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WednesdayDec 11, 2019 4:00 pm

Idaho Hemp Building Company Gets National Recognition

Matthew Mead and Tommy Gibbons are the founders of Hempitecture, a hemp company based in Ketchum, Idaho. The company specializes in hemp building projects. The pair made it into the annual Forbes Magazine list of “30 under 30,” which honors individuals who are 30 years or younger for starting a business or making notable achievements. Making it into the list gives one a sense of validation, said Gibbons. He adds that being recognized legitimized their business since many people did not understand what they were trying to create. Mead, who previously served as a planning and zoning commissioner, is now…

WednesdayDec 11, 2019 9:00 am

More Australian Homes Being Made From Hemp

Hemp is an extremely versatile crop. It is used to make paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics and fuel among a plethora of applications. Not to mention the extremely useful and popular hemp extract cannabidiol (CBD). However, one of hemp's most exciting applications is in construction. Ever heard of hempcrete? It is a hemp-based building material that is slowly gaining traction in Australia, especially among the eco-friendly home community. It is made by mixing woody hemp fiber (from inside the hemp stalk), lime and water which is then cured. The mixture is pushed by hand into wood frames to build an insulating…

TuesdayDec 10, 2019 4:00 pm

First Hemp Food Week in the World to Be Held in New Zealand

The first world celebration of Hemp Food Week is being held at Christchurch, which will be a week-long event where nine venues and chefs will be displaying different types of hemp dishes. Guido Loeffler, who is the entrepreneur that came up with the event idea, said that hemp is the most beneficial plant known to the human race. Loeffler also noted that hemp provides humanity with nutritious food full of natural fiber, building materials, biodegradable plastics, and it can also help in restoring the environment. Loeffler further said that when he started thinking of promoting hemp and the new Whakamana…

TuesdayDec 10, 2019 9:00 am

Missouri Releases 2020 Hemp Licensing Program

On December 4, the Department of Agriculture in Missouri announced that the registration process for industrial hemp cultivation during the 2020 planting season is open, and farmers can apply. Farmers who are interested in growing industrial hemp must first write an application, create land maps, and complete a fingerprint criminal history background check 30 days after submitting their request. Final Fill-able application and Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number required to complete the background check would be found on the Department's website starting from December 16. The Department of Agriculture would start reviewing the producer registration applications from January 2. The…

MondayDec 09, 2019 4:00 pm

South Carolina Hemp Farmer Wins Round One Against SLED

John Pendarvis, a Dorchester County hemp farmer, has had one hell of a year. For a farmer who thought 2019 would be smooth sailing, he's had 10 acres of hemp seized from him and destroyed by state authorities, on top of spending a while in the slammer. According to authorities, the Harleyville resident was growing hemp in unregistered fields. Initially, Pendarvis had 10 acres of hemp licensed through the S.C. Department of Agriculture. He grew an additional 2 acres of hemp in Marion County without approval, but he submitted an acreage amendment application to include them. However, upon learning about…

MondayDec 09, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Cultivation Now Legal in Brazil

On Wednesday, the Brazilian pharmaceutical regulator, Anvisa, approved the roll-out of medicinal marijuana-based products. However, in a separate vote, Anvisa vetoed a proposal seeking to legalize the cultivation of domestic medical marijuana. But, one company was authorized to cultivate industrial hemp by a judge. According to Sechat.com, the Federal District Brasilia judge made a ruling that goes into the history books by authorizing the cultivation and importation of industrial hemp seeds by Terra Viva Company. The hemp seeds’ THC concentration must be below 0.3%. Terra Viva could sell seeds, leaves, and fiber hours after the announcement by Anvisa. On Tuesday,…

FridayDec 06, 2019 4:00 pm

Regulators Clear Banks to Work With Hemp Industry

Hemp farmers will be glad to learn that one of the biggest issues affecting the hemp industry, lack of access to proper banking services, will soon be a thing of the past. The industry grew rapidly after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, giving farmers the green light to grow the lucrative cash crop under state and tribal programs. However, banks avoided working with hemp producers, denying them crucial services like loans. Well, that's about to change. According to statements from federal and state bank regulators, banks will no longer be required to file reams of…

FridayDec 06, 2019 9:00 am

USDA Starts Receiving Hemp License Applications From Individual Farmers

After continued pressure from government officials and industry players to regulate the hemp industry, the United States Department of Agriculture finally released its interim final rule on hemp. On top of the actual rules, States and Tribes were instructed to create their own state plans and submit them to the USDA for approval. Although the USDA issued the hemp rules in October, the agency put a pause on approving individual federal applications to give time to State and Tribal governments to draw up their plans. Farmers interested in cultivating industrial hemp in 2020 can now submit their applications directly to…

ThursdayDec 05, 2019 4:00 pm

South Dakota Gets Ready to Legalize Hemp Next Year

South Dakotan Legislators are ready to legalize industrial hemp during the 2020 legislative session. On Monday, the six-page draft legislation, which is to be introduced in the House in January, was approved by the legislative Industrial Hemp Study Committee in a vote of 10-1. The bill’s primary sponsors are expected to be House Majority Leader Lee Qualm (R-Platte) and Senator Josh Klumb (R-Mount Vernon). Industrial hemp is a “buyer beware” industry, said Senator Rocky Blare (R-Ideal). Blare also noted that residents of South Dakota should be educated on hemp. He further said that the state could permit farmers to grow…

ThursdayDec 05, 2019 9:00 am

USDA and DOJ in Talks to Ease Hemp Interstate Transport

Hemp farmers and companies that sell CBD-infused products can finally heave a sigh of relief after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that they would take extra steps to ensure the security of interstate hemp shipments. This comes after a New York man was arrested and slapped with federal drug trafficking charges after a shipment of legal hemp he was receiving from a hemp farm was intercepted and confiscated by the New York Police Department. In a bid to ease interstate hemp transport, the two departments are talking about an information-sharing platform…