13 Apr 2016

The Vermont Model: Why Maine's Industrial Hemp Program Can Succeed

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The Vermont Model: Why Maine's Industrial Hemp Program Can Succeed
AUGUSTA, Maine (Apr. 7, 2016) – In February, the Maine Dept. of Agriculture issued rules for hemp farming as required by a law passed last year. This means that the industrial hemp program is very close to being established in the Pine Tree State …
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Bill To Create Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Clears Panel
A bill to allow the cultivation and distribution of industrial hemp for research was approved by the House Finance Committee on Friday. Senate Bill 2659 would create an industrial hemp pilot program that would allow licensed agents of the state Board …
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6 Apr 2016

Latest Hemp News

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Hemp industry to get down to business at weekend expo
Movers and shakers in the hemp industry will drive home the versatility of the plant, make pitches to investors and display a multitude of wares to consumers – all while pounding home the mantra that hemp isn't pot, it won't get you high, but it could …
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Unraveling Hemp: The Road to Legalization Part Two
Two centuries ago there were over 100 water-powered mills for processing hemp fiber in Lancaster County alone, with more throughout the state. Industrial hemp dominated Pennsylvania's agricultural landscape so much so that Hempfield Township was …
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Unraveling Hemp: The Road to Legalization Part One
The Hemp Industry Association reports that total retail value of hemp products nationwide now is estimated at over $ 600 Million in 2014, with uses that range from food to body care products to clothing, auto parts, building materials and various other …
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2 Apr 2016

Unraveling Hemp: The Road to Legalization Part Three

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Unraveling Hemp: The Road to Legalization Part Three
"We will be looking to have a regionally located processing facility that will be within 60 miles of all of the contracted farmers that will be growing industrial hemp," Whaling said. "I am keenly interested in the Heinz-Kraft facility; it is one …
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Bill to legalize industrial hemp moving at Capitol
“Initially, it is going to be in compliance with the Federal Farm Bill which allows individual farmers to grow if they are in conjunction with an institute of higher education,” said Erica McBride of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council. “It will …
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29 Mar 2016

Kentucky gears up for third year of hemp research projects

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Kentucky gears up for third year of hemp research projects
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture started these industrial hemp research projects to study production, processing and potential products. "It's important to note that Kentucky, back in 2014 reintroduced a crop that had not been seen for decades," …
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Nike Brings Back Hemp Sneaker for 4/20
Currently, millions of dollars worth of hemp are imported every year for American industries. Companies like Nike use hemp fibers in sneakers; our automobile industry uses hemp fibers to produce plastic and car door panelling. In 2014, we spent an …
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18 Mar 2016

Washington Governor Vetoes Hemp Legalization Bill

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Washington Governor Vetoes Hemp Legalization Bill
industrial hemp farming bill obama Hemp is one of the most versatile plants on the planet. More and more states are reforming their hemp laws to either allow full cultivation, or at least cultivation for research purposes. Right now the United States …
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State to certify industrial hemp seeds in an initiative touted as first in the …
Blane Krumpe, left, listens as Patrick King talks about the hemp products sold by Advanced Plant Processing on Saturday at the 2nd Annual Colorado Industrial Hemp Awards and Festival in Longmont earlier this month. (Not Provided / Daily Camera).
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Sipp Industries Signs Hemp Beer Agreement with Ute Pass Brewing Company
COSTA MESA, CA — Sipp Industries, Inc. (OTC: SIPC), a diversified conglomerate corporation specializing in technology, manufacturing and distribution of commercial and consumer products, announces a new agreement with Ute Pass Brewing Company …
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15 Mar 2016

Growing hemp in Otero County

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Growing hemp in Otero County
Chavez is the owner/operator of Diamond A Farms, which is working with Whole Hemp, the processor of the crop. Other companies do the formulation for the final products. Frank Milenski was working with Diamond A last year, overseeing the farming. Chavez …
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Bill would authorize research on Alabama-grown hemp
Two Alabama lawmakers are sponsoring legislation to allow research on growing industrial hemp in the state. Hemp, like marijuana, is a form of cannabis, but has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana. The bill by Sen.
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Industrial Hemp Bills Set to Boost Hawaii and Alabama's Economy
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Mar 14, 2016) – Hemp, Inc. ( OTC PINK : HEMP) executives are pleased to announce that both Hawaii and Alabama are expected to join the ranks of 28 other pro-hemp states. Hawaii's bill, HB2555, is "the most robust …
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15 Mar 2016

Bellingham hemp advocate hopes to change the way we build

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Bellingham hemp advocate hopes to change the way we build
Pam Bosch of Bellingham is trying to build a future for industrial hemp in the United States. The 62-year-old artist acknowledges that hemp, which generally refers to the inside stalk and seeds of the cannabis plant, gets a bad rap because of its …
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Legalizing Weed: 7 Facts About Virginia's Legalization of Industrial Hemp Farming
While there as been great debate around the country on marijuana, with some states legalizing weed in all its forms, Virginia has gone ahead with the legalization of industrial hemp, the "buzzless" commercial version of the cannabis sativa plant …
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3 Mar 2016

Latest Hemp News

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The State of the Leaf: Maine Falls Short and Washington Sets Hemp Free
Here's the news that's fit to print: Hawaii is stepping up its legislation game with the introduction of four new bills aimed at regulating the new medical marijuana dispensary program, Maine's legalization bid failed to make the ballot, Maryland can't …
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Store, the first in the state, sells hemp/cannabidiol products
While CBDRx specializes in the development, cultivation, processing and wholesale distribution of hemp-based CBD products, Herbal Extracts bills itself as a “leader in the emerging market for dietary and nutritional supplements derived from certified …
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NM falling behind other states on hemp
According to the National Conference of State Legislators, at least 27 states have enacted some sort of law regarding industrial hemp production since 2014, when federal legislation allowed states to enact such laws. One person familiar with the …
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200 acres of Indian hemp destroyed
Over 200 acres of Indian hemp were destroyed by the police between 2014 and 2015, while 50 tonnes were also impounded. About 81 wee traffickers were also arrested, 36 convicted, two acquitted and 43 pending trial in various courts. The Director-General …
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3 Mar 2016

Soon Hemp May Be A Tradable Commodity With Startup Seed CX

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Soon Hemp May Be A Tradable Commodity With Startup Seed CX
It is no surprise, then, that it took Edward Woodford, co-founder of Seed Commodities Exchange, a commodities trading platform for industrial hemp, to send 11,000 emails, travel 46,238 miles, and meet with 604 investors to raise Seed CX's first round …
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Hemp Industry: CBD Marketed As Dietary Supplement Before Drug Trials
Representatives of the cannabis industry disagree with FDA's conclusion in recent warning letters that the hemp-based product cannabidiol or CBD doesn't meet the definition of a dietary supplement. Under federal law, a substance generally does not …
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Legislative Deadline Snares Bill To Legalize Hemp Oil For Treatment Of Seizures
A bill that could have legalized medial hemp oil for treating seizures is likely dead this legislative session. Credit Wikipedia. The Kansas legislature's turnaround deadline was last week. That means many bills are likely dead for the session …
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Could LEGO toys soon be made from hemp plastics?
LEGO is looking for a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic. Hemp might be the answer. LEGO wants to switch the material it uses to make its trademark toy bricks beloved by children around the world. The company currently uses plastic …
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1 Mar 2016

Hemp at the heart of Western Australia's first eco-village

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Hemp at the heart of Western Australia's first eco-village
The project manager of Western Australia's first eco-village, partly built with hemp, believes the finished product will add weight to the growing push for it to be widely used in the construction industry. Tendering contracts are out for the …
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USDA's About-Face On Organic Hemp Leaves Growers In Limbo
A handful of hemp farms, including Colorado-based CBDRx, had secured, or were in the process of securing, certifications from third-party auditors following a directive from the USDA's National Organic Program staff allowing hemp to be certified organic.
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