December 2019 - Page 3 of 5

FridayDec 13, 2019 4:00 pm

Texas Company Plans to Establish the Largest US Hemp Processing Facility

Hemp has had an unfortunate history. For years, it was classified as a Class 1 Controlled substance, and it was illegal to grow, market or sell cannabis or cannabis-derived products. This was a severe setback, hindering research into the plant's abilities and applications. The 2018 Farm Bill changed all that, classifying cannabis with less than 0.3% THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound that gives users a psychoactive high, as legal industrial hemp. Farmers in all states and tribes were given the green light to farm industrial hemp under State and Tribal programs. A year later, the hemp industry is going strong,…

FridayDec 13, 2019 9:00 am

Cuomo Signs New York Hemp Law

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a landmark bill that will give the state's hemp industry a major boost. Passed on Monday, the legislation allows the state of New York to regulate the growth and sale of products containing hemp extracts. "The hemp industry is exploding, and with that growth comes a responsibility to regulate the industry in a way that helps to ensure its long term viability and protects consumers," he says. Hemp is an insanely versatile cash crop, with an almost uncountable number of industrial applications. However, hemp has been trending lately, not because of its industrial…

ThursdayDec 12, 2019 4:00 pm

University of Missouri Extension Offers Free Hemp Workshops

Free industrial hemp workshops will be held at the University of Missouri Extension during the month of December and January. Greg Luce, the Missouri University Extension agronomist, together with Joe Horner, an agricultural economist, will deliver a talk during the workshop on cultivating industrial hemp and how to budget for the crop. The workshop will be held at Marshall and Carrollton. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture in Missouri will make a presentation giving an overview of hemp regulations. They will also outline the process of applying for hemp cultivation licenses in Missouri. According to Missouri University Extension field specialist…

ThursdayDec 12, 2019 9:00 am

Colorado Company Starts Selling Hemp Burgers

You have probably heard of hemp, or maybe you know it as cannabis. Dubbed industrial hemp because of its numerous industrial applications, it has proven one of the most versatile and profitable cash crops of the century. Hemp is used to make rope, textiles, clothing and bioplastics and many more others, but have you ever heard of hemp burgers? Yes, that's right. Hemp burgers. Hemp has long been an ingredient in the kitchen, mostly for the nutritional benefits the plant offers. Hemp burgers are an exciting new venture by Carla Boyd, the founder of Hemp Way Founds. Right off the…

WednesdayDec 11, 2019 4:00 pm

Idaho Hemp Building Company Gets National Recognition

Matthew Mead and Tommy Gibbons are the founders of Hempitecture, a hemp company based in Ketchum, Idaho. The company specializes in hemp building projects. The pair made it into the annual Forbes Magazine list of “30 under 30,” which honors individuals who are 30 years or younger for starting a business or making notable achievements. Making it into the list gives one a sense of validation, said Gibbons. He adds that being recognized legitimized their business since many people did not understand what they were trying to create. Mead, who previously served as a planning and zoning commissioner, is now…

WednesdayDec 11, 2019 9:00 am

More Australian Homes Being Made From Hemp

Hemp is an extremely versatile crop. It is used to make paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics and fuel among a plethora of applications. Not to mention the extremely useful and popular hemp extract cannabidiol (CBD). However, one of hemp's most exciting applications is in construction. Ever heard of hempcrete? It is a hemp-based building material that is slowly gaining traction in Australia, especially among the eco-friendly home community. It is made by mixing woody hemp fiber (from inside the hemp stalk), lime and water which is then cured. The mixture is pushed by hand into wood frames to build an insulating…

TuesdayDec 10, 2019 4:00 pm

First Hemp Food Week in the World to Be Held in New Zealand

The first world celebration of Hemp Food Week is being held at Christchurch, which will be a week-long event where nine venues and chefs will be displaying different types of hemp dishes. Guido Loeffler, who is the entrepreneur that came up with the event idea, said that hemp is the most beneficial plant known to the human race. Loeffler also noted that hemp provides humanity with nutritious food full of natural fiber, building materials, biodegradable plastics, and it can also help in restoring the environment. Loeffler further said that when he started thinking of promoting hemp and the new Whakamana…

TuesdayDec 10, 2019 9:00 am

Missouri Releases 2020 Hemp Licensing Program

On December 4, the Department of Agriculture in Missouri announced that the registration process for industrial hemp cultivation during the 2020 planting season is open, and farmers can apply. Farmers who are interested in growing industrial hemp must first write an application, create land maps, and complete a fingerprint criminal history background check 30 days after submitting their request. Final Fill-able application and Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number required to complete the background check would be found on the Department's website starting from December 16. The Department of Agriculture would start reviewing the producer registration applications from January 2. The…

MondayDec 09, 2019 4:00 pm

South Carolina Hemp Farmer Wins Round One Against SLED

John Pendarvis, a Dorchester County hemp farmer, has had one hell of a year. For a farmer who thought 2019 would be smooth sailing, he's had 10 acres of hemp seized from him and destroyed by state authorities, on top of spending a while in the slammer. According to authorities, the Harleyville resident was growing hemp in unregistered fields. Initially, Pendarvis had 10 acres of hemp licensed through the S.C. Department of Agriculture. He grew an additional 2 acres of hemp in Marion County without approval, but he submitted an acreage amendment application to include them. However, upon learning about…

MondayDec 09, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Cultivation Now Legal in Brazil

On Wednesday, the Brazilian pharmaceutical regulator, Anvisa, approved the roll-out of medicinal marijuana-based products. However, in a separate vote, Anvisa vetoed a proposal seeking to legalize the cultivation of domestic medical marijuana. But, one company was authorized to cultivate industrial hemp by a judge. According to Sechat.com, the Federal District Brasilia judge made a ruling that goes into the history books by authorizing the cultivation and importation of industrial hemp seeds by Terra Viva Company. The hemp seeds’ THC concentration must be below 0.3%. Terra Viva could sell seeds, leaves, and fiber hours after the announcement by Anvisa. On Tuesday,…