Jun 7, 2023 | National
A U.S. hemp stakeholder group has again criticized the government’s Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for drawing conclusions based on outdated research it says exaggerates the potential dangers of CBD. In a letter sent yesterday to Senate and House...
May 31, 2023 | National
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA), the nation’s foremost trade association for hemp businesses and farms, today announced the program for its 27th annual conference to be held August 28-30, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Austin, Texas. With the theme of Going...
May 24, 2023 | National
Industrial hemp was a major crop in the state prior to prohibition coming into effect in the 20th century. Hemp had been grown in Pennsylvania since the 1600’s and such was its importance, it was declared to be among four staple crops. After more than seven...
May 17, 2023 | National
Ag research and Extension teams from multiple universities across the Southeast U.S. will be prioritizing hemp crops with climate-smart management with help from a five-year, $4.9 million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant. The project led by Florida A&M...
May 4, 2023 | National
Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp operators could be clarified after the reintroduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the U.S. Senate. The measure, which is strongly supported by both...