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Hemp Siding Project Secures Funding
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in New York are to develop a commercially viable insulated siding product made with hemp “wool”. Read More… -
Last Week In Hemp (18th March – 24th March)
Discover both the promise and challenges facing hemp! This article explores recent developments in hemp cultivation, sustainable products, regulations, and exciting research in medicine and construction. Learn how hemp is shaping a greener future. Read More… -
With Canadian hemp production down, trade group tears into regulators
Canadian regulators have failed to recommend changes that would start treating hemp as a normal agricultural crop, drawing sharp criticism from the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA), the country’s leading industry group. Read More… -
Hemp and Harley-Davidson; sorting through thousands of comments; some very big shoes
Forget about chrome and steel. Harley-Davidson’s newest motorcycle features hemp-reinforced fenders and other parts made with post-consumer plastics. Read More… -
AGs from 20 states call on Congress to change hemp definition; FL’s Ashley Moody isn’t among them
“I think it is appropriate for Congress to address hemp nationally,” said FL Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Read More… -
Manufacturing skis from hemp tapes
Bio-based composites were winners of this year’s JEC Composites Innovation Award, including a snowboard made from hemp tapes from Fuse GmbH. Read More… -
False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD
Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that more often than not, consumers aren’t getting what they pay for. Read More… -
Review Finds Many Hemp and CBD Products Sold on Amazon Mislabeled
A recent CBD Oracle report found that hemp products being sold on Amazon — despite the platform’s policy banning hemp-derived cannabinoids — are deceptively labeled with 30% containing undeclared CBD and 36% containing no hemp at all. Read More… -
Development of insulating hemp siding is goal of $1.5 million research project
Researchers at a New York engineering school say they are developing siding insulated with industrial hemp for the remodeling of buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. Read More… -
Microwave pretreatment of hemp seeds changes the flavor and quality of hemp seed oil
Microwave heating is considered a relatively new and effective technology for the preparation of high-quality oils, which is receiving more and more attention. Read More… -
Climate-friendly renovations using straw and hemp
ETH Zurich researchers can now reveal the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions: replace fossil-fuel heating systems and harness the potential of bio-based building materials like straw and hemp. Read More… -
Cottrell Paper Making 100% Hemp Product Under Mill26 Brand Name
Hemp podcast guest James “Jimmy” Cottrell II is a fourth-generation paper maker at family-owned Cottrell Paper in Saratoga County, New York. Read More… -
House Bill 1125 bans the manufacture and sale of certain chemically altered hemp products.
The new restrictions will force shop owners to remove certain items from their shelves. Read More… -
A new discovery in extraction technology of HEMP fiber
Exploring hemp seed hull biomass for an integrated C-5 biorefinery: Xylose and activated carbon Read More… -
Major hemp initiative in Australia abandoned as government fails to provide funding
A multi-million dollar initiative to expand Australian hemp fields to 100,000 hectares in ten years has been abandoned. Read More… -
Last Week in Hemp (11th March – 17th March)
Last week in hemp offered a plethora of positive developments within the hemp industry, highlighting its expanding potential across diverse sectors. Read More… -
RPI Researchers Awarded $1.5M To Produce Hemp-Based Insulated Siding
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will use hemp to develop a commercially viable, durable, and low-embodied-carbon insulated siding product to address what the U.S. Green Building Council says is a “crucial need for building retrofits to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.” Read More… -
Is hemp the next functional food in vegetarian nutrition?
As regulatory restrictions ease, researchers studying Cannabis sativa L. identify its nutritional benefits and potential in vegetarian diets while highlighting the need for clarity on the safety of some concentrated extracts. Read More… -
5 Superb Benefits Of Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are packed up with the richest source of complete proteins, essential fats, vitamins, and enzymes. Hemp seeds are one of the best of nature’s super foods for supporting optimal health and well-being. Here are the 5 superb benefits of hemp seeds. Read More… -
Snøhetta Creates An Innovative & Compostable Light Made From Hemp
Acclaimed Norwegian studio Snøhetta collaborated with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to design the Superdupertube – an innovative office lamp made using extruded hemp and sugarcane bioplastic. Read More… -
Future Horizon: The Promising Trajectory of the Industrial Hemp Market
The latest Persistence Market Research report titled Industrial Hemp Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013-2017 and Forecast 2018-2027 offers key insights on the global industrial hemp market in terms of value and volume. Read More… -
First industrial hemp processing facility on Mid North Coast paves way for alternative building materials
The use of hemp materials in the construction industry is a focus of a NSW government taskforce in a push to ramp up its use. Read More… -
International groups join forces to expand standards for industrial hemp
The Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO) and standards developer ASTM International have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on global guidance for the hemp value chain. Read More… -
Industrial Hemp Market Surges from $4.9 Billion in 2019 to Projected $18.6 Billion by 2027!
The global industrial hemp market is expected to witness significant growth owing to technological innovation with regards to the cultivation and machinery to develop hemp plants more efficiently. Read More… -
USDA Invests $10M In Hemp Research, Tribal Lands And Biden’s Hemp Biotech Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a comprehensive “Hemp Research Needs Roadmap,” alongside a substantial $10 million investment in hemp studies through Oregon State University. Read More… -
OSU receives $10 million grant to work with tribes on hemp economic development
Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received $10 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with 13 Native American tribes on hemp-based economic development in the western United States Read More… -
With much to learn, U.S. hemp industry should take international approach, USDA says
The nascent U.S. hemp industry still has much to learn, and should look outward when assessing the research needs required to advance development, according to a new paper from the USDA. Read More… -
Last Week In Hemp (March 4th – March 10th, 2024)
Last week’s hemp industry news highlights several key trends: a growing emphasis on quality control, the exploration of sustainable applications, and ongoing legal considerations for the industry’s continued development. Read More… -
10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo: Celebrating a Decade of Innovation, Advocacy, and Sustainable Hemp Solutions
The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the world, is gearing up for its milestone 10th annual edition, set to take place from April 11th to April 13th, 2024, at the scenic Estes Park in Colorado. Read More… -
Spent hemp biomass: A feed use that supports milk production in dairy cows
Does the fibrous byproduct of CBD production hold potential promise as a nutritious, efficiency-boosting feed ingredient for the dairy sector? Read More…
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