Paris demonstrates how hemp homes can benefit more than just the elite

Paris demonstrates how hemp homes can benefit more than just the elite

Interest in natural and sustainable building techniques seems to be slowly growing around the world. According to a recent article in Grist magazine, conventional building materials pollute indoor ...
Three ways a federally funded carbon bank could impact the hemp industry

Three ways a federally funded carbon bank could impact the hemp industry

Earth’s average surface temperature rose over 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century, and it is expected to rise another 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century, according to t...
Idaho legalizes hemp production, making it the 50th state

Idaho legalizes hemp production, making it the 50th state

This 4/20 there is something extra to celebrate. Hemp is now legal to grow in all 50 states!The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp on a federal level, but hemp production could still be banned at a stat...
Hemp took root in Minnesota far earlier than most people realize

Hemp took root in Minnesota far earlier than most people realize

Many Minnesotans assume that hemp is a relatively new crop to the state. After all, hemp was only decriminalized a few years ago with the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill.However, hemp is actually a h...
Irish startup business raises money to help hemp farmers access drones

Irish startup business raises money to help hemp farmers access drones

Managing an agricultural operation can be very labor intensive, so it can be crucial for farmers to take advantage of opportunities to work smarter instead of harder. These opportunities often enta...
Four ways hemp is better than wood

Four ways hemp is better than wood

Many people consider wood to be a strong, renewable resource that can be used to make environmentally friendly products. This may be true, but a recent article in Hemp Today claims that “[i]ndustri...
EPA awards $100,000 grant to support development of hemp-based bricks

EPA awards $100,000 grant to support development of hemp-based bricks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it is awarding a $100,000 grant to help a small business from Washington State develop sustainable hemp bricks for use in cons...
CBD acknowledged in Texas as a mental health support for first responders

CBD acknowledged in Texas as a mental health support for first responders

An emergency situation can be one of the worst moments of someone’s life. For first responders, these situations are part of the job.Because their work involves responding to emergencies, these pro...
PepsiCo launches new Rockstar energy drink made with hemp seed extract

PepsiCo launches new Rockstar energy drink made with hemp seed extract

PepsiCo Inc. recently revealed the new energy drink Rockstar Energy + Hemp, which will be the company’s first beverage to include hemp. The drink features hemp seed extract alongside other botanica...