After the legalization of hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill, this cannabis variety with 0.3% THC became the next big thing for farmers in the United States. Rightfully so, as growing hemp offers plenty of benefits that have been recognized and used for thousands of years—George Washington cultivated hemp. If you are thinking of growing hemp, there are a few things you need to ... Continue Reading
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Comprehensive List of Hemp Products to Hit Shelves in 2019
The number of hemp products that are being produced and will, very soon, be placed on the market, is somewhat unbelievable. Back in 1938—a year after hemp was banned from the U.S. with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937—the Popular Mechanics Magazine wrote about the potential of hemp, referring to it as the new billion dollar crop that could add immeasurably to the American ... Continue Reading
Hemp Vs Weed | What Is The Difference?
Hemp vs weed. It’s probably the biggest confusion to pervade the cannabis industry. If anybody ever asks you, “Are hemp and weed the same?”, you can confidently reply with a no. They are not the same. The confusion surrounding hemp vs weed is probably due to a lot of continuing misinformation about these plants. Also, "weed" is slang for marijuana, but to lay it down—hemp ... Continue Reading
Industrial Hemp Legalized in Farm Bill 2018
What a way to end 2018—with the POTUS signing the besieged Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (or farm bill 2018) into law that completely legalizes industrial hemp and all its components. Hemp's new legal status and its permanent removal from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) are also the biggest changes to the farm bill of 2014, which expired in September. This was not ... Continue Reading
What is Hemp Oil?
The terms hemp oil, cannabis oil, and CBD oil are often used interchangeably, but, just as often, in error. It is important for you to know the key differences between these oils to help you decide which one best suits your needs, and complies with the legal status in your state. It is an interesting fact that the seeds and natural content of the hemp plant were used as a ... Continue Reading