The Hemp Feed Coalition is celebrating after a successful vote by the full AAFCO membership on allowing hemp seed meal for laying hens.Hemp Seed Meal (HSM) is obtained by grinding or milling the cake, which is what remains after pressing hemp seeds to extract oil. While a waste product,...

Regulated marijuana sales in the US state of Missouri picked up in July, and a recall of thousands of products has very recently been announced.Sales of adult-use marijuana products reached $108.58 million in July, up from $104.94 million in June. This was just short of the record - $108.68...

A new report from the US Department of Health and Human Services says inconsistencies in cannabis law remain a roadblock for scientists, and could have a chilling effect on important research.The DHSS report, the preparation of which was directed Congress,  says while intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp have been...

An inquiry into the impact of the regulatory framework for cannabis in New South Wales is moving along, with a public submission period winding up last week.In March this year, an Upper House committee inquiry was announced, delving into the history and implementation of cannabis regulation in the state,...

After a motion calling on the Victorian Government to consider legislating a medical defence enabling patients prescribed medicinal cannabis to drive passed State Parliament, New South Wales has been urged to do the same.In most Australian states and territories, it's illegal to drive with any level of the intoxicating...

Missouri Governor Michael Parson last week announced he had issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of foods containing psychoactive cannabis compounds. It also prohibits the sale of psychoactive cannabis products from retail establishments that hold a liquor license."This Executive Order effectively bans the sale of these potentially harmful...

Amended legislation for Tasmania's hemp industry was backed by the Greens, but the party believes Industrial Hemp Amendment Bill 2024 didn't go far enough says Tabatha Badger MP.On Tuesday, the legislation aiming to better support Tasmania's hemp industry passed the lower house of State Parliament, providing more clarity, efficiency,...

Tasmania's Industrial Hemp Amendment Bill 2024 passed the lower house of State Parliament on Tuesday.In June this year, a bill was tabled in Parliament aiming to help the state’s hemp industry grow - referred to at the time by the State Government as the Industrial Hemp Amendment Bill 2023....

Sometime in August, US regulators will vote on whether to approve hemp seed meal (HSM) as a feed for laying hens.HSM is the byproduct of cold pressing hemp seed oil for human consumption. While considered a waste product, hemp seed meal retains significant levels of protein and other...

Yet another study evaluating the label accuracy and content of various hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products available in the USA has revealed disappointing results.Led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers, the study saw 97 hair care, cosmetic, and food/drink products claiming to contain cannabidiol purchased from retail...