Why a West Michigan business is using Hemp to build Homes By Madeline Buursma, WoodTV.com A West Michigan-based business working to build homes using hemp is receiving more than $15,000 from a state pitch contest. At the NextCycle Michigan Summer Showcase, an initiative from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, 17 teams pitched projects related to things like recycling and composting. Hemp for Humanity won the $10,000 Food, Liquids & Organic Waste Systems (FLOWS) Best Pitch Award, along with the $500 FLOWS People’s Choice Award. Each of the 17 teams al ..read more

Seven Founding Fathers who farmed Hemp and advocated for it By 420 Intel On July 4, 1776—248 years ago—the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. Many of them not only grew hemp but insisted how important the plant is to the foundation of American agriculture. Sorting through rumors about the Founding Fathers and hemp is another story, with invented quotes and misinformation. The Declaration’s blanket assertion, “all Men are created equal,” should be taken with a grain of salt given ..read more

South Dakota No. 1 state in nation for hemp production By Greta Goede, SD News Watch South Dakota recently became the No. 1 producer of hemp fibers in the nation after being the third-to-last state to make it legal just three years ago. “We’re the highest production and the highest in yield-per-acre, both of those,” said Bill Brehmer, board member of the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association (SDIHA). “We are going to try to hold that for next year. This will be our first year to dominate that category.” One of the people helping to do that is John Peterson, treasurer for SDIHA and a hemp fa ..read more

Hemp and Marijuana go to War By Natalie Fertig, Politico A farm bill battle is pitting hemp against its closest cousin: marijuana. The fight centers on intoxicating hemp products, which have developed into a multi-billion-dollar industry subject to few rules and regulations. Some marijuana companies and trade groups are pushing Congress to close a loophole that allows the production and sale of intoxicating substances derived from legal hemp. The hemp industry has a very different ask for lawmakers: leave the federal definition of hemp unchanged. “This will probably be one of the more interest ..read more

This article that first appeared in the Presence Marketing Newsletter. Could the hemp industry be on the cusp of a turnaround? After several years of volatility for U.S. hemp growers, prices and acreage in many states are beginning to stabilize or are rising modestly, according to the National Hemp Report, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in April 2024. According to the USDA, the value of U.S. hemp crop production in 2023 totaled $291 million, up 18% from 2022. Based on a survey sent out in January 2024 to producers across the country as part of USDA’s national agric ..read more

Prague, Czech Republic – The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) is pleased to announce the 21st Annual European Industrial Hemp Association Conference, scheduled to take place from June 6-7, 2024, at the prestigious Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic. The two-day event is set to bring together a diverse array of industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and experts to delve into the latest advancements and opportunities within the dynamic hemp sector. Attendees can expect insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies aimed at driving the ..read more

Latvia, 1 MAY 2024 – Obelisk Farm, a pioneering institution in hemp education announces that their project Hemp School has been chosen as one of the finalists for the European Training Foundation Green Skills Award 2024. Established at Obelisk Farm in 2018, the Hemp School distinguishes itself as the only project in Europe that offers a diverse range of hemp educational initiatives covering hemp cultivation, hemp building, hemp paper, hemp food, and hemp wool. The Hemp School aims to equip individuals of all ages with the practical skills necessary to harness the full potential of hemp in a ma ..read more

The Opposition of Steva Hemp, the company that according to the Ministry made “cannabis sheets” was accepted By Alto Adige Innovazione “We made it!” – Gordana Stevancevic is beaming when she tells us that the Ministry has given the green light to the registration of the trademark of her company Steva Hemp. As reported in an article at the beginning of last February, the young South Tyrolean entrepreneur was refused registration of her company by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy because the name “Steva Hemp” would have been configured as “advertising propagand ..read more

Ten Years After: A Space in Time – Recap of The 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo By Let’s Talk Hemp The 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo has drawn its curtains, signaling yet another milestone for the burgeoning hemp sector. Set against the backdrop of Estes Park, Colorado, this year’s gathering served as a vibrant testament to the industry’s enduring strength and promise. The journey of the NoCo Hemp Expo began humbly in 2014, born in the cozy confines of Ricky B’s bar located in Windsor, Colorado. From its modest origins, the expo grew, finding homes at various venues including the Ranch Event ..read more

The 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo has drawn its curtains, signaling yet another milestone for the burgeoning hemp sector. Set against the backdrop of Estes Park, Colorado, this year’s gathering served as a vibrant testament to the industry’s enduring strength and promise. The journey of the NoCo Hemp Expo began humbly in 2014, born in the cozy confines of Ricky B’s bar located in Windsor, Colorado. From its modest origins, the expo grew, finding homes at various venues including the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland and the Crowne Plaza in Denver. Each year saw remarkable growth, culminating in th ..read more