers in North Carolina since a huge chunk of the produce…

MondayAug 26, 2019 4:00 pm

Ongoing Hemp Transport Uncertainties Trigger Minnesota Warning

A hemp industry group in Minnesota has issued a warning to manufacturers to avoid ordering hemp biomass from out of state in the aftermath of a hemp delivery driver from Colorado who was arrested in South Dakota on drug-related charges. The hemp was destined for a manufacturing facility in Minnesota. The warning, issued by the Minnesota Hemp Association, a newly formed group that has so far attracted a few dozen people to join its ranks, comes just as a federal court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the transportation of hemp. Joe Radinovich, the head of the Minnesota Hemp Association,…

MondayAug 26, 2019 9:00 am

South Dakota Hemp Debate Taken to Dakotafest

The polarization surrounding the debate on whether industrial hemp should be legalized in South Dakota took center stage at the Dakotafest panel discussion which was held in Mitchell on Wednesday. Most of the discussants spent time presenting different options that could be considered as regulatory measures if hemp were to be legalized in the state. A lot of time was also spent discussing whether the benefits of legalizing hemp outweighed the risks that such a decision carried. Rep. Oren Lesmeister (R-Parade) argued that South Dakota will have the benefit of learning from other states, such as Colorado and North Dakota…

FridayAug 23, 2019 4:00 pm

Maine Farmer Offers First Pick-Your-Own Hemp Crop

As the hemp industry takes root around the country, players at different levels of the value chain are bringing innovative ways to tap the opportunities that the industry has to offer. One farm in Whitefield, Maine has brought the pick-your-own concept from its fruit fields to hemp farming and this farm is set to make a killing using this novel way of selling fresh hemp. Sheepscot General Farm LLC is growing hemp for the first time this year. Ben Marcus and Hammer Marcus, the owners of this farm, are betting that the popularity of CBD will create a market for…

FridayAug 23, 2019 11:53 am

The Future of Cannabis Edibles is Nanoemulsions, Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Offering Advanced Delivery System

Nanoemulsions play an important role in the cannabis formulation market, because they provide a reliable solution to bioavailability and insolubility problems The nanoemulsion market is expected to grow steadily and reach a value of $14.91 billion by 2025 Geyser Brands has already established itself as a nanoemulsion pioneer through the development of its proprietary and highly effective NanoFusion technology As cannabis edibles and beverages are becoming more popular, the nanoemulsions market is experiencing rapid growth. Nanoemulsion-infused cannabis beverages offer a solution to some of the most common problems that the sector is facing, including the limited efficacy of hemp-derived products…

FridayAug 23, 2019 9:00 am

Second Hemp and CBD Expo to Be Held in Birmingham in September

Hemp and CBD Media is bringing the second edition of their widely popular “Hemp and CBD Expo” to Birmingham in the UK. This event will take place on September 14 and 15. More than 8,000 visitors are expected to attend this two-day event next month. The overwhelming success of the first edition of this trade show took place earlier this year in March, and now the organizers have decided to expand the show so that more exhibitors can take part. No more than 150 exhibitors will be registered for the September event. An award ceremony will also be held to…

ThursdayAug 22, 2019 4:00 pm

EPA Calls for Public Comment on 10 Hemp Pesticides

Farmers who have been growing hemp under the pilot programs of states and under the recently passed Farm Bill of 2018 have been doing so without using any pesticides since none had been approved by the EPA for use on this newly legalized commercial crop. Now this situation is set to change because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that it will publish a notice in the next few days calling on members of the public to submit comments about ten pesticides being considered for approval for use on hemp. This revelation was made by Andrew Wheeler, the EPA…

ThursdayAug 22, 2019 9:00 am

Smokable Hemp Debate Rages on in North Carolina Legislature

The subject of smokable hemp continues to be divisive in the North Carolina legislature as industry advocates clash with law enforcement agencies regarding when or even whether to ban the latest cash crop creating a lot of consumer interest not just in the U.S. but around the world as well. The stalemate between the two sides resulted in some kind of compromise being agreed by both sides of the debate on Tuesday. Currently, smokable hemp is legal but both parties have agreed to have it banned on May 1 next year. Before the ban is effected, the law enforcement agencies…

WednesdayAug 21, 2019 4:00 pm

Minnesota Hemp Driver Arrested and Charged With Marijuana Possession in South Dakota

A Minnesota driver who was delivering a consignment of industrial hemp to a processor in Minneapolis was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and intent to distribute the drug. While the driver has since been released, the charges still stand and he is awaiting trial. The Minnesota Hemp Association has voiced its protest regarding this incident, saying that South Dakota has acted in a way that blatantly violates the 2018 Farm Bill which legalized the cultivation, transportation, processing and sale of industrial hemp and its products throughout the U.S. This case brings to light the importance of having uniform…

WednesdayAug 21, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Legalization in Florida Causes Feds to Take Over Cannabis Prosecution

When hemp was legalized in Florida, many state attorneys announced that they would delay or no longer prosecute misdemeanor marijuana cases. This development has prompted the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida to announce that the feds will now take charge of prosecuting those marijuana charges. This approach is expected to set new standards regarding the prosecution of marijuana cases. Florida law is clear that marijuana is illegal except for patients who are certified to use medical marijuana. However, the hemp law complicates matters for law enforcement because hemp is identical in appearance and smell to marijuana. To…