As new cannabinoid products emerge onto the hemp market, lawmakers rush to not only try and understand these new additions but also to update regulations governing how the industry operates. This new Senate bill would aim to regulate new sectors of the hemp industry, including Delta THC cannabinoid products. Hemp-derived products containing Delta THC cannabinoids…
The hemp industry has been making headlines in the past several years, and Louisiana is no exception. The state’s House Bill 605 would help create regulation surrounding one of the most controversial parts of the industry; hemp-derived THC. The bill proposed by Representative Clay Schexnayder would be a turn from the current trend of states…
CBD has been the focus of a wide variety of studies in the past several decades, a natural effect of the Federal Legalization of Hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill was the influx of biomass on the market, making research much easier and financially feasible. Studies surrounding CBD have focused on a wide range of…
As 2023 kicks into full swing, new changes are being introduced into the hemp industry. In Tennessee, these changes could mean big things for those who make a living from hemp. In January 2023, House Bill 403 was introduced to Tennessee government officials, proposing changes to hemp products; specifically those containing Delta THC. What are…
As new and sustainable methods for tackling the world’s problems gains more and more traction, hemp has become more of a center of focus. Hemp grown for fiber has gained popularity in recent years thanks to research from organizations and individuals from around the world. Hemp fiber can be used to create a number of…
Texas is known for a lot of things. BBQ, rodeos, football…and hemp? As the hemp industry evolves, the Lone Star state is showing the world just why they say everything is bigger in Texas. It is estimated that by the end of 2022, over 2,000 acres of hemp will have been grown in Texas alone….
As the 2018 Farm Bill comes to the end of its outlined life, lawmakers are looking to update the legislation to keep up with the evolving hemp and agricultural industries. After the 2018 Farm Bill was signed by President Trump, the hemp industry took full flight, evolving into what we know it today. According to…
As the hemp industry continues to grow, niche sectors are emerging on the market. This age old plant has been utilized in new ways to help combat modern problems like soil erosion, deforestation, and the housing crisis. In December 2022, Yahoo Finance published the findings from the Hemp Industries Association showing the current supply chain…
Tennessee State University receives $4.9 million grant from USDA As the hemp industry grows, finding new ways to increase its sustainability becomes an even greater focus for the global community. The United States has been a leader in the industry for years, helping explore new possibilities concerning the hemp plant. The research surrounding the hemp…
The hemp industry has been busting down barriers left and right, including international one. This year at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, hemp was a special focus for the assembly. This new spotlight brings the individual industries of each nation together in a unique way that has not been explored for hundreds…