USDA approves Virginia’s plan for hemp production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services plan to regulate hemp production.
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Malta to legalise cannabis for personal use in European first
Malta will this week become the first European country to legalise the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use
Kentucky Governor Wants To Let Farmers Sell Marijuana To Other States
Gov. Andy Beshear (D) talked about how legalizing medical marijuana is a priority for him in the coming legislative session during an interview with 44 News that aired on Wednesday. He also expressed openness to broader legislation that would allow adults 21 and older to grow and possess cannabis without having a medical reason for it.
Is hemp the hero we’ve been waiting for?
Ask anyone what they know about hemp and you can almost guarantee they’ll mention cannabis. While they wouldn’t be entirely wrong (hemp is of the same species), it doesn’t provide the psychoactive sensation we associate with marijuana.
Cannabis Legalisation And Its Impact On The US Transport Industry
While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes.
Hemp can make you stay fuller for longer – new study
Adding hemp seed to your diet can help modulate gut hormone levels in the blood and promote a feeling of fullness after eating.
University of Plymouth builds classroom out of mud and hemp
An ancient building method – the use of cob – is being used in Devon to see if it can cut the building industry’s impact on global warming.
Alabama cannabis coalition wants to start legislation on recreational use of cannabis
A “Freedom” rally was held on Sunday where many people talked about things they believe should be more widely accessible.
Medical cannabis trials in France show promise
The first results of a trial into using medical cannabis for pain relief that began in a hospital in central France in March are looking promising.
