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WednesdayDec 04, 2019 4:00 pm

Wyoming Tribe Studies Hemp to Boost Economy

An Eastern Shoshone tribe in Wyoming is looking for ways to boost its hemp and medical marijuana economy in the Wind River Reservation in addition to looking for ways to use these substances to treat a variety of illnesses. Most tribes in Wyoming view medical marijuana and hemp as a lucrative venture. Nearing the end of September, the General Council in the Eastern Shoshone tribe voted in a resolution allowing a group to examine the legalization of medical marijuana and hemp production. The group was also supposed to come up with a proposal that could be voted on. Bobbi Shongutsie,…

WednesdayDec 04, 2019 9:00 am

Designers Compete to Portray Hemp as the Material For the Future

Hemp’s versatility is almost mind-boggling. Said to have more than 2000 uses, the amount of things you could do with hemp seems almost endless. It can be used to make a variety of industrial products such as rope, textiles, and bioplastics, but did you know hemp can also be used to make clothes? It is a strong, versatile and cost-effective alternative, and it has been used to make fabric for thousands of years. Hemp clothing is still a thing of the present. A Kentucky fashion show will feature a variety of designs from local and international designers, all created using…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 4:00 pm

Senate Minority Leader Asks USDA to Extend Hemp Comments Period

The Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, has requested the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to prolong the public comment duration for the newly released draft hemp rules. He said the reason for his request is because he is concerned about some prohibitory rules included therein. On Wednesday, Schumer visited a hemp farm in New York, Miller Organics; while there, he discussed the economic potential of industrial hemp and its derivatives. In the month of October, the USDA released draft rules for the crop and although some stakeholders believe they are headed on the right track, others said that the…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 9:00 am

Wisconsin Governor Signs Hemp Production Bill

On Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a hemp production legislation that amends laws governing industrial hemp cultivation. He also signed a bill legalizing temporary lemonade stands for children under the age of 18. The bill, which was approved by both the Democrats and Republicans, re-authorizes the growth of hemp and makes several changes to the Wisconsin hemp regulations. Supporters of the bill said that Wisconsin law needed to be updated after Congress legalized hemp production under the 2018 Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill urged states interested in the cultivation of hemp to enact new state regulations in line…

MondayDec 02, 2019 4:00 pm

Here Are the Details of Annual US Hemp Imports

Hemp has had an interesting history in the United States. Before 2010, the hemp industry operated in the fringes of the law, with hemp continually being lumped in with its illicit cousin marijuana for years. The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009 changed all that and started a new era for the U.S. hemp market. The legislation sought to clarify the differences between industrial hemp and marijuana, as well as to repeal federal laws that forbid the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the country had imported hemp worth $3.07 million in 2009. However,…

MondayDec 02, 2019 1:27 pm

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Boosts IP with Hemp Infusion Replacing Alcohol in Beverages

MCTC Holdings Inc.’s work to develop cannabis-based infusion technologies has resulted in a compound that is a legitimate replacement for alcohol beverages The alcohol replacement technology is revolutionary because while based on hemp, levels are so low the hemp extracts utilized register on testing equipment as undetectable The company’s latest IP will form the basis of an ongoing series of products that will make up the company’s Hemp You Can Feel™ brand and may also be licensed as a white label product for other companies Cannabis infusion technology is a new frontier in the fast-expanding industry derived from society’s newfound…

MondayDec 02, 2019 9:00 am

New York to Drop Charges in Mistaken Hemp Case

A New York man charged with felony marijuana trafficking charges can finally heave a sigh of relief after Brooklyn prosecutors said they would drop his charges. Ronen Levy was receiving a shipment of hemp from Fox Holler Farms in New Haven, Vermont, in place of his brother John Dee, when he was arrested by the New York City Police. Believing it to be marijuana, the police confiscated 106 pounds of organic hemp, even posing for pictures with what they thought to be a major haul of illicit cannabis. Dee, who runs Green Angel, a business in Brooklyn that makes cannabidiol…

WednesdayNov 27, 2019 4:00 pm

European Industrial Hemp Association Elects New Leaders

The 26-year old Daniel Kruse has been chosen as the president of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). Kruse is an expert in the hemp industry and the founder and CEO of Hempro International GmbH & Co. KG and HempConsult GmbH. The two companies are leading in the production of hemp in Europe. On November 22, the association held its 27th annual general meeting where they elected Kruse to replace Mark Reinders. Reinders served as EIHA president for the past five years and is the current CEO of HempFlax, which is based in Holland. Reinders will continue serving as EIHA’s…

WednesdayNov 27, 2019 9:00 am

Oregon Senators Object to USDA Hemp Testing Rules

Few industries can claim to have experienced the same explosion of growth the hemp sector has enjoyed. Valued at $4.4 billion in 2018, the industry is expected to be worth a whopping $14.67 billion by 2026. While these figures paint an awesome picture, the hemp sector didn't have the time to grow organically with comprehensive regulations already in place. The USDA has had to play catch up, releasing its interim final rule on hemp a year after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp. While industry stakeholders are glad the industry now has structure, the restrictive nature…

TuesdayNov 26, 2019 4:00 pm

Jamaican Minister Breaks Ground on Hemp Farm

On Thursday, November 21, the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audrey Shaw, broke the ground on the 113-acre hemp farm located in Lennox Bigwoods, Westmoreland. The farm is owned by Virtudes Company Limited, which is a wellness organization with an investment of $1 million. Virtudes Company Limited was awarded licenses for the cultivation and production of hemp-based products. These products include hemp flower and cannabidiol oil. The company would also be in a position to supply the products to health and wellness companies located in the U.S. and around the globe. Virtudes Company Ltd. has already employed…