Jordan Berger is currently completing production on ONE PLANT, a documentary about hemp’s potential to address a wide range of pressing global challenges. Read More at: https://hemptoday.net/people-simply-have-to-learn-more-about-the-plants-benefits-and-the-good-it-can-bring/
A groundbreaking project in Maine has received $1.6 million in funding to continue research into hemp’s potential in remediating soil contaminated by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals.” Read More at: https://hemptoday.net/tribe-research-team-gets-1-6-million-grant-to-continue-study-of-hemp-for-soil-cleanup/
Jordan Berger’s crew has traveled far and wide to gather footage for the documentary.
In recent weeks, I’ve been focusing on how my knowledge of environmentalism and sustainability can be applied to the current state of the industrial hemp industry. Read More at: https://hemptoday.net/wizards-prophets-balancing-growth-and-sustainability-in-the-industrial-hemp-sector/
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/
