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Greening up plastic with hemp
Using hemp fibre could make plastic more environmentally friendly.
Hemp dreams slow to take root
The big dreams envisioned for the hemp industry haven’t yet materialized but it is slowly growing in the right direction, says the manager of the Saskatchewan Hemp Association.
Hemp is easy to construct and a great fabric to wear
On a whim, I bought some hemp fabric last summer and am now pondering sewing it. It’s medium weight, suitable for a jacket or pants. How does it handle?
Hemp protein powder concentrate: available now for the first time
We at Hemp Protein Powder Project are proud to offer this powder for the first time in America. Hemp protein powder concentrate is the new kid on the block. It¹s not a substitute, but a wonderful addition to whey, soy and rice protein powders already on the market today. Mix and match your proteins! The greater variety of protein you eat, the healthier you are! Blend it in your favorite smoothies and shakes. Hemp Protein Powder Concentrate is fast becoming a huge hit at raves.
Local group says hemp has use
Students for a More Sensible Drug Policy provided evidence Thursday that hemp is not given justice as an economically and medicinally smart crop by the U.S. government.
Mixed results from industrial hemp harvest
The first industrial hemp trials in south-east Queensland are being harvested, with varying results. In the Murgon and Kingaroy region, crops have produced up to 12 tonnes per hectare, but only five tonnes per hectare have been harvested at Childers.
Natural fibres for car components Daimler marks a decade of success
Research by DaimlerChrysler engineers was leading to a rediscovery of natural fibres. Their use for vehicles made in Europe was increasing. In Germany, flax and hemp are the main natural fibres being used.
Ontario Hemp Alliance Commercial Hemp Symposium 2003
The symposium hosts some of the world’s experts on commercial hemp, including local legend Geof Kime of Hempline, hemp food experts Greg Herriott of Hempola Valley Farms and Ruth Shamai of Ruth’s Hemp Foods. Helmut Becker, Professor Emeriti’s from the University of Western Ontario and world famous hand made paper artist, will speak on the art of hemp as well as Federal and Provincial government representatives, like our own Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food new crops expert, Mike Columbus, will be on hand to add their perspective. No stone has been left unturned to bring together an interesting crop of the brightest and the best from the commercial hemp field.
SSDP: White House Says DEA is Ineffective, Unaccountable; SSDP Challenges Budget
According to White House’s Performance and Management Assessments, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is unable to demonstrate its progress in reducing the availability of illegal drugs in the U.S. The White House blames this on a lack of meaningful collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, misplaced budget priorities in the agency, lack of internal evaluation and accountability.
State harvests first hemp crop
Farmers have harvested the first commercial hemp crop in Queensland. The crop, grown near Murgon, north-west of Brisbane, is the first since the Queensland government lifted restrictions on commercial hemp production late last year.