Ronald Turco has conducted critical research in his 30 years at Purdue University but his current project is the first to be vetted by federal drug agents. An agronomist, Turco has spent months clearing hurdles to begin the first legal production of industrial hemp in decades in Indiana. Facing questions from the U.S. Drug Enforcement […]
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The Benefits Of Hemp Seeds For Stress Relief
It’s amazing how much nutrition one tiny seed can contain. All seeds are some of the most powerful foods one can eat containing amino acids (protein), iron, B vitamins, and magnesium. Hemp seeds are one of the most popular types of seeds and highest sources of plant-based protein. They’re seamless to digest and contain roughly […]
Kentucky: Hemp Will Contribute To The Landscape Of The State
With industrial hemp helping define the future economic landscape of Kentucky, Freedom Seed and Feed, LLC has partnered with the University of Pikeville to develop a research institute designed to facilitate the development of this new industry within the coalfield region of Eastern Kentucky. Paul E. Patton, chancellor and interim president of the University of […]
Cars Made Out Of & Powered By Hemp Are The Future
For decades, oil and automobile companies dominated the global market, with little remorse for the ecological consequences of petroleum-based industries, as well as little to no thought into the limitations of non-renewable energy sources. Today, the transportation sector has grown to become one of the largest greenhouse gas contributors, accounting for nearly 30% of all […]
FDA Issues Warning Letters to CBD Hemp Oil Makers
The FDA has issued warning letters to "high CBD" hemp oil vendors whose products have tested negative or very low for cannabinoids. Read article here: High Times
World’s First Hemp Plane To Take Off
Canadian company Hempearth is producing the world’s first hemp plane. That’s right, an aircraft made almost entirely out of hemp. At least 75% of the plane – wings, seats, pillows, and outer shell – will be built from hemp. And, it’ll run completely on hemp-bio fuel. (Note: Henry Ford’s first Model-T car was built to […]
Lawmakers Move To Legalize U.S. Industrial Hemp Industry
Congressional leaders are moving full steam ahead to finally make hemp a legitimate agricultural crop in the United States. Lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 on January 8th in the Senate (S. 134) and its counterpart (HR 525) on January 22nd in the House of Representatives. If passed, it would remove […]
Psychedelicatessen: Healthy Hemp Shake
Start your New Year off right by taking your diet to the next level with healthy hemp and cannabis-infused foods. Losing weight is one of the most common resolutions people choose after a holiday season of snacking, and switching to a diet rich insuperfoodswil… Read article here: High Times
Legal Hemp Coming to Lakota Country?
Thenew Justice Department policyto take a hands-off approach to cannabis cultivation on Indian reservations could be a boon for the Lakota Sioux, who have long been pressing their right as a sovereign nation to grow industrial hemp. However, not all leaders ar… Read article here: High Times
High Buy: Earth Mama Natural “Top Secret” Hemp Flavored Vodka
We’re not normally into promoting the alcohol industry for obvious reasons, but Earth Mama is not your average player in the liquor business. Not only do they make charitable donations to aid organizations that help feed the world’s children, their vodka has h… Read article here: High Times