After passing the 2018 Farm Bill, the cannabis industry has gained much attention from many stakeholders. Several states have now legalized the cultivation of hemp for medical use. We have also seen 11 states legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The current trend has created a new opportunity for farmers in the United States. But [...]
After decades of prohibition and restrictions, numerous countries worldwide are changing their laws regarding hemp and cannabis for medicinal, supplementary, or recreational use. However, there still needs to be more clarity regarding the different products that can be extracted from the plant: hemp oil vs. CBD oil. A third nomenclature to be [...]
Hemp food products are getting considerable attention from doctors, nutritionists, and healthy food experts. The food products derived from hemp seeds are excellent supplements rich in protein, essential fatty acids, and minerals. Growing hemp for food and other industrial uses is legal in many countries and states. Although most people may know [...]
Hemp has been a subject of debate for many decades in the USA and across the globe. This is because hemp belongs to the cannabis family of plants. As such, it is closely associated with marijuana, a cannabis plant. So, is it alright to smoke hemp? Are there any significant benefits or disadvantages of smoking [...]
Many hemp derivatives make it a remarkable plant. The fiber from the plant’s stalk can make different raw materials processed into a wide range of products. Hemp’s fiber is more rigid than other fibers making it a better raw material for various industrial applications. Besides, hemp is an eco-friendly plant and an excellent alternative [...]
Despite the best efforts and campaigns to eradicate the use of straws, it’s ever more apparent that we need a reliable and sustainable alternative to plastic straws. Plastic is unsustainable, and there are straightforward ways in which we could still accommodate modern trends far more sustainably. Ecofriendly choices such as hemp can be [...]
Lighting your buds is better than using butane lighter or matches. You can use a hemp wick. Hemp wicks provide an excellent way to spark your herb bowl, enhancing your smoking experience. It is an eco-friendly and healthier way to enjoy your herb; notwithstanding, it makes your herb taste better. What’s more, it extends the [...]
The industrial hemp plant is a wonder plant. Its leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalk have commercial and domestic significance. Its stalk is an industrial raw material for making paint, plastics, clothing, ropes, and paper, among other products. While the seeds are used as food for humans and animals The leaves and flowers are medicinal; for [...]
Industrial hemp can bring countless economic and environmental benefits to the industries that adopt it and its supply chain. The industrial hemp industry refers to the cultivation, processing, and distribution of industrial hemp and hemp-based products. The hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa grown for its fiber, seeds, and flowers. Industrial [...]
Hemp food, a new global trend Vegans and natural food enthusiasts are incorporating this fiber and protein source into their diet. The use of hemp has become a global trend in the past few years, mainly due to the positive discussion fueled by the medicinal traits of the plant. Meanwhile, organic hemp food’s positive [...]
The hemp plant is one of the world’s oldest crops and one of the most sustainable, as it only needs a small portion of land to grow rapidly and vigorously. The benefits of growing hemp are uncountable; it is a precious plant due to its capability to produce bioplastics, paper, clothing, rope, concrete, and many [...]
Plastic is the most significant contributor to the water pollution crisis water pollution crisis to date. Regular, petroleum-based plastic takes 500 to 1,000 years to degrade, and less than 9% of the plastic that has become waste never even made it to the recycle bin – that leaves us with about 6.3 billion tons of plastic [...]
The debate between hemp and cotton revolves around these two crops’ environmental, economic, and social impacts. Hemp and cotton are important crops with different characteristics and uses, but they have other effects on the environment and society. One of the main reasons for the debate is that cotton is known to be one of the [...]
What is International Hemp Day? Well, let’s start from the beginning. Hemp is thousands of years old. There is irrefutable evidence of cannabis and hemp use from all kinds of cultures and civilizations that date back to 6,000 years. Humans have been using it for food, clothing, medicine, and many other uses. It’s no wonder [...]
