Wildfires Threaten the Heartland of America’s Cannabis Industry
Major wildfires are threatening the lives and livelihoods of cannabis industry workers in California and Oregon, as both states continue to be scorched by the worst US wildfire season on record.
Hemp or Cannabis? Texas Forensic Lab Adopts New Method to Tell the Difference
Speaking to Analytical Cannabis, the scientists behind the new method explain how it is able to determine whether the THC present in tested material is above or below one percent by weight, and thus whether it is either legal hemp or illicit cannabis.
Hemp and CBD Businesses Are Concerned About the DEA’s New THC Rule
Many producers believe that these changes could be setting the stage for a future crackdown on the market.
USDA Extends Comment Period for Its Hemp Rules
Farmers and other workers in the US hemp sector have been given more time to voice their criticisms on the US Department of Agriculture’s incoming hemp regulations.
Cannabis Research Has Attracted $1.56 Billion in Funding Since 2000
Under close review, analysts found that significantly more funding was given to research into the negative effects of cannabis and cannabis misuse than on its medical and therapeutic uses.
Most US States with Recreational Cannabis Access Had Fewer EVALI Cases, Study Finds
The new study found that states without a legal recreational marijuana market were more likely to have more EVALI cases per capita.
Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab Under State Investigation
State authorities have begun an investigation into a cannabis testing lab over allegations of falsified testing results, according to the local newspaper the Tulsa World.
Brazil Edges Closer to Domestic Hemp and Medical Cannabis Cultivation
If new legislation is approved, the country could have an established regulatory structure for domestic production in place by early 2021, expert consultants say.
DEA Proposes New Hemp and CBD Rules to Comply With the Farm Bill
The amendments are open to public comment until October 20.
