The Business of Cannabis

Researchers In Argentina Testing 15 Hemp Grain, Fiber Varieties

Mar 8, 2023 | International

Argentina is moving beyond the hemp flower, with 15 grain and fiber varieties now undergoing evaluation for inclusion in the country’s official seed catalog. Buenos Aires-based Industrial Hemp Solutions (IHS) said it is working with a research team from the Faculty of...

NoCo Indigenous Leaders To Gather At Hemp Expo in Colorado Springs, March 29-31

Mar 8, 2023 | National

Indigenous leaders in the hemp industry are planning their exhibits and talks to bring generations of knowledge to the 9th annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s most comprehensive hemp business conference and trade show. The event will take place on March 29-31, 2023, at...

Tiny Pacific Island Nation Of Vanuatu Hopes To Draw Hemp Investors

Mar 8, 2023 | International

The government of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is looking to attract foreign investors and operators to develop medical cannabis and industrial hemp production for export-only after recently finalizing cannabis regulations. Under the new rules, companies...

Italian Trade Groups Cheer Court Ruling That Hemp Is Not A Narcotic

Feb 25, 2023 | International

A regional court in Italy has upheld a lawsuit filed by four cannabis associations, overturning a decree issued one year ago that classified hemp as a narcotic in contravention of European law. The Regional Administrative Tribunal of Lazio annulled the decree and...

20 Hemp Fiber Processors Now Online In U.S.

Feb 25, 2023 | National

U.S. hemp fields are expected to reach 50,000 acres by 2028 as production expands at a rate of 34% per year and processing infrastructure continues to expand, according to projections from Denver-based analyst PanXchange. That means the projected value of...