As all Americans know, on January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. His inauguration came with a slew of nominees, various cabinet-level positions, and agency heads across the entire federal government. Read More Here…
Hemp is a hot crop, so why are so few Black farmers growing it?
Despite the challenges of growing hemp, the business can be a rewarding one for farmers. One North Carolina program is trying to encourage and support more Black farmers in the industry. Read More…
Cannabis Growers Consider Broader Options to Improve Facility Water Efficiency
Annual water usage for cannabis cultivation varies widely, depending on the type and scale of a given facility. Data from markets across the country show that indoor facilities use significantly more water per year than do greenhouse or outdoor facilities. However, the comparative usage rates do not necessarily indicate that indoor facilities are more inefficient in using their water than are those operating greenhouses or …Read More
U.S. lawmakers say DEA rule on THC violates Farm Bill’s intent
U.S. lawmakers have written the government’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), urging the agency to clarify its rules for processing industrial hemp, warning the guidelines could put some producers at risk of violating the country’s Controlled Substances Act… Read More
Role of Cannabis and CBD in Light of COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a devastating effect on the social, economic and political sectors globally, having brought the world economy to a perilous halt. With the pandemic having reached almost every region of the world, it has proven to be far more disastrous than earlier outbreaks of swine flu, SARS or MERS.https://www.cbdnews.me/role-of-cannabis-and-cbd-in-light-of-covid-19-outbreak/
CBN, CBG More Alluring to Hemp Farmers as CBD Prices Drop?
The importance of lab testing
With the influx of cannabis products more specifically CBD (cannabidiol) products on the market, all of which label their products as having certain cannabinoids present, how can anyone be sure they know what they are consuming and if it even contains any CBD at all? https://mogreenway.com/2020/05/12/the-importance-of-lab-testing/
IOWA NOW ISSUING HEMP LICENSES AND SEED PERMITS
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has issued its first round of hemp licenses and seed permits for the 2020 growing season. https://www.agriculture.com/news/crops/iowa-now-issuing-hemp-licenses-and-seed-permits
How Lebanon can leverage medicinal cannabis farming to maximize returns
The Lebanese government has taken the right decision to legalize cannabis farming for medicinal use. They need to highlight and promote the growing body of evidence that highlights the medicinal…https://en.annahar.com/article/1182020-how-lebanon-can-leverage-medicinal-cannabis-farming-to-maximize-returns