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As China’s Hemp Industry Suffers, U.S. Hemp Growers Prepare to Pounce - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
China will be offline for some time to come, and that means U.S. hemp producers prepared for export markets will find less competition in the international marketplace.
USDA drops DEA hemp testing requirement, while FDA acknowledges demand for CBD - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Federal agriculture officials are dropping the requirement that all THC testing on hemp crops must be performed at laboratories registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to industry sources.
Colorado hemp farmers say they know more than the feds and want to keep regulation in state hands - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
After the 2018 Farm Bill made hemp production legal, Colorado created rules for handling the new cash crop. “Green rush” farmers are worried the feds will make their work harder.
USDA recommends ‘creative solution’ for transporting hemp - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Hauling hemp can be risky for drivers even though it’s now legal to grow it, process it and sell it — which is why some states are including provisions in their hemp plans to try and ease the pain, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) top legal official.
Idaho farmers warn they’re losing money without state legalizing hemp production, sales - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Idaho is one of only three states that does not allow the cultivation of hemp, despite the federal government making it legal to grow industrial hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Hemp highlighted at World Ag Expo - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
It’s all about hemp education this year at the 2020 World Ag Expo.
Kroger, the Largest Grocery Chain in the US, Is Lobbying on Hemp - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The supermarket giant started carrying CBD products last year. Now, it’s pressing the federal government on the issue.
USDA Won’t Increase THC Limit On Hemp Despite Requests From Farmers And Lawmakers - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Thursday that it will not be amending its proposed rules for hemp to increase the allowable THC limit, arguing that only Congress can change that specific policy.
USDA Announces Two More Hemp Insurance Programs - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Thursday that hemp farmers are now eligible for two crop insurance programs that offer coverage in the event of natural disasters.
CBD cosmetics: Japan will be the 'single largest market' in Asia for the next decade - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
Swiss-British company AP Organics is setting sights on Japan's cosmetics market for growth outside of Europe, with the firm believing it holds great prospects for its CBD ingredients and services.
Oregon State University at forefront of hemp research - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
If successful, OSU will be recognized for pioneering research in hemp genomics, beating out privatized research organizations who are racing to the same outcome.
Interest grows in hemp as nutritional supplement for livestock - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The livestock industry, however, is already witnessing the advantages of hemp seed. A source of protein, rich in fiber, fatty acids and several important minerals, hemp seed meal and pellets have made their way into animal feed with impressive results.
USDA Got More Than 4,600 Hemp Comments Prior To This Week’s Deadline - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The deadline to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on proposed regulations for hemp was Wednesday -- and advocates, stakeholders and lawmakers had a lot to say.
Study: Genetics, not field conditions, makes hemp ‘go hot’ - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
As the hemp industry grows, producers face the challenge of cultivating a crop that has received comparatively little scientific study, and that can become unusable – and illegal – if it develops too much of the psychoactive chemical THC.
USDA Approves Hemp Plans For Texas, Nebraska And Delaware - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Monday that it has approved hemp regulatory plans for three more states and four additional Indian tribes.
British architects build a low-carbon home using hemp - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The two-story Flat House was designed as a hemp-based construction prototype, with the intention of introducing this new method into the building industry for larger scale projects.

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