Business & Management
Texas Ban on Smokable Hemp Processing Upheld
The Texas Supreme Court has sustained that smokable hemp can not be manufactured or processed within the state. In an opinion on June 24, Judge Jeffrey Boyd wrote: "Considering the long history of the state’s... more »
North Carolina Makes Hemp Permanently Legal
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently signed into law Senate Bill 455, which permanently excludes hemp from the state controlled substances act. This signature came at the last minute on June 30, one day before... more »
Deadline Set for Licenses for Iowa Hemp Growers
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging Iowans to apply for or renew their hemp licenses for the 2022 growing season. Applications are available online through the state's hemp licensing portal. The... more »
Hemp Research Foundation Created
To advance science supporting a sustainable hemp industry, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is committing up to $2.5 million to establish the Hemp Research Consortium, a public-private partnership bringing together research-intensive and land grant... more »
Martha Stewart CBD Expands Product Offering
Last month, Martha Stewart CBD announced the latest expansion a within its growing CBD portfolio. The new product offering is part of Tropical Medley CBD Wellness Gummies and features three new flavors inspired by the... more »
Colorado Governor to Deliver Keynote at NoCo Hemp Expo
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will deliver an update on the state’s hemp industry at the 8th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo’s Business Conference and Investment Summit on March 24, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Conference... more »
Newly Signed New York Law Allows Hemp Growers to Cultivate Cannabis
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (Senate Bill S8084A) creating a new Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license, establishing a pathway for existing New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to... more »
Cannabis, Hemp Regulation in Michigan Consolidated to One Agency
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has taken action to consolidate the regulatory bodies within the State of Michigan that oversee cannabis and hemp processing, distribution, and sale to improve efficiency. These administrative changes will help the state... more »
