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

Harley-Davidson Pivots to Hemp in Electric Vehicle Division’s Sustainability Push By Benjamin A Adams, High Times What’s the most unique aspect of the recently unveiled S2 Mulholland electric performance cruiser released by LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric division? Some of its major components are made from hemp biocomposites—marking a first for the company as it shifts to a more sustainable approach. On March 20, LiveWire—Harley-Davidson’s electric vehicle (EV) division, which separated as a company in 2022—announced the S2 Mulholland, an electric cruiser with components made from hemp b ..read more

ESTES PARK, COLORADO — March 11, 2024 — The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the world, is gearing up for its milestone 10th annual edition, set to take place from April 11th to April 13th, 2024, at the scenic Estes Park in Colorado. This landmark event promises to be an unparalleled celebration of hemp innovation, education, and community building. Over the past decade, the NoCo Hemp Expo has played a pivotal role in advancing the hemp industry, fostering collaboration, and showcasing the incredible potential of this versatile plant. This year’s event promises to be the most ..read more

Could Hemp save the Cannabis Industry? More brands are taking the Leap By Cara Wietstock, GreenState Cannabis brands often struggle from the jump. Getting started is difficult with license lotteries and lack of access to capital, and things rarely get easier once open for business. High taxation, inability to sell or market directly to consumers, and other problems arise regularly, even for the most efficient brands. Meanwhile, the hemp-derived THC space is soaring with interstate commerce, direct-to-consumer sales, and lower taxes than state-regulated cannabis. Could hemp save the c ..read more

Barcelona: Bringing the Fire to the Cannabis Industry in March 2024 By Let’s Talk Hemp  March 11-17, 2024 is Cannabis Week in Barcelona, Spain, where people from all over the world come to experience ‘all things cannabis’ including conferences, exhibitions, networking, parties, awards ceremonies and more. CannabisHub Presents C-Days to kickoff the conferences – March 13 The 3rd edition of CannabisHub’s Cdays, where innovation meets tradition in the heart of Barcelona on March 13, 2024. This full-day conference is dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry through a series of expert-led ..read more

March 11-17, 2024 is Cannabis Week in Barcelona, Spain, where people from all over the world come to experience ‘all things cannabis’ including conferences, exhibitions, networking, parties, awards ceremonies and more. CannabisHub Presents C-Days to kickoff the conferences – March 13 The 3rd edition of CannabisHub’s Cdays, where innovation meets tradition in the heart of Barcelona on March 13, 2024. This full-day conference is dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry through a series of expert-led talks, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. The main sessions will explore a ..read more

Hope for Hemp Springs Eternal By Beau Whitney, Whitney Economics  At this point, the U.S. is capitulating its leadership role in the global hemp market to the rest of the world. A lack of federal clarity on hemp policy has led to confusion in the market Uncertainties have been amplified by state legislatures, whose lack of precision is creating unintended negative consequences for hemp markets.  A general lack of good agricultural practices and business planning acumen has led to costly errors and oversupply among hemp cultivation businesses. These contributing factors have led to a ..read more

By Let’s Talk Hemp This is our annual reminder as we enter into the 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, to be held in Estes Park, Colorado, from April 11-13, 2024. NoCo10 organizers are sounding the alarm about online “list scammers” and “hotel poachers” who have latched onto trade shows and conferences worldwide.  Shady online companies, mostly based overseas to skirt the U.S. legal system, offer to sell fake exhibitor or attendee lists. Other illicit companies claim that hotels for the event are full and offer to book alternate lodging. Participants duped by these scams may have their cred ..read more

US Army $1.9M Grant Will Study Properties of Hemp-Lime By Jean Lotus, HempBuild Magazine  The US Army awarded a $1.9M grant to a Pennsylvania-based hemp-lime building company to partner with research institutions to study the fire resistance, thermal insulation value and carbon footprint of “hempcrete” in construction.  Allentown, PA-based Americhanvre Cast Hemp announced Wednesday that the company was awarded a Small Business Innovation and Research Phase II award under the Army’s  Sustainable Building Materials open-topic solicitation. The grant will help promote testing ..read more