A coalition of hemp associations is working together to secure $1 billion in funding as part of the recent infrastructure legislation package introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Hemp Association and its Standing Committee of Hemp Organizations has submitted a $1 billion amendment to the pending House Budget Reconciliation measure in an […]
California voters will decide next week on whether to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election ballot will ask voters if they wish to remove the governor from office. If a majority of voters decide ‘yes’ on the question, the replacement candidate with the most votes will be declared […]
Wildfire smoke makes the sky eerily orange near East Fork Cultivars in Takilma, Oregon on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Nathan Howard) A version of this story appeared on MJBizDaily. Crop production conditions this year are, in a word, risky. From record drought conditions throughout the U.S. and especially across the Western regions, […]
Myths about lighting pervade the cannabis industry. Because the industry was underground for so many years, it led to growers doing things in ways that “make no sense,” said Marc van Iersel, horticulture professor at the University of Georgia. “Old-school cannabis growers believe it’s a special crop, different than any other plant,” van Iersel said. […]
Looking for contemporary style and Japanese tradition? Look no further. Nike has released a new pair of shoes that combine both the old fashion Japanese style and the high-end design of new style sneakers. The “ISPA Drifter Indigo” are Nike’s newest limited-edition kicks that incorporate a blue design made from cork and hemp. The shoes […]
Hemp farmers should check their mailboxes in October for the first hemp survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey seeking information about total planted and harvested hemp acreage as well as yield, production and crop value, the USDA announced Friday. […]
When it comes to cannabis cultivation, all growers seem to believe they invented how to do it. And for a long time, those hard-earned secrets were kept close to the vest. Now, with legalization, expert cultivators working in the legal market are becoming increasingly more likely to share their know-how. With that sharing of knowledge, […]
Leandrop is the hottest and newest fashion brand made by a couple young entrepreneurs concerned about climate change. Leandrop is an environment friendly clothing brand made from sustainable materials like hemp and bamboo. According to the creators of the brand, a single sweater saves over 5000 liters of water, lasts upwards of 2 decades and […]
Like all cannabis drying methods, hang-drying has its pros and cons. (Photo courtesy of Hemptown) (This is the 14th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for hemp and marijuana growers. The previous installment is available here.) Planning for what happens after a cannabis crop is harvested is as important as cultivating the crop. That’s according […]
New York is trying to treat marijuana-use just as it does tobacco-use, and that same policy goes for the State Fair this year. “State law allows marijuana use anywhere tobacco use is permitted,” Dave Bullard, a spokesperson for the fair, told Marijuana Moment. “Smoking is not permitted in Fairgrounds buildings or in the open concert […]
