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A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based LiveWire Group, Inc. said it introduced hemp and other sustainable materials […]
Sicilian officials say they will launch a broad-based program aimed at developing local supply chains for industrial hemp. The initiative, “Canapa New Tech” (“New Tech Hemp”), is under the Sicily […]
Two research initiatives have resulted in new methods for measuring THC in cannabis plants and in downstream edibles that can help to clear a logjam in testing and reduce the […]
Researchers in the United Kingdom are working to advance the use of hemp and other natural fibers to replace polluting materials in conventional circuit boards. Experts from Waterlooville-based Jiva Materials […]
As the hemp industry searches for that Next Big Thing, an ambitious startup in Wisconsin said it expects to raise a billion dollars within three to five years to develop […]
Cannabinoids from hemp could be the basis for natural pesticides, according to research conducted at Cornell University. Higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from pests […]
Wine produced from the grapes co-planted with hemp showed increased quality, and the presence of hemp plants improved vineyard soil, according to research in New Zealand. The three-year study, by […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a hemp variety genetically engineered to produce super-low levels of THC. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed […]
University researchers in Michigan are studying hemp for its potential to clean up soil contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals that have drawn close scrutiny by environmental … Hemp shows promise in cleanup of toxic chemicals used in many products Read More »
Construction of a newly opened hempcrete building at Canada’s University of British Columbia (UBC) resulted in 80 percent less carbon emissions than had it been built using traditional techniques and … Canadian team’s hempcrete building is ‘carbon-minimal, beautiful’ Read More »
[Fourth in a series of most popular stories on HempToday in 2022] Researchers and entrepreneurs continue to explore real-world applications for industrial hemp, many of which show promise in big, … Researchers and innovators continue to develop alternative uses for hemp Read More »
Researchers in Texas have embarked on an ambitious project to develop hemp varieties for dual cropping of fiber and grain that can thrive in the state’s climate conditions. Ten to … Texas researchers say they’ll have new hemp varieties ready by 2024 Read More »
A UK building contractor said it has completed the last of 25 homes built from hempcrete panels in one of the country’s biggest sustainable residential...
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By Steve Allin When I first got involved with attempting to set up an industrial hemp industry in Ireland I spent a lot of time...
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Poland-based Herbs & Hydro has expanded its line of health & beauty products, adding to its range of shampoos, conditioners and soaps based on hemp...
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German and French researchers are studying new ways to extract cellulose from waste hemp fibers to make aerogels, high-tech materials that have a wide range...
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Pre-fabricated hemp building solutions will get special attention at this year’s 10th edition of the International Hemp Building Symposium, set for Lacapelle Marival, France, Oct. 11-12, 2022....
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The U.S. Army is exploring hemp and jute as raw materials for camouflage uniforms used by its snipers. The Army earlier this month put out...
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A group of seven European hemp organizations will look at strategies to finance innovative initiatives in a webinar scheduled for Tuesday, July 5. The webinar...
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Delegates to this year’s International Hemp Building Symposium can see demonstrations of hemp decortication technology and hempcrete spraying during the 10th edition of the event,...
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German startup HempConnect has been selected for an EU-backed program that helps early-stage carbon dioxide (CO2) removal initiatives realize their business potential. HempConnect is the...
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Academic researchers and hemp companies have joined in a public-private partnership to address challenges faced by the U.S. hemp sector, backed by $2.5 million in...
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An Estonian company has developed an EU-approved hemp grain variety that expresses less than 0.03% THC on the field, giving farmers a planting option certain...
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