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THC Beverages Could Revive Struggling Alcohol Industry, Expert Says: 'Partying, Stress And Anxiety Haven't Diminished'
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:04am | 1036"Partying hasn’t gone down. Stress and anxiety have not diminished, especially with this upcoming election. But the beverages consumers are reaching for have changed, and they’re seeking alternatives," Diana Eberlein, chair at the Cannabis Beverage Association kicked off the discussion...
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Navigating Hemp Vs. Cannabis Debate: One Agenda For All? US Cannabis Council's David Culver Weighs In
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 7:15pm | 1464As part of Benzinga’s special issue, we aim to help readers understand the ongoing national debate around this question: What should be done about the intoxicating hemp industry? This issue has gained prominence as hemp-derived products, particularly intoxicating cannabinoids like Delta-8...
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Hemp Should Be Deemed Compliant Unless It Exceeds 1% Total THC, 1 Of 7 Objectives For New Farm Bill
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 2:26pm | 769The hemp industry, which consists of 33 non-profit organizations, released seven objectives for the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill. It’s been five years since Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, which effectively legalized hemp and hemp-derived products. Under the bill, hemp is...
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Hemp Industry Turmoil: Navigating USDA Regulatory Conflicts And Genetics Manipulation Debate
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 1:36pm | 529USDA Ultimatum: Hemp Or Marijuana The hemp industry is undergoing significant transformations, confronting both regulatory inconsistencies and debates over genetically modified crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently mandated that farmers must choose between growing hemp or its...
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French Energy Firm Backs Hemp-Fueled Gas Plant With $23M
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 1:17pm | 261French energy company Qairos Energies is financing a project that will use locally grown hemp for the production of hydrogen and methane, according to HempToday. The Mareil-en-Champagne-based company will fund a new facility with almost €18.8 million ($23 million)....