Hemp
EcoGen Laboratories, a vertically-integrated manufacturer and supplier of hemp genetics, hemp-derived specialty ingredients and finished products in North America, has introduced the EcoGen Buyback Program through which EcoGen will buy back harvested hemp crops at fair market value from farmers who purchase seeds from the company. During this planting season...
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3 Rivers Biotech Ltd. has entered into a joint venture agreement with JRT Nurseries Inc. to produce and supply premium, pathogen-free, tissue-cultured hemp plants to the rapidly expanding hemp market. As a condition of the agreement, JRT will provide full, exclusive access to its tissue culture lab and greenhouse facilities...
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Green Cures & Botanical Distribution, a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of hemp and CBD-infused nutritional, sports, body care and alcoholic spirits products, plans on launching a new hemp-based hand sanitizer set to hit the market next month. The company will market both products online and is speaking with distributors and...
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The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) today announced that Joy Beckerman, president, will depart from the association effective immediately. Association Vice President Rick Trojan will coordinate all presidential duties until a new president is elected. "Joy has been an immense asset to the HIA and the hemp industry in general," Trojan....
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The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has approved the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s hemp production program. The public hearing to solicit comments on the state plan that was scheduled to be held on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT will now be hosted via teleconference....
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The Texas Hemp Industries Association (TXHIA) asks Texas lawmakers and leaders to deem hemp and hemp businesses Critical Infrastructure. The association has issued a statement about the need for hemp growers and processors to continue operating during "shelter-in-place" orders amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The TXHIA statement reads: Hemp products like...
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Medical cannabis companies and treatment centers rely on third laboratory testing to report the safety and efficacy of products on their shelves. More importantly, patients rely on access to vital cannabis recommendations. ACS Laboratory has taken action to be declared as an "essential service provider." Amidst the spread of COVID19,...
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A growing number of American farmers are adding hemp to their farm operations, highlighting the need for increased discussion between leading experts in the hemp industry and the traditional agricultural sector. Agrifood Conversations is a weekly webinar series sponsored by iSelect, The VanTrump Report and The Yield Lab Institute that...
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