Stephen LangelFrom Stephen LangelHomeA Pivotal Year AheadJanuary 13, 2021HempFDA Report Finds Insufficient Safety Data Available on CBD RisksThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a report on Jan. 8, arguing that additional research is necessary to understand better the potential long-term health effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on humans and animals.January 12, 2021HempKansas Begins Commercial Hemp Licensing ProgramThe Kansas Department of Agriculture started its first-ever commercial industrial hemp program Jan. 8 as part of an effort to expand a market that holds great financial potential.January 11, 2021HempImproved THC Testing Could Be Ready by the End of 2021The federal government is developing more accurate methods to assess THC levels in a move expected to benefit both hemp growers and law enforcement.January 6, 2021HempHemp Takes a Step Forward in Financial MarketsHemp pricing data is available for the first time on the largest commodities exchange in the world, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in a move that could benefit a wide range of groups, including investors, growers, and processors.January 6, 2021HempFederal Trade Commission Puts Companies on Notice: CBD is Not the ‘Wild West’The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending a message to cannabidiol (CBD) companies that it will not tolerate deceptive marketing practices.January 4, 2021HempPennsylvania Sees Great Promise for Hemp in 2021Officials from Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture and Department of Education are highlighting hemp in presentations during the state’s 2021 farm show as a versatile, sustainable crop.January 4, 2021HempThese States Had the Most Growth in Hemp Licenses for 2020Hemp Benchmarks has tracked states that had the largest increases and biggest drops in hemp licenses over the past year.December 23, 2020HempU.S. Sen. Rand Paul Wants to Increase the THC Limit in Hemp to 1%The Senate bill would ease testing requirements, among other changes to federal hemp regulationsDecember 17, 2020HempHemp Industry Eyes 2021 Decision on Checkoff ProgramTwo industry associations see strong initial support for a fund to support hemp research, public education, and marketing.December 15, 2020Page 1 of 4Next Page