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Agriculture Victoria defines low-THC cannabis as: “. Source: Agriculture Victoria Grants Industrial Hemp Licences. Murray River Organics (ASX:MRG) and Althea Group Holdings Limited (ASX:AGH) announced yesterday both had been granted hemp cultivation licences by the Victorian Government.(Australia). MORE
Yang Qu says: Cannabis is rapidly being transformed from an underground species into an industrial crop that awaits medical and agricultural development. MORE
With the theme of “Drive, Exchange and Development”, Heilongjiang People’s Government joins hands with Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HAAS) and CECMOL-HCC to hold China International Hemp Industry Forum in Harbin , Heilongjiang Province during July 3-4,2019. MORE
The Agricultural Act of 2014 allowed for federally funded research on hemp for the first time since 1937. hemp agriculture through the lens of path dependency. Industrial hemp , agricultural economics , institutional economics , path dependence. Here’s the Abstract. MORE
Build a licensed grow op in Colorado that doubles as an R&D facility for their agricultural products. Conducting research on cannabis cultivation can be tough. The solution for Rx Green Technologies? MORE
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner has drawn his first announced challenger for the fall election, an opponent slamming his management of medical marijuana. Greer is a Democrat from Natchitoches (NAK’-a-dish) Parish and a farmer who worked in the Department of Agriculture and Forestry for 20 years before retiring in 2013. MORE
House of Representatives (lower house) Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development Affairs Committee Chairman Yan Linn said that they have consent from the Home Ministry to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law to allow strains of cannabis for industrial hemp farming. MORE
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. MORE
Virgin Islands, Agriculture Commissioner nominee Positive T.A. The post CANNAVAL to Educate and Empower: Agriculture Commissioner Nominee Positive T.A. Pot Network joins CANNAVAL as Media Partner; Munch & Co named Event Producers. MORE
Here’s the introduction to the report… The measure involves a “tremendous amount” of regulations, said Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, a supporter of the effort. We’ve all seen this story before and the key quote is. MORE
State Minister for Agriculture Christopher Kibanzanga has told Journalists in Kampala that Uganda is committed to grant Licenses to companies but government needs to come up with strong guidelines to regulate the activity because of its sensitivity. East African Business Week reports. MORE
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it is aiming to release its “Interim Final Rule” for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in August of 2019. This action is required to implement provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill).”. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. MORE
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing before federal regulatory agencies in the agriculture, public health and pesticides space concerning efforts to implement the legalization of hemp. MORE
Chair Clay Schexnayder said Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain shouldn’t have used an emergency process, saying the rules didn’t meet the criteria. MORE
Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) released the first guidance regarding the implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”). By: Nabil Rodriguez, J.D.*. On 4/19/19 the U.S. The AMS guidance document “Importation of Hemp Seeds” discusses certain requirements for hemp seeds to be safely imported into the United States from Canada and other countries. MORE
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said that if the product collected Monday is free of contaminants, medical cannabis could reach patients early next week. MORE
What is an Agricultural Production Contract (“APC”)? Broadly speaking an APC is an agreement between producers and contractors for a specific agricultural commodity. An APC is one of several ways in which the marketplace handles the purchase and sale of agricultural commodities. MORE
You’re correct in there’s a lot of excitement and interest,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), who asked about the department’s timeline for implementing hemp legalization provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill. “It’s MORE
Senators have called for regulators who oversee agriculture, public health and pesticides to appear July 25 before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Here’s the introduction to their report. MORE
The state Department of Agriculture granted waivers to four crops that tested slightly above the limit, allowing the plants to be used as hemp. MORE
As a courtesy to our Registrants we want to send a reminder to send in your application well in advance of your expiration date should you choose to re-register your land area when your current registration expires. . . MORE
As of May 2019 , only four companies had fully registered cultivars with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA): Medcann. The report reveals. Clever Leaves. FCM Global. Santa Marta Golden Hemp, which is 60% owned by the Canadian biotech company Avicanna. Read the full report at. MORE
Despite setbacks and hurdles, the longtime agricultural community in Santa Barbara embraced the marijuana industry. North of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara County, the “green rush” atmosphere is alive and well. MORE
Florida’s full legislature has passed a bill to establish a program for hemp as an agricultural commodity. Today is an exciting, historic and bipartisan day for our agriculture community,” said Senator Rob Bradley (R). Agriculture Department for approval. “It MORE
Department of Agriculture (USDA) told U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry during a hearing Thursday. Nationwide hemp rules won’t be available until this fall, though still in time for the 2020 growing season, the U.S. MORE
Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. FDA GOVERNMENT agriculture CBD hemp Senate usda MORE
TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. MORE
But if SB-153 is passed, it’ll add a brand new definition of “industrial hemp” to the Food & Agriculture Code, as follows: “Industrial hemp” means an agricultural product, whether growing or not, that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. MORE
The company is partnering with Rodale Institute, a Pennsylvania-based organization engaged in regenerative organic agriculture, to advance the development of healthy agriculture practices for the burgeoning hemp industry. Organic Agriculture. MORE
recognize that there are significant tensions among residents, cannabis growers, and some elements of other agricultural industries. percent agricultural and forest land, and 3.5 Here’s the letter in full. By the County of Santa Barbara. May 31, 2019. MORE
Solving tough cannabis cultivation problems is all in a day’s work for Shara Ross, an agricultural expert who travels the US consulting on cannabis grows for RXGreen Technologies. MORE
The Commercial Industrial Hemp Program represents a significant step forward for our agricultural economy. Now the bill requires the Kansas Department of Agriculture to work with the governor and attorney general to create a plan for how the state monitors and regulates the production of hemp. MORE
Louisiana’s state agriculture department on Thursday offered to give LSU permission to expand its medical marijuana-growing operations if its contractor meets certain conditions related to the regulatory process. MORE
URGENT: This morning (Tuesday) 05.21.19, at 10a CST in Room C of the Senate, the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee will meet. HB 491 is the only bill on the agenda. Supporters, Friends and Allies- . We need your assistance on one of the most important Cannabis -related bills of the 2019 LA Legislative Session, HB 491. We’ve come to you before on this bill and your responsive effort absolutely made the difference. MORE
Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney for the National Agricultural Law Center, will outline the current regulatory landscape for industrial hemp in a Sept. State departments of agriculture and tribal governments are currently waiting on regulations from the U.S. MORE
She believed a finalized set of rules would be ready for review in mid-July, then submitted to federal agriculture officials for approval. Fried told a news conference that her office expects some changes following public feedback, but was optimistic planting wasn’t too far off. MORE
I have a license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) under its Interim Commercial Industrial Hemp Program Policy. An Act expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Here’s the guidance. Source: [link]. MORE
The Montana Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for a Montana Hemp Advisory Committee after hemp growers unanimously supported the committee’s formation during two public meetings. Montana Department of Agriculture. MORE
The Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) will oversee the development and will co-locate at Cornell AgriTech. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel. MORE
Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). MORE
Experts say the cannabinoid’s future is dependent upon research, legal clarity, and sorting out hemp's place in agriculture. The post CBD in the Spotlight at SXSW, Despite Legal Gray Area appeared first on Leafly. Industry cannabidiol cbd SXSW texas MORE
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NORML
JULY 18, 2019
Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. FDA GOVERNMENT agriculture CBD hemp Senate usda
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney for the National Agricultural Law Center, will outline the current regulatory landscape for industrial hemp in a Sept. State departments of agriculture and tribal governments are currently waiting on regulations from the U.S.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 11, 2019
Agriculture Victoria defines low-THC cannabis as: “. Source: Agriculture Victoria Grants Industrial Hemp Licences. Murray River Organics (ASX:MRG) and Althea Group Holdings Limited (ASX:AGH) announced yesterday both had been granted hemp cultivation licences by the Victorian Government.(Australia).
Canna Law Blog
MAY 7, 2019
What is an Agricultural Production Contract (“APC”)? Broadly speaking an APC is an agreement between producers and contractors for a specific agricultural commodity. An APC is one of several ways in which the marketplace handles the purchase and sale of agricultural commodities.
The Joint Blog
MAY 11, 2019
Florida’s full legislature has passed a bill to establish a program for hemp as an agricultural commodity. Today is an exciting, historic and bipartisan day for our agriculture community,” said Senator Rob Bradley (R). Agriculture Department for approval. “It
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 14, 2019
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies.
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Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
As a courtesy to our Registrants we want to send a reminder to send in your application well in advance of your expiration date should you choose to re-register your land area when your current registration expires. . .
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 9, 2019
You’re correct in there’s a lot of excitement and interest,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), who asked about the department’s timeline for implementing hemp legalization provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill. “It’s
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 21, 2019
Here’s the introduction to the report… The measure involves a “tremendous amount” of regulations, said Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, a supporter of the effort. We’ve all seen this story before and the key quote is.
Canna Newswire
MAY 16, 2019
Virgin Islands, Agriculture Commissioner nominee Positive T.A. The post CANNAVAL to Educate and Empower: Agriculture Commissioner Nominee Positive T.A. Pot Network joins CANNAVAL as Media Partner; Munch & Co named Event Producers.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The Montana Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for a Montana Hemp Advisory Committee after hemp growers unanimously supported the committee’s formation during two public meetings. Montana Department of Agriculture.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 24, 2019
She believed a finalized set of rules would be ready for review in mid-July, then submitted to federal agriculture officials for approval. Fried told a news conference that her office expects some changes following public feedback, but was optimistic planting wasn’t too far off.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
State Minister for Agriculture Christopher Kibanzanga has told Journalists in Kampala that Uganda is committed to grant Licenses to companies but government needs to come up with strong guidelines to regulate the activity because of its sensitivity. East African Business Week reports.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 25, 2019
I have a license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) under its Interim Commercial Industrial Hemp Program Policy. An Act expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Here’s the guidance. Source: [link].
SMPL
MARCH 1, 2019
Louisiana’s state agriculture department on Thursday offered to give LSU permission to expand its medical marijuana-growing operations if its contractor meets certain conditions related to the regulatory process.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 27, 2019
With the theme of “Drive, Exchange and Development”, Heilongjiang People’s Government joins hands with Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HAAS) and CECMOL-HCC to hold China International Hemp Industry Forum in Harbin , Heilongjiang Province during July 3-4,2019.
SMPL
APRIL 9, 2019
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner has drawn his first announced challenger for the fall election, an opponent slamming his management of medical marijuana. Greer is a Democrat from Natchitoches (NAK’-a-dish) Parish and a farmer who worked in the Department of Agriculture and Forestry for 20 years before retiring in 2013.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2019
recognize that there are significant tensions among residents, cannabis growers, and some elements of other agricultural industries. percent agricultural and forest land, and 3.5 Here’s the letter in full. By the County of Santa Barbara. May 31, 2019.
SMPL
MAY 21, 2019
URGENT: This morning (Tuesday) 05.21.19, at 10a CST in Room C of the Senate, the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee will meet. HB 491 is the only bill on the agenda. Supporters, Friends and Allies- . We need your assistance on one of the most important Cannabis -related bills of the 2019 LA Legislative Session, HB 491. We’ve come to you before on this bill and your responsive effort absolutely made the difference.
Leafly
MARCH 26, 2019
Experts say the cannabinoid’s future is dependent upon research, legal clarity, and sorting out hemp's place in agriculture. The post CBD in the Spotlight at SXSW, Despite Legal Gray Area appeared first on Leafly. Industry cannabidiol cbd SXSW texas
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
Chair Clay Schexnayder said Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain shouldn’t have used an emergency process, saying the rules didn’t meet the criteria.
Leafly
JUNE 12, 2019
Build a licensed grow op in Colorado that doubles as an R&D facility for their agricultural products. Conducting research on cannabis cultivation can be tough. The solution for Rx Green Technologies?
Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)
AUGUST 12, 2019
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing before federal regulatory agencies in the agriculture, public health and pesticides space concerning efforts to implement the legalization of hemp.
Leafly
JULY 30, 2019
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said that if the product collected Monday is free of contaminants, medical cannabis could reach patients early next week.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
JUNE 27, 2019
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it is aiming to release its “Interim Final Rule” for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in August of 2019. This action is required to implement provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill).”. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq.
NORML
AUGUST 2, 2019
Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 10, 2019
The Agricultural Act of 2014 allowed for federally funded research on hemp for the first time since 1937. hemp agriculture through the lens of path dependency. Industrial hemp , agricultural economics , institutional economics , path dependence. Here’s the Abstract.
Leafly
MAY 20, 2019
Solving tough cannabis cultivation problems is all in a day’s work for Shara Ross, an agricultural expert who travels the US consulting on cannabis grows for RXGreen Technologies.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
APRIL 19, 2019
Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) released the first guidance regarding the implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”). By: Nabil Rodriguez, J.D.*. On 4/19/19 the U.S. The AMS guidance document “Importation of Hemp Seeds” discusses certain requirements for hemp seeds to be safely imported into the United States from Canada and other countries.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 15, 2019
The Commercial Industrial Hemp Program represents a significant step forward for our agricultural economy. Now the bill requires the Kansas Department of Agriculture to work with the governor and attorney general to create a plan for how the state monitors and regulates the production of hemp.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 19, 2019
Senators have called for regulators who oversee agriculture, public health and pesticides to appear July 25 before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Here’s the introduction to their report.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 26, 2019
Department of Agriculture (USDA) told U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry during a hearing Thursday. Nationwide hemp rules won’t be available until this fall, though still in time for the 2020 growing season, the U.S.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 28, 2019
Yang Qu says: Cannabis is rapidly being transformed from an underground species into an industrial crop that awaits medical and agricultural development.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 27, 2019
The state Department of Agriculture granted waivers to four crops that tested slightly above the limit, allowing the plants to be used as hemp.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
AUGUST 7, 2019
The Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) will oversee the development and will co-locate at Cornell AgriTech. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 26, 2019
Despite setbacks and hurdles, the longtime agricultural community in Santa Barbara embraced the marijuana industry. North of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara County, the “green rush” atmosphere is alive and well.
MassRoots
MAY 27, 2019
TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
House of Representatives (lower house) Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development Affairs Committee Chairman Yan Linn said that they have consent from the Home Ministry to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law to allow strains of cannabis for industrial hemp farming.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 24, 2019
But if SB-153 is passed, it’ll add a brand new definition of “industrial hemp” to the Food & Agriculture Code, as follows: “Industrial hemp” means an agricultural product, whether growing or not, that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 1, 2019
As of May 2019 , only four companies had fully registered cultivars with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA): Medcann. The report reveals. Clever Leaves. FCM Global. Santa Marta Golden Hemp, which is 60% owned by the Canadian biotech company Avicanna. Read the full report at.
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