A Colorado-based firm developing hemp-fiber composites for food packaging announced the close of a $60 million Series B round on July 1, 2026. The round was led by a climate-focused venture fund with participation from e...
Researchers at the University of Bologna published peer-reviewed results on July 2, 2026, examining the thermal conductivity of hemp-fiber insulation panels under Mediterranean climate conditions. The two-year field stud...
New York agriculture officials released draft rules on July 2, 2026, that would require all hemp growers to obtain annual permits tied to GPS-verified field locations and third-party soil testing. The proposal aims to im...
Colorado regulators have released draft rules that would expand pesticide residue testing requirements for all hemp products sold in the state starting in late 2026. The proposal, issued by the Colorado Department of Agr...
A publicly traded hemp materials company has agreed to acquire Biofiber Technologies, a Wisconsin-based processor specializing in industrial hemp fiber, in a transaction valued at approximately $85 million. The deal, ann...
A team at Oregon State University has released preliminary results from a multi-year field trial examining hemp varietal response to reduced irrigation. The study, published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products o...