Category: CBD And Hemp Data
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Researchers Find That CBD May Improve Acne Scarring
Researchers have determined that cannabidiol (CBD) “addressed multiple facets of acne pathophysiology and improved acne scarring overall” in a recent study. The study’s findings were published by Dermatology Times. The team of investigators explored CBD’s reported anti-inflammatory and lipid-modulating properties by preparing “CBD at 6 different concentrations: 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 µM”…
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University Of Missouri Researchers Suggests Using Hemp To Boost Grazing Pastures
Frequent droughts in Missouri in recent years have livestock producers exploring different crops that may be more adaptable for summer pasture options compared to common pasture crops. Researchers at the University of Missouri have studied hemp for this purpose, and their findings are promising. The hemp plant uses considerably less water to produce a solid…
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Charlotte’s Web CBD Products Debut In 827 Walmart Stores Across Five States
Charlotte’s Web is a Colorado-based B Corp company specializing in the creation, distribution, and sales of cannabinoid-based products. The company describes itself on its website as starting “as a mission, not a company. In the early days, our extract was something we gave away to help those who could benefit from it. Ten years later,…
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Canada’s Hemp Industry Continues To Shrink
As Canada’s legal adult-use cannabis industry has increased in size and scope in recent years, the same cannot be said about the nation’s hemp industry. According to Canadian government data, the number of industrial hemp licenses issued has trended downward in recent years. Below is the number of licenses issued by year: 2018: 542 licenses…
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How Many Hemp Dispensaries Are Located In Houston, Texas?
In 2018, the U.S. Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp cultivation across the country, including in the State of Texas. In 2019, Texas passed state-level hemp legislation to implement a regulatory framework for the state’s emerging hemp industry. “Here in Texas, House Bill 1325 was signed into law in June 2019 and authorizes the production, manufacture,…
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How Much THC Is Allowed In Iowa’s ‘Consumable Hemp Products’?
A new law in Iowa, set to take effect on July 1st pending a legal challenge, will drastically change the state’s emerging hemp industry if/when it is implemented. Iowa House File 2605 caps the amount of THC in ‘consumable hemp products’ at 4 milligrams per serving and 10 milligrams per package or container. “Roughly 1,100…
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Idaho Has Approved 2,577 Acres Of Hemp Production In 2024 So Far
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has approved 2,577 acres of hemp production in 2024 so far, up from 459 acres in 2022 and 1,274 acres in 2023. However, the number of entities producing and/or handling hemp in Idaho is down in 2024, dropping from twenty three in 2023 to twenty in 2024. “A hemp…
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What Is The THC Limit For CBD Products In Japan?
In December 2023, Japan’s Parliament approved legislation that will overhaul the nation’s cannabis policies and regulations. Japan’s new cannabis laws permit the importation of cannabis-derived medications. The policy change was hailed by many observers as a great thing at the time since Japan had previously not permitted such commerce, however, part of the policy change…
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How Much Hemp Does Tasmania Grow?
Tasmania is an island state of Australia, located 240 kilometers to the south of the Australian mainland. Tasmania’s government is currently working to overhaul the Industrial Hemp Act 2015, which currently serves as the legal framework for Tasmania’s emerging hemp industry. “A recent report showed that Tasmanian hemp fields remained severely contracted in the 2023-2024…
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Mexico’s CBD Industry Is Projected To Be Worth $675 Million By 2027
This week Mexico’s emerging legal hemp industry passed a major milestone, with Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) reportedly authorizing the cultivation of low-THC hemp plants (less than 1% THC content). The announcement came in the form of a letter from the regulatory entity to Semillas Endemicas Mexicanna SA de CV,…