Residents of Tennessee may be paying more for cannabidiol (CBD), delta 8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids after the introduction of a new tax.Effective July 1, 2023, Public Chapter 423 (2023) created a new 6% sales tax for the "privilege of engaging in the business of selling products...

The only licensed producer of CBD products in the British Isles is contemplating legal action against the UK and Jersey Governments following the limiting of export of Jersey Hemp's CBD Wellness products to the UK.The company has been cultivating hemp at its Warwick Farm base since 2019 to create...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled his strong support for legalizing medical cannabis in his country - and sooner rather than later.In his speech at the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament of Ukraine) last week,  President Zelenskyy stated best practices, the most effective policies and all...

Researchers at Northern Michigan University (NMU) are delving into a novel solution to the long-standing problem of soil contamination with PFAS: hemp.PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were put into wide use in the 1940s, taking advantage of their non-stick, greaseproof and flame retardant properties. But the sting in the...

Oklahoma's medical cannabis industry appears to be grappling with a significant overproduction issue, with diversion to illicit markets a major concern.A study conducted for the state's government by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting found the supply of regulated medical cannabis outpacing patient demand by a factor of 32.For every gram...

Results from a recent study suggest cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) show promise as therapeutics for individuals suffering from generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).Generalised Anxiety Disorder is a condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about various aspects of life, even when there may be little or no apparent...

Australia's Bod Science Limited (ASX:BOD) has announced a significant medicinal cannabis collaboration with Antah Group, one of Malaysia's largest investment holding companies.Malaysia is well-known for its tough stance on marijuana and those found guilty of trafficking more than 200 grams of cannabis can face a death sentence. Attitudes are...

Hemp is finding its way into all sorts of products, including sporting goods such as trekking poles.Leki, a manufacturer of skiing, trekking, and trail running poles, has announced the limited release of the Hemp One Vario, a trekking pole constructed predominantly from - you guessed it - hemp. And...

Pennsylvania's hemp industry has received another helping hand in the form of $392,265 in state government grants to three agricultural nonprofits.The grants are to support projects designed to promote the growth of food and fiber hemp markets, increase sales, and raise awareness about the industry's potential in the state."Pennsylvania...

In a significant turn of events, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has paused all proceedings related to the issuing of medical cannabis business licenses.It was only last week the AMCC announced the awarding of  5 integrated facility, 4 cultivator, 4 processor, 4 dispensary, 3 secure transport and...