On May 26, 2026, California regulators announced a new set of tax incentives aimed at expanding industrial hemp cultivation across the state. The program offers reduced property tax rates for farms dedicating at least 50...
A leading supplier of CBD isolate and broad-spectrum extracts announced on May 25, 2026, that it closed a $45 million Series B round led by an agribusiness-focused venture firm. The capital will support expansion of its ...
A consortium led by a Scottish university launched a pilot project in May 2026 examining the performance of hemp-based fibers in marine rope and cordage. The 18-month study will compare tensile strength, saltwater resist...
The European Commission has released a draft proposal outlining a streamlined novel food authorization process specifically tailored for CBD ingredients derived from industrial hemp. This development, dated around late M...
A peer-reviewed study released in May 2026 by researchers at the University of Queensland examines hemp's role in enhancing soil organic carbon levels under Australian growing conditions. The multi-year trial compared he...
Colombia's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the designation of additional regions for licensed industrial hemp cultivation aimed at export markets. The May 2026 expansion builds on earlier pilot pr...
I’m proud to continue contributing to the growth and success of Rhode Island and its cannabis industry. By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant Gov. Dan McKee...
Hemp farmers and industry advocates will have a challenging time stopping the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that s scheduled to take ef...
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Tuesday that the agency still has approximately $5 million in funding available for licensed can...
Illinois state lawmakers could pass major cannabis and hemp policy changes during the last few days of this year’s legislative session, WAND reports. The propos...