Canadian researchers have delved into changes into cannabis use and misuse in the five years following recreational legalization, compared to pre-legalization.The study included data from 1428 adults who participated in up to 11 biannual assessments from September 2018 to October 2023 in Ontario, with the data analyzed between November...
The Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance (AIHA) has written to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) calling for clarification and reform concerning nutritional products for animals containing hemp.The APVMA is the independent statutory authority in Australia responsible for assessing and registering agricultural and veterinary chemicals proposed for local...
What's claimed to be the largest ever study delving into the use of medical cannabis for treating and managing cancer has been published.Researchers from the USA's Whole Health Oncology Institute and Chopra Foundation engaged in a meta-analysis of thousands of studies on medical cannabis to determine if there...
The value of hemp production in the United States last year totaled USD $445 million according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), up 40 percent from 2023.The USDA annual report on the performance of the nation's hemp cultivation industry breaks down 2024's results into several categories.Industrial hemp in...
After passing Tennessee's Senate convincingly in a 23 - 9 vote, what is effectively a ban on hemp derived THCA will make its way to the Governor's desk for his signature.Hemp was regulated in Tennessee in 2023, but a loophole remained concerning the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA).While hemp is...
A draft Hemp Industry Development Plan has been released in the Australian state of New South Wales for public comment.The state's Hemp Industry Act 2008 was enacted on 1 July 2008 to kickstart growth of low-THC hemp production. Only cannabis varieties with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels of no more than...
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is "doubling down" on its commitment to protect residents from unlicensed and unregulated cannabis products.In an update published last week, Governor Newsom said officials have seized more than $316 million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since the beginning of...
The lack of medical marijuana legalisation in the US state of Kansas has been a thorn in Governor Laura Kelly's side for years. She's still hoping to finally pull it out.Currently, cannabis in Kansas is fully illegal, and even possession of small amounts is considered a misdemeanor crime. While...
Kia’s designers have utilised flax, hemp and mushrooms as part of its Concept EV2’s interior design.Showcased at Kia's Transcend Journey exhibit at Milan Design Week 2025 last week, it reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy; blending compact dimensions with spacious flexibility that the company says offers "a highly functional,...
Hundreds of millions of new malaria infections occur each year - and perhaps hemp seed oil has its place in helping to address this scourge.Malaria is a disease spread to humans by some species of mosquitoes. Mostly occurring in tropical countries, it is preventable and curable - but the toll...
