USDA approves Minnesota’s revised hemp plan

USDA approves Minnesota’s revised hemp plan

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved Minnesota’s revised hemp plan on May 10. This plan determines how hemp can be produced and how it will be regulated in the state. The USD...
New CBD analog shows promise as a potent pain reliever

New CBD analog shows promise as a potent pain reliever

Pain is a constant problem that many Americans face. Currently, opioid medications play an important role in many doctor-recommended pain management strategies. However, opioid medications can be h...
Consumer interest in pet CBD products expected to continue growing, study says

Consumer interest in pet CBD products expected to continue growing, study says

Is CBD for pets a passing fad? That seems unlikely, according to a new report.An article in Forbes magazine highlights the details of a new study Brightfield Group recently published on the pet CBD...
Four common CBD myths debunked

Four common CBD myths debunked

The CBD market has grown quickly since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp products. However, that fast growth and the newness of the industry may have contributed to the spread of some misinformatio...
Mailing ban on vapes delayed by U.S. Postal Service

Mailing ban on vapes delayed by U.S. Postal Service

Last week the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was supposed to stop mailing vaporizer products. The ban has been in the works since the 2021 omnibus spending bill passed Dec. 21, 2020, but the ban did no...
USDA initiates research into hemp-based personal care products

USDA initiates research into hemp-based personal care products

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 27 that it has begun a new partnership in the hopes of expanding the market for hemp seed oil. During this two year project, sc...
Could the hemp industry be the next to adopt carbon labeling?

Could the hemp industry be the next to adopt carbon labeling?

A carbon-labeling trend has been growing in popularity over the past few years. Some experts reportedly believe that the hemp industry could be the next industry to adopt this type of label.A carbo...
Lawmakers consider if hemp could be the key to diversifying Nevada’s economy

Lawmakers consider if hemp could be the key to diversifying Nevada’s economy

Nevada’s state senate is reportedly searching for creative ways to diversify their state’s economy. As part of this search, state lawmakers are considering requesting an interim study on the state’...
Why the SAFE Banking Act has some hemp activists worried

Why the SAFE Banking Act has some hemp activists worried

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a banking reform that is intended to benefit some cannabis businesses. The vote, which occurred on the popular cannabis holiday 4/20, received bipa...