A proposal to ease commercial hemp cultivation has passed the Oregon Legislature. Under a measure approved by the Senate on Saturday, hemp seed would be classed as an agricultural seed. …
How China grew into a hemp superpower
Every year in April, Jiang Xingquan sets aside part of his farm in northern China to grow cannabis. The size of the plot varies with market demand but over the …
Alaska bill legalizing industrial hemp awaits governor’s pen
A measure that would legalize the production of industrial hemp in Alaska has passed the state House and Senate. The bill awaits Gov. Bill Walker’s signature before becoming law, Alaska …
Hemp grows in popularity for home building
With the rise of alternative sources of energy, building materials, and other renewables, many people are actively looking for more natural and healthy ways to create dwellings and live in …
Colorado Company Produces First American-Bred Certified Hemp Seed
In the race to develop a successful, viable hemp industry, Colorado is now home to the first U.S.-bred hemp seed to qualify as Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) …
Indiana House Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
The Indiana House has unanimously approved a measure that would allow the state’s farmers to grow industrial hemp, the Indy Star reports. Additionally, the measure would exclude products derived from the crops containing 0.3 percent or …