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Yet Another Reason Why Hemp Should Be Used To Clean Up Contaminated Areas

Written by Johnny Green on March 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that there are as many as 10 million contaminated sites around the globe, with over half of those sites involving heavy metal contamination specifically. Heavy metals are metallic elements that have a relatively high density compared to water, and heavy metal contamination involves...

European Parliament Agrees To Raise THC In Hemp – Equivalent Of US Farm Bill

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

The European Parliament has agreed to raise the THC limits in hemp to .03%, bringing the EU into line with the US. Will this mean a growing new international hemp trade between the US and Europe? Late last week, the European Parliament agreed on a new Common Agricultural Policy for the region, which...

Study: Hemp Essential Oil Can Inhibit Or Reduce Bacterial Growth

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Science.

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, to clothe, and to heal. It is estimated that the hemp plant can be used to make tens of thousands of products from paper to plastic. For many centuries hemp was primarily associated with making rope and textiles....

The European Court Of Justice Throws Down On Hemp

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 26, 2020. Posted in Business.

Apart from the Herculean task of normalization of cannabis generally, the battle for regulatory definitions over hemp has definitely taken some strange twists and turns of late. May the Hemp Be With You. Certainly within the EU. After regulators in Brussels last year declared the hemp plant (leaves...

4 Very Important Things To Consider Before Cultivating Hemp

Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Cultivating any type of agriculture crop on a large scale takes a significant amount of resources, and cultivating the hemp plant is no exception. The hemp plant may be easier to cultivate compared to other types of crops, and demand for hemp-derived products has definitely spiked in recent years,...

Trump Administration Approves Proposed USDA Hemp Rules

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

The United States is undergoing a hemp revolution, largely driven by the explosion in CBD’s popularity. Industrial hemp is still popular, however, floral hemp has experienced exponential growth in popularity across the country in recent years. According to Vote Hemp, 511,442 acres of hemp were...

How Popular Will Pick-Your-Own Hemp Fields Be In The Future?

Written by Johnny Green on September 28, 2019. Posted in Business.

Going to a farm or orchard to pick your own fruits and vegetables has many benefits. The most obvious one is that consumers know where their food comes from. Pick-your-own crops are typically cheaper for consumers compared to stores and farmer’s markets. It’s also a fun activity that...

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Hemp Acres Licensed To Grow In The U.S. More Than Quadrupled This Year

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Hemp is making a comeback in the United States in a major way. Favorable reform provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill paved the way for farmers in a number of states to take advantage of research and pilot programs. Since that time the U.S. hemp cultivation industry has grown exponentially, as demonstrated...

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USDA’s Canada Hemp Industry Report Demonstrates Regulatory Hurdles

Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2019. Posted in Business.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a report containing the agency’s assessment of Canada’s hemp industry. The report illustrates ongoing regulatory hurdles that hemp farmers are facing in Canada, some of which are similar hurdles that hemp farmers are...