Business & Management
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 »

Thomas Scientific Forms Dedicated Cannabis Team
North America's largest pure-play distributor serving science, Thomas Scientific, has launched a dedicated cannabis team and business unit committed to serving laboratories, researchers, and manufacturers operating within the growing industry. Following the blueprint successfully implemented... more »
Hemp Industries Association Elects New Board Members
With the 2021 Hemp Industries Association election complete and the results certified, members have selected four members to serve on the HIA board of directors beginning in January. Board members are elected for three-year terms... more »