USDA Introduces Cutting-Edge Hemp Management and Learning Platforms
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant enhancements to its hemp program technology and resources, with the launch of the Hemp eManagement…
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UPDATE: H.B. 2818 coasts through House; S.B. 264 M.I.A.
On Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives passed H.B. 2818, which will clean up language in the state’s hemp agriculture laws and bring them in-line…
Hemp industry in total freefall, per USDA report
The U.S. industrial hemp sector experienced a significant decline in 2022, with the total value of hemp production plummeting by 71% to $238 million, according…
USDA Study Suggests Low Cannabinoid Exposure from Cattle Fed Hempseed Cake
A recent study by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) has found that feeding cattle…
Democrat’s bill would ban hemp-derived candy sales in Texas
A newly introduced bill by Democratic State Senator Judith Zaffirini could criminalize the sale and distribution of hemp-derived candy in Texas. The South Texas senator,…
Hearing set for Texas House Hemp Ag bill
A hearing is scheduled on Wednesday, April 12 at 8 a.m. in which an important hemp bill will be heard. Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain,…
Alarming Data Shows Texas Hemp Industry Running on Fumes
New data from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) reveals a concerning downward trend for the state’s hemp industry. Texas Hemp Growers (THG) is raising…
RISK ALERT: THCa is the hot new thing replacing delta-8. But is it legal?
Exploring trends by visiting retailers is a common practice that can provide valuable insights on the direction and state of the market. During a recent…
Congressional hearing highlights challenges facing US hemp industry
The subcommittee on Biotechnology, horticulture, and research hosted its first hearing on hemp production Thursday morning. While the meeting focused mostly on industrial fiber and…
Texas Supreme Court upholds Smokable Hemp Ban
The Texas Supreme Court has upheld a state ban on processing and manufacturing hemp products for smoking. In a decision released Friday, the state’s highest…