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Prioritize Consumer Safety: Our response to a Congressional Request for Information on Federal Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation

Americans for Safe Access

Last week, Americans for Safe Access responded to a bicameral Congressional Request for Information on cannabinoid hemp regulation from the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. House Committee on Energy & Commerce and the U.S.

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Illinois gives Second Notice for Industrial Hemp Act amendments

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act were moved to a Second Notice this week. A few of the new provisions include the following: The acceptable THC level for commercial hemp and hemp products is no more than 0.3

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Hemp vs Marijuana: Key Differences, Uses & Legal Insights

PrestoDoctor

Hemp vs Marijuana Hemp and marijuana are often confused due to their shared origin in the Cannabis sativa species. However, understanding the difference between hemp and marijuana is essential to distinguish their legal status, chemical profiles, cultivation methods, and product applications.

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How the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and CBD American Shaman are preparing hemp for the long haul

Leafly

Hemp Roundtable champions advocacy and education- values that CBD American Shaman can get behind. Hemp Roundtable and CBD American Shaman are preparing hemp for the long haul appeared first on Leafly. Learn how this CBD producer is helping to improve the industry from the inside out. The post How the U.S.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

The current cost of CBD oil in Wisconsin has also driven the Lowe’s to grow their own hemp to produce the oil themselves. This strategy includes educating representatives on the needs and will of their constituents and bringing all of the pro-cannabis community into the conversation. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Hemp Hops Shrooms set for Sept. 23

Illinois News Joint

Carbondale is set to host one of the most interesting cannabis-related events in Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival. The 2 nd annual event offers a unique combination of education and entertainment with presentations, vendors, food trucks, artists, live music, and more. The post Hemp Hops Shrooms set for Sept.

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