As mentioned in our introduction to medical cannabis, a cannabinoid is a chemical compound – and there are many, many different types. Part of the role of these compounds in plants (phytocannabinoids) ...

Fibre from the industrial hemp plant is one of nature’s wonders – it’s used in everything from stuffing furnishings to high quality textiles. Image: Natrij – Public Domain The image above shows a hemp ...

Industrial hemp is an incredibly useful plant, one said to have literally tens of thousands of applications. Industrial hemp and marijuana are both types of cannabis that are very closely related, but ...

The global cannabis and industrial hemp sectors are undergoing a profound structural transformation in 2026. Transitioning from an era characterized by speculative growth to one defined by regulatory ...

Carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction is commonly used to make various food and other products – and it’s becoming increasingly popular for extracting top quality cannabis oil high in cannabidiol (CBD). As ...

The U.S. House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, establishing distinct regulatory frameworks for industrial hemp and cannabinoid c… The U.S. House of Representatives has passed ...

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 ...

A recently released report from the United Nations Conference On Trade And Development provides an interesting snapshot of the industrial hemp industry. Released last week, the “Commodities At A ...

Connecticut lawmakers reinstated THC caps on cannabis flower and concentrates, reversing an earlier plan. This cannabis potency regulation impacts the sta… Connecticut lawmakers have reversed a ...

A University of Illinois study looking at cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) presentations in US emergency departments has revealed some interesting/disturbing ...

The proposed federal cannabis rescheduling initiative is facing legal opposition. The attorneys general of Indiana, Nebraska, and Louisiana have filed a lawsuit seeking to block this move. This legal ...

The Danish Parliament recently officially passed legislation to make Denmark’s medical cannabis program permanent from the beginning of next year. Denmark’s trial scheme launched in 2018, focusing ...