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WednesdaySep 18, 2019 4:00 pm

Federal Judge in Indiana Declares Smokable Hemp Ban Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that it was unconstitutional for Indiana to ban smokable hemp on the grounds that the state cannot easily differentiate smokable hemp from marijuana. This ruling was delivered after seven hemp wholesalers in Indiana and the Midwest Hemp Council went to court to challenge the smokable hemp ban passed into law in July. The plaintiffs contended that since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized all forms of hemp, it was illegal for Indiana to single out smokable hemp and ban it. Smokable hemp has emerged as the most sought-after hemp product in the industry, but the law…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 11:10 am

Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Announces Upcoming Acquisition, Financial Results and Early 2019 Milestones

Geyser Brands recently announced the TSX Venture Exchange’s conditional approval of its acquisition of Solace Management Group One of Solace Management Group’s most noteworthy assets is Apawthecary Pets – a line of hemp-based pet treats, salves and oral drops available for purchase throughout Canada Geyser also presented its financial results for the eight months ended in March 31, 2019, as well as providing several strategic milestones that will be determining for the growth and stability of the company in the future Global science-led consumer health care company Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) recently announced that it was ready to move…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 9:00 am

What Farmers Should Know About Hemp Testing

Many people who would like to grow hemp are aware that they are required by law to test the THC concentration of their plants before they are cleared by state agriculture authorities to harvest and sell their crops. However, the importance of testing hemp goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements. Here is how else hemp testing can help you as a farmer. Monitoring THC Levels One of the biggest fears of farmers is that their hemp plants will become “hot” (have THC that exceeds the 0.3 percent legal limit). This concern is well-founded, since there are only two options once the…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 4:00 pm

UK Farmers’ Union Encourages Building With Hemp

A new report authored by the UK National Farmers’ Union has urged farmers to grow hemp for the manufacture of hempcrete and also provide wool to be used as an insulating material in order to reduce the carbon emissions of the farming industry. The objective of the National Farmers Union (NFU) is to make the farming industry carbon-neutral by 2040. This would make the sector carbon-neutral ten years ahead of the plan to make the entire UK economy carbon-neutral. The report points out that while greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural industry have been declining since 1990, the improvement since…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 11:52 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) to Display 100% American Hemp Cigarette, Direct Solar of America Division Announces Hemp Distribution Centers

SinglePoint Inc. is expected to promote 100 percent American hemp cigarettes at the National Association of Convenience Stores Exhibition SING subsidiary Direct Solar of America recently detailed operations relating to a hemp distribution center SING’s CEO forecasts revenues of more than $10 million for its solar division in 2020 SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) will be showcasing a 100 percent American-grown hemp cigarette, its latest product by Pure, at booth 5653 of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Exhibition. Products at this exhibition, which is attended by more than 23,000 participants, gain industry exposure by being displayed to major chain stores.…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 9:00 am

First Hemp Strain Awarded a US Patent

The famous Stanley brothers from Colorado seem to have secured what is widely regarded as the first hemp plant patent in the U.S. According to records at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc. got a patent for a distinct and new hemp cultivar on July 2, 2019. This cultivar is designated as “CW3A” at the patents office. The documents refer to this cultivar as one that is resistant to cold and is capable of yielding up to 6.24 percent CBD and just 0.27 percent THC on a dry matter basis. It is crucial to note that…

MondaySep 16, 2019 4:00 pm

USDA Hemp Rules Await White House Approval

It has emerged that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed drafting the national hemp cultivation rules and submitted them to the White House for approval before they can be released to the public. The hemp industry has been waiting anxiously for those rules. The federal agency had initially promised that it would have them published by August 1, but delays over establishing a national testing protocol affected that timeline and the USDA promised to have those rules in place in time for the 2020 planting season. The rules are now ready, and they were submitted to the Office…

MondaySep 16, 2019 9:00 am

Oregon Storm Damage Update: Hemp Recovers, But Flower Development Still Uncertain

About one month ago, Central Oregon was struck by stormy weather that affected close to 500 acres of industrial hemp. Four weeks later, farmers are saying that they may not suffer a complete loss since the plants are bouncing back. Matt Cyrus, the president of Deschutes County Farm Bureau, says some of the plants that were affected by the storms have sprouted new leaves and the crops are looking green again. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Cyrus had predicted that the damage caused would amount to about $25 million in this region that is one of the areas…

FridaySep 13, 2019 4:00 pm

Why Colorado is Still Leading in Hemp Production

The 2018 Farm Bill paved the way for the widespread adoption of hemp as a commercial crop and states around the country have scrambled to establish hemp programs so that their economies can benefit from this crop. However, Colorado has remained the leader in hemp production despite efforts by other states to grab pole position. The following factors could explain why Colorado is still ahead, and states that wish to catch up can do well to learn from Colorado’s path. A Favorable Regulatory Climate The department of agriculture in Colorado took a stance early on to view hemp like any…

FridaySep 13, 2019 9:00 am

Idaho Prosecutors Cut Deals to Close Interstate Hemp Transportation Cases

The two separate cases in Idaho that had captured the attention of the entire hemp industry have been closed with prosecutors agreeing plea deals with the accused drivers. The drivers pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for their freedom and lighter sentences. The first case involved Dennis Palmarchuk who was arrested and detained in Boise County for five days after the truck he was driving was found to contain about 6,700 pounds of hemp. He was charged with marijuana trafficking and his trial was set to begin on October 2. However, a plea deal with the prosecutors resulted in…