Getting a hemp growing license: a step-by-step guide After years of federal prohibition, state legislatures in the U.S. have legalized the industrial cultivation of hemp. Some have even established state-licensed hemp programs to promote the cultivation of the plant as an agricultural commodity. But why the sudden change of mind from the [...]
Since the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp has been getting a lot of attention for the right reasons. Virtually every part of hemp has something to offer, and it’s no surprise that everyone is trying to get their hands on this magic plant. If you’ve been following the news about hemp, you know [...]
Are you a hemp farmer looking to diversify your revenue sources with CBD oil production? Or maybe, you’re tired of hemp companies lowballing your poorly dried hemp. It would be best to have efficient industrial hemp processing equipment to make real money in the hemp industry. An industrial hemp dryer is an essential piece of [...]
Harvesting is the most labor-intensive and less uniformly stage of hemp cultivation. One thing is to grow hemp, and another is to harvest it. Hemp is a very versatile plant that can be processed for its fibers, nutritious seeds, or both purposes. When growing hemp, the best approach is harvesting the threads while the seeds [...]
Lately, modern societies have been trying to make peace with hemp. The non-psychoactive cousin of marijuana has a long history bonded to humankind. Many interesting hemp history facts show that countries had long-lasting happy relationships with the plant and its products. And as hemp is present in different cultures, there are many other hemp [...]
Since the Farm Bill passed in the U.S. in 2019, farmers are increasingly interested in growing hemp. Industrial hemp is one of the oldest industrial plants, as societies have used it for over 10,000 years. From textile and clothing to food and medicine, hemp crops can be processed into thousands of products. And although the said [...]
Nowadays, hemp cigarettes are for sale everywhere around the U.S., and you might ask yourself, are these products safe and legal? Why are people smoking these? Yes, they are permitted in the U.S., but they can be bought only by people over 18 or 21 years of age, depending on the state. Many tobacco consumers [...]
If you have been tracking this miraculous plant, you may be excited about the use of hemp products and their benefits. However, because this industry is relatively new to regulatory agencies, there isn’t much clarity about quality and product standards for hemp products, especially when you’re looking to buy CBD hemp [...]
As we learn more and more about the plant that’s changing industries worldwide, the interesting facts about hemp never cease to amaze us. We already know that this plant can feed, clothe, house, and even heal us, but there’s more. It seems like this trend has only been around for the past couple of years, [...]
Is it legal to grow hemp? The answer to this question is complex, as it depends on many factors, including where you are located and whether you have a growing license. In this article, we aim to clarify the bureaucracy needed if you want to know how to grow hemp legally and how to get [...]
Yes, a beer brewed with hemp exists, and it’s legal in the U.S., but before rushing to conclusions, be aware that the commercialized version doesn’t contain THC, so it won’t get you high. This uprising form of beer infused with elements of the hemp plant is gaining popularity as many breweries throughout America are producing [...]
If you read the hemp news in 2019, you know it was an intense year for many hemp enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. There was much progress in some areas for the hemp industry, with 2019 consolidating as the first year after the Farm Bill passed in the US. Hemp is now a mainstream product, and the [...]
Even though many people know the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD oil), hemp oil, and other cannabinoids, some lesser-known compounds are gaining the attention of hemp enthusiasts. Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of over 120 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. This non-psychoactive compound, like the other cannabinoids, interacts uniquely with the [...]
Hemp is finally getting the press it deserves. More people are beginning to appreciate and love this invaluable plant for all it’s worth. And innovators from around the world are starting to experiment with its eco-friendly capabilities and rediscover techniques used by humans hundreds, if not thousands of years ago. Two of the most surprising [...]
Hemp has been around for thousands of years. With records dating as far back as 8,000+ B.C.E., this multi-functional plant has been used around the globe throughout history for more purposes than you can imagine. From paper to honey, smoothies to straws, medicinal oils to building material – you name it, hemp can do it. [...]
As people who suffer from anxiety and depression are increasingly becoming interested in alternative treatments for these mental ailments, more light gets shed on the positive results of cannabis-derived products. With the legalization of hemp products in the US and the increase of medical research about the therapeutic effect of cannabinoids, the [...]
As the popularity of CBD grows more and more among people searching for holistic treatments for several ailments, the number of brands producing CBD oil and tinctures also grows fast. However, many people are choosing to prepare their own oil to have more control over the product quality, price, and especially the potency of the [...]
President Donald Trump signed into law the Farm Bill in 2018. The good news is that he made growing and possessing hemp legal throughout the U.S. For a long time, hemp has been judged wrongly and unfairly because it is related to marijuana. A revolution in hemp legalization is sweeping the world as people notice [...]
According to Purdue Horticultural Department, hemp can make over 25,000 products. That means the modern hemp innovations are just a scratch on the surface. We have a long way to go. Before its prohibition in the 1900s, cannabis was one of the most dominant plants in most industries. Its versatility allows applications in textile, paper, [...]
Honey is good. But what if it is made better by fortification with other natural and valuable ingredients? Hemp is becoming more popular in most edibles. You can use CBD oil in butter, gummies, and honey. Hemp honey refers to honey infused with CBD oil. The two have insurmountable health benefits, and combining them makes [...]
Think of a plant that can make almost anything on earth. Think about hemp tea, paper, hemp straws, and even cars made from hemp. Even the legendary Henry Ford used hemp in making a prototype car before it was rendered illegal. The benefits of hemp are many, and so vast is its potential that if [...]
