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Greens welcome hemp crop trials
The Government’s decision to allow trials of industrial hemp crops paves the way for it to be removed from the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Green Party says. Health Minister Annette King announced yesterday that trials of industrial hemp cultivation would be allowed under strict guidelines.
Growers welcome hemp trials
The Industrial Hemp Association has welcomed the government’s decision to allow New Zealand’s first hemp-growing trials, starting in spring. The association had been pushing for the trials for the past 11 years.
Growing hemp
Arizona’s three state universities are being empowered to study whether hemp could — and should — be grown here. The Senate Thursday gave final approval to SB 1519, which allows the universities to determine the feasibility and desirability of growing industrial hemp, a form of marijuana with a low level of THC, the plant’s psychoactive agent.
Harrelson travels for Good Living
Actor Woody Harrelson has launched his “Sustainable Organic Living” free-speech tour — a 1,500-mile bike ride down the coast to Los Angeles.
Hemp US Flag’s “50-Flags-for-50-States” Project Update
We are very pleased to report that five states now have sponsors for flags to be presented to prominent officials in the following of the United States: Arizona, California, Illinois, New Mexico and Texas. To all those who have contributed so far, thank you!
Hemp car to make record 10,000-mile trip
A hemp-fueled car scheduled to begin a record-breaking 10,000-mile trip around North America July 4 debuted Thursday in Washington at a conference devoted primarily to legalizing marijuana.
Hemp gets green light
Industrial grade hemp will soon be growing in New Zealand after the Government today gave the green light for trial plantations of the controversial plant.
Hemp makes the list of bureau’s banned buzzwords
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms may be loose on language, but it’s getting tough on drugs. In a reversal of an earlier label approval, the agency has told Frederick Brewing of Maryland it can no longer call its popular dark ale Hempen Ale.
Hemp may be the hip new crop
Commercialisation of hemp could start soon after June said the provincial co-ordinator of the Eastern Cape Hemp Project, Monde Sotana yesterday.
Hemp trials welcomed by grain farmers
Federated Farmers have welcomed the Minister of Health’s announcement to allow controlled trials of industrial hemp. Grains chairman, Neil Barton said it opened up diversification opportunities for farmers at a time when there was a need for as many crop options as possible.