Building materials, textiles, and plastics, in this 3-part series, we’ll explore some of the ways hemp is set to change the world. Concrete, steel, and wood pale in comparison as a sustainable building material to the plant known to grow like a weed — hemp. With construction consuming a whopping 40% of the world’s global …
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What moms need to know about CBD
You can drizzle it in your coffee, chew an infused candy or swallow a soft gel capsule. CBD is a cannabis compound that is gaining mainstream popularity and national store chains are planning to stock CBD in addition to their vitamins. But what IS CBD? What does it help with? What’s the science behind it—and …
Idaho Scientists Develop First CBD Infused Potato
You asked for it, Idaho delivered. CBD Potatoes! The Idaho based J.R. Simplot Company has announced the successful production of the first ever CBD Potato. “This is truly groundbreaking,” said Carl Burbank, Head Scientist of Research at Simplot. “These potatoes are generally easy to grow, they’re quick to mature, and they taste great.” The potato, …
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Levi’s found a way to make hemp feel like cotton, and it could have big implications for your wardrobe
With the legalization of hemp in the United States last December, the industry has been exploding: Reports and Data estimates it’ll be worth $13.03 billion by 2026. While you’ve probably noticed hemp-derived CBD products everywhere, hemp also has major implications for sustainable clothing — and denim icon Levi Strauss & Co. has made significant progress …
Iowa governor signs law enabling industrial hemp production
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that allows Iowa farmers to legally grow industrial hemp. The Iowa Hemp Act passed the Legislature with overwhelming support last month. The bill Reynolds signed Monday allows licensed growers to cultivate the crop on up to 40 acres. First, however, the Iowa …
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If you sell CBD oils, waters, creams, or edibles, you know that it’s not the same as selling marijuana or marijuana edibles. But that doesn’t mean you won’t run into difficulties finding a credit card processor.
CBD products that make “unsubstantiated” health claims, in particular, may have fewer options when it comes to credit card processing. Let’s take a look at finding a CBD merchant account for your business. How is CBD Different than Marijuana? Cannabidiol, or CBD, doesn’t get the user high. That’s an important distinction for many of its …
Alabama Approves 180 Applications To Grow Hemp In the State
Alabama’s Department of Agriculture and Industries recently approved 180 applications to grow hemp in Alabama. On Thursday the ADAI released information on those applicants. They include 152 growers 59 processors 5 universities All are licensed to legally grow, cultivate, process, and research industrial hemp in 2019. “We have had a significant interest in the Alabama Industrial Hemp …
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FDA open to possibility of legalizing some cannabis products
In the coming months, the Food and Drug Administration will weigh whether certain food and dietary supplements containing cannabis or cannabis derivatives can be sold without violating federal law. Cannabis’s potential to compromise food safety or harm animals is just one of the many issues the agency will consider. In April, the FDA laid out …
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CBD for Eye Pain – A Surprisingly Effective Remedy!
CBD For Ocular Pain As much as I love blogging about CBD. There is just one thing I hate. After staring at a glaring screen for hours on end my mind wants to keep working but my eyes are screaming in agony. Yup, that pesky ocular pain. It is such a nuisance, all day long …
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Boston Hempire Subscription Package Brief Review
Boston Hempire Subscription Package Brief Review Previously I have reviewed the Boston Hempire company and was impressed with their CBD products and quality. You can check out that review here. I will not be going into a lot of company information today since I already covered that in the previous review. Today I will just …
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