An ambitious project aimed at expanding Australian hemp cultivation to 100,000 hectares over the span of a decade has been abandoned after failing to secure a grant from the government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program.
Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has been awarded a significant $10 million grant to spearhead economic development initiatives across 13 Native American Tribes by establishing hemp processing facilities.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to convene a significant discussion at the White House on drug policy reform, welcoming guests including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and rapper Fat Joe, both recipients of cannabis pardons from President Biden.
A recent paper from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) underscores the nascent state of the American hemp industry, emphasizing the need for an outward-looking approach to address research gaps and drive further development.
The Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO) and ASTM International, a prominent standards developer, have recently formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing global guidance for the hemp value chain.
The latest report from The Business Research Company sheds light on the flourishing potential of the hemp fiber sector within the global market.
A proposed draft law in Thailand has raised concerns about the potential re-criminalization of cannabis, which could have severe implications for the CBD and hemp extract industries.
A proposed South Dakota law aiming to crack down on products with high concentrations of intoxicating delta-8 THC and other cannabinoids is causing concern for the CBD market in one of the nation’s major hemp-growing states.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formally sanctioned legislation to legalize medical marijuana, a move aimed at aiding soldiers in recovering from both physical and psychological injuries resulting from the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Hollywood’s most recent music biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love,” is maintaining its momentum at the global box office, surpassing the $100 million milestone on Friday. The film has earned $61.4 million domestically and $39.7 million internationally within just 10 days of its theatrical release.
