Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) released today several new proposals from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (DOA) to amend the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act. The acceptable THC level for commercial hemp and hemp products is no more than 0.3 percent by dry weight.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot lately about recent major changes in federal hemp laws that will likely affect every hemp company in the United States (see here , here , and here ). ” A business derives at least 50 percent of its annual revenues from selling consumers’ personal information. This is a mouthful.

Business

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Pretty dim move by Hard Rock Hemp, we’d say. Hard Rock Cafe has sued Hard Rock Hemp in the Florida courts, a South Carolina company that makes CBD topicals, edibles and pre-rolls called “one-hit wonders.” DEFENDANT’S WRONGFUL ACTS. Here’s the court doc.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 2-501 et seq.),

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Our firm has provided a broad overview of the rules and written about the potential impact of the testing rules on the hemp industry. Consider a scenario in which Company X is applying for a hemp production license.

History

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2023

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) and Mr.CBD are scheduled to host “ A Toast to Hemp! event for anyone interested in an opportunity to try hemp food and drinks or check out industrial hemp products, such as building materials, plastics, textiles, clothing, and paper. A Toast to Hemp! A Toast to Hemp!

Events

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) and Mr.CBD are scheduled to host “ A Toast to Hemp! A Toast to Hemp! is for anyone interested in an opportunity to try hemp food and drinks or check out industrial hemp products, such as building materials, plastics, textiles, clothing, and paper. A Toast to Hemp!

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2019

While Oregon legalized hemp production in 2015, the Beaver State has seen a huge influx of hemp grower and handler registrations since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp under federal law. Many of our hemp clients have been asking how these rules would impact their businesses.

Hemp

Veriheal

MAY 30, 2022

Plenty of information exists on how cannabis can be beneficial for humans, but have you ever wondered what the benefits could be for cattle? Well, a research team from Kansas State University (K-State) investigated the potential benefits of feeding hemp to cattle. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). .

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. But still, many financial institutions have been hestitant when it comes to servicing hemp clients.

Banking

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. This randomized controlled trial will collect data on 13 U.S. Research finds labels of edible products may not contain accurate information. Farm Credit, USDA actions on lending have hemp industry concerned. Nutritional Outlook.

Hemp

Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The USDA has also provided additional insights for hemp producers.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $GENH #GENH –Generation Hemp, Inc., DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $GENH #GENH –Generation Hemp, Inc., Last year, the company processed over 7 million pounds of wet hemp biomass which was received from a combination of farmers and corporate clientele. Generation Hemp, Inc.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $ACB #GENH –Generation Hemp, Inc., a Dallas/Fort Worth based midstream hemp company (OTCQB: GENH) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, GENH Halcyon Acquisition, LLC (collectively the “Company”), today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Gary C. Generation Hemp Chairman and CEO, Gary C.

Hemp

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 2, 2019

regulators are planning a public hearing to collect more information on CBD in cosmetics, foods and other products as the cannabis compound spreads in popularity. CBD comes from marijuana or hemp plants but does not cause a high. NEW YORK — U.S. People have been drawn to the extract because of its supposed calming effects.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the interim hemp rules. The 2018 Farm Bill requires states and Indian Tribes to submit hemp cultivation plans to the USDA. Hemp producers may not harvest before samples are taken.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content. Results that are returned with a THC% of less than 0.3%

THC

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we have previously discussed, the sale and marketing of hemp-infused cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) cosmetics, such as salves, lotions and creams (collectively “Topicals”), present the lowest risk for businesses wishing to enter this booming industry. For more information on this issue, feel free to contact our regulatory team.

Topical

SpeedWeed

APRIL 5, 2021

the publisher of Hemp Grower magazine, announced today the launch of Hemp Grower Conference , which will take place Nov. The event will feature three days of education and expo, bring together hemp growers, industry experts, solutions providers, and more. Rachel Berry, Farmer and CEO of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association.

Collective

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

Pure Hemp Collective Inc., The accused infringer in UCANN , Defendant Pure Hemp Collective Inc., This alert is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to form an attorney client relationship. United Cannabis Corporation v. 1-18-cv-01922 (Apr.

Collective

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Industrial Hemp Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report predicts the global industrial hemp market to grow with a CAGR of 17% over the forecast period from 2020-2026.

Hemp

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 29, 2021

And finally, will we see hemp at the United States Botanic Garden? The state’s Supreme Court ruled that language proposed by Make It Legal Florida failed to inform voters that cannabis is illegal under federal law and would remain illegal, even if the ballot initiative passed. We begin today’s post in Big Sky country.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

Data Science isn’t new, but using it to grow hemp is. How are hemp farmers keeping up? AI can also find impurities stunting the hemp plant’s growth, such as mold. Seedo can take pictures of hemp growth, collect information on ifs environment, and modify its growth treatment in real-time.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. Hemp is a commodity that can be used for numerous industrial and horticultural purposes, including fabric, food products, cosmetics, and more. Here’s what they say. WASHINGTON, Oct.

Hemp

Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 31, 2019

regulators are exploring ways to officially allow the hemp ingredient in food, drinks and dietary supplements. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which is already available in candy, syrups, oils, drinks, skin patches and dog food.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This applies to both the extracts themselves and any products to which they are added as an ingredient (such as hemp seed oil). Another risk in exporting CBD products is that Customs agents may not have a sophisticated understanding of the difference between hemp and marijuana, as demonstrated in recent state enforcement actions.

Food

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MAD TASTY, a hemp-infused beverage brand founded by Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic and three-time Grammy winning songwriter and producer, announces today its biggest deal yet with leading distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”). “I About First Beverage Ventures.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

The international team of researchers, led by co-authors from Switzerland and China, wrote that through genome sequencing they “show that sativa was first domesticated in early Neolithic times in East Asia and that all current hemp and drug cultivars diverged from an ancestral gene pool currently represented by feral plants and landraces in China.”.

Research and Development

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

NHA and HFC partner to advance hemp as animal feed. NHA and HFC are motivated to benefit the entire industry by opening new markets for hemp and its co-products by gaining federal approval for its use as an animal feed ingredient. The pathway to ingredient approval for hemp and its co-products is time consuming and complicated.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Value of hemp production totaled $824 million in 2021. 17, 2022 – Today, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey in its National Hemp Report. The survey collected data for hemp grown in the open and hemp under protection.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

We are hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of the cannabis extraction market. Take a look at the presentations and speakers below for more information. 4:15 PM – NEW: Process Scale UP in the Cannabis/Hemp Industry.

Extraction

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 3, 2025

ILNJ photo Not quite as small as a “dogwalker” and not quite as large as a one gram joint, these three-inch-long hemp-paper cones were an excellent “medium” preroll option. The calm-and-collected headspace was flexible enough that I could tap into it for focus during working hours or simply to let go at the end of the day.

Chronic Pain

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 21, 2019

For a recap of Day One, click here… On August 16, 2019, the afternoon panels of the American Herbal Production Association Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress offered unique perspectives on the regulatory landscapes and hurdles still in the path of CBD product legality. Asking questions such as: “how much is too much?…

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain.

Clinical Trials

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

SAC supports projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value-added products. Current Research Information System. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DIVERSE HEMP GERMPLASM FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NPGS. Retrieved 5 records. Investigator.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

PURA has launched its Farmersville Hemp brand to expand the overall market opportunity for hemp by first providing education on the overall potential of industrial hemp. Every ton of hemp removes 1.7 Cotton requires 50% more water than hemp to grow. For more information on Puration, visit [link].

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