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Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife Researchers to Develop New Hemp Varieties

The researchers received a two-year $201,174 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop the hemp cultivars.

December 22, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Market Opportunities for Hemp

The legislation is designed to promote the use of industrial hemp cultivated in New York for use in other industries such as construction, food, fiber, packaging, and more.

December 14, 2022

Tennessee

USDA Grants Tennessee State University Nearly $5 Million for Hemp Fiber Research

The project is designed to “promote the value of market development to a cross-section of production agriculture, including small, medium, and underserved producers across the state of Tennessee.”

December 14, 2022

Hemp Research

Hemp Innovations Foundation Funds Hemp Recycles Research Study

The study aims to determine the viability and sustainability of using hemp fibers for paper making versus traditional wood paper pulp.

November 18, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

National Industrial Hemp Council Urges FDA to Approve Hemp Seed for Animal Feed

The NIHC sent a letter to the FDA, calling for the federal agency to approve hemp seed as a viable feed alternative for livestock producers.

November 7, 2022

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

‘2023 is the Year’

U.S. Hemp Building Association President Henry Gage Jr. says creating affordable infrastructure and eliminating THC testing are priorities for the organization in the coming year.

October 26, 2022

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary to Award $200,000 in Matching Funds for Hemp Research Projects

The PDA will reimburse up to 50% of the cost of projects focused on boosting sales, export markets, and consumer awareness of hemp products within Pennsylvania.

October 20, 2022

Hemp Research

Git Skoglund Publishes New Book “Cannabis Textiles: In Hemp Garden Cultures”

The CBT columnist explores hemp weaving through research spanning from Europe to Asia in her new book.

October 3, 2022

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

Hempcrete Insulation Receives Certification in US Residential Building Codes

The certification allows hemp-lime (hempcrete) to be used as a standard material in residential construction beginning in 2024.

September 28, 2022

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

Study Finds Feeding Spent Hemp Biomass to Lambs Does Not Affect Health, Meat Quality

Researchers at Oregon State University found that spent hemp biomass can be considered an alternative feed for lambs.

September 26, 2022

Hemp Research

National Hemp Growers Cooperative Sets Sights on Bioplastic Opportunities

Nick Walters, NHGC managing partner, describes how the cooperative’s recent partnership with Troy University will help create more marketing opportunities for its members.

September 26, 2022

Hemp Research

USDA Awards $21 Million for Two Hemp Research Projects

The projects were selected as part of the first pool of grant recipients under the organizations Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodity Program.

September 16, 2022