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Trans-Atlantic hemp trade hit by uncertainties - Cannabis News

Supply-chain disruptions and delivery delays have become the new normal for hemp and other agricultural commodities as governments keep their borders shut and planes grounded to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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CBD Prescription Drug Is No Longer A Federally Controlled Substance, DEA Says - Cannabis News

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has removed a marijuana-based medication from the list of federally controlled substances.

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USDA Approves Hemp Plans For South Carolina And West Virginia - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Tuesday that is approved hemp regulatory plans for two additional states and three more Indian tribes.

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The Hemp Sector and the Coronavirus Outbreak - Cannabis News

The ongoing coronavirus health crisis is having a significant financial and cultural impact on the nation’s hemp sector. It is also expected to have a long-term ripple effect on the hemp market for months to come.

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USDA Approves Hemp Plans For Georgia And Montana - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved hemp regulatory plans for two additional states and one Indian tribe.

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5 Things Employers Should Know About CBD - Cannabis News

It’s important for employers to understand the compound and the benefits and hindrances it could provide for employees.

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Colorado hemp farmers say they know more than the feds and want to keep regulation in state hands - Cannabis News

After the 2018 Farm Bill made hemp production legal, Colorado created rules for handling the new cash crop. “Green rush” farmers are worried the feds will make their work harder.

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Hemp highlighted at World Ag Expo - Cannabis News

It’s all about hemp education this year at the 2020 World Ag Expo.

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Kroger, the Largest Grocery Chain in the US, Is Lobbying on Hemp - Cannabis News

The supermarket giant started carrying CBD products last year. Now, it’s pressing the federal government on the issue.

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USDA Announces Two More Hemp Insurance Programs - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Thursday that hemp farmers are now eligible for two crop insurance programs that offer coverage in the event of natural disasters.

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Interest grows in hemp as nutritional supplement for livestock - Cannabis News

The livestock industry, however, is already witnessing the advantages of hemp seed. A source of protein, rich in fiber, fatty acids and several important minerals, hemp seed meal and pellets have made their way into animal feed with impressive results.

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British architects build a low-carbon home using hemp - Cannabis News

The two-story Flat House was designed as a hemp-based construction prototype, with the intention of introducing this new method into the building industry for larger scale projects.

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USDA Approves Hemp Plans For Texas, Nebraska And Delaware - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Monday that it has approved hemp regulatory plans for three more states and four additional Indian tribes.

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Kentucky will continue hemp program as pilot for a year - Cannabis News

Kentucky’s Department of Agriculture will continue operating its hemp program as a research pilot program for another year before transitioning to a commercial program, the agency said.

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Farmers Look Back on Colorado's First Six Years of Hemp - Cannabis News

In Colorado, hemp has gone through an evolution similar to that of recreational cannabis, with new growing methods, extraction processes and product applications constantly evolving the craft.

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Tests find some early Arizona hemp crops have too much THC - Cannabis News

Arizona’s budding hemp-growing industry is suffering growing pains as levels of THC that are too high force some farmers to destroy crops instead of harvesting them.

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Largest U.S. Farm Group Supports Higher THC Limit for Industrial Hemp - Cannabis News

U.S. farmers think the USDA hemp regulations are too stringent.

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USDA Approves First State Hemp Plans Following Crop’s Federal Legalization - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it has approved hemp regulatory plans for three states and three Indian tribes -- with many more approvals likely on the horizon.

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USDA Gives Public More Time To Comment On Hemp Regulations - Cannabis News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the public comment period on proposed hemp regulations that was initially set to expire at the end of December.

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Hemp Businesses Need Clarity On Credit Card Processing, GOP Congressman Tells Federal Regulators - Cannabis News

One day after federal financial regulators issued guidance relaxing requirements for banks doing business with hemp companies, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) called for further input on how financial institutions can work with the industry -- particularly when it comes to credit card processing.

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