An American research team that claims to have carried out the first clinical trial of Cannabigerol (CBG), said the hemp-derived cannabinoid appears to reduce emotional discomfort, and may have some memory-enhancing effects. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/clinical-trial-suggests-cbg-appears-to-reduce-emotional-discomfort-enhance-memory/
Purdue University researchers say they are using cellulose extracted from industrial hemp to develop biodegradable superabsorbent materials that will be less polluting than those now used in disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, agricultural water retainers and other applications. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/u-s-researchers-developing-hemp-cellulose-for-diapers-other-absorbent-products/
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a less dangerous category than Schedule I in which it is now classified, the Biden administration announced yesterday. Read More At: https://hemptoday.net/in-monumental-shift-biden-says-doj-officially-moving-to-reschedule-marijuana/#google_vignette
A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/hemp-composite-featured-in-new-electric-bike-from-harley-davidson-owned-producer/
An industrial alliance in eastern Alberta, Canada is building out a hemp supply chain to develop business in the fiber and grain sectors. Read More at: https://hemptoday.net/hemp-food-building-materials-are-planned-outputs-by-startup-in-alberta-canada/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a genetically modified variety of industrial hemp designed produce high levels of the CBG (cannabigerol) while eliminating all THC and CBD. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/genetically-modified-hemp-that-boosts-cbg-eliminates-thc-is-approved/
The Global Hemp Innovation Center of Oregon State University has received a $10 million grant to advance economic development among 13 Native American Tribes by setting up hemp processing operations. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/10-million-grant-backs-hemp-focused-economic-development-for-13-native-american-tribes/
What’s really needed to get hempcrete construction more firmly into the green building movement and into the broader construction industry? Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/there-is-a-modern-path-for-renewable-plant-based-materials-like-hempcrete-to-follow/
Hemp is good for cleaning up soil contaminated with copper – and copper can be good for hemp, according to Greek researchers who have looked at the plant as an option for phytoremediation. Read more at: https://hemptoday.net/hemp-grown-in-copper-contaminated-soil-renders-usable-stalks-boosts-cbd-production/
A key U.S. farming association has restated its support for raising the THC limit for industrial hemp crops from 0.3% to 1.0%, suggesting the change would give growers more options in choosing the varieties they grow. Read More At: https://hemptoday.net/key-u-s-farming-group-restates-its-support-for-raising-hemp-thc-limit-to-1-0/
