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‘Hemp to be Free’: Nil-Cannabinoid Dual-Use (Grain:Fiber) Hemp in Development
‘Type V’, cannabinoid free hemp’–compared to Type I (high THC), Type II (moderate THC & CBD), Type III (high CBD), and Type IV (high CBG) cannabis–would ensure THC compliance regardless of crop maturity. Development of Type V hemp with combined fiber fractions on lower stalks and seed p…

Texas Supreme Court Bans Manufacture of Smokeable Hemp
Today, in a unanimous decision, the Texas Supreme Court held that the Texas Constitution does not protect an individual’s right to process and manufacture smokeable hemp products, and therefore upheld two 2019 laws that prohibits the processing and manufacture of smokeable hemp in Texas. Te…

CBD, the Promiscuous Cannabinoid
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New research explores the versatile therapeutic potential of CBD for depression, substance abuse, and antibiotic-resistant infections.

America, Russia, Hemp and the Ukraine
Russia, the Ukraine, the United States and hemp have long had an interesting relationship. John Quincy Adams, as the American Minister in St. Petersburg, wrote an article on the culture and preparation of hemp in Russia. This he penned in 1810, 14 years before winning one of the most contentious …


Navarro County and the Case of the Missing Hemp: Sky & Hobbs
For nearly a year, Hunter Robinson had felony drug charges looming over him after he says he grew hemp legally in Navarro County.

Ripple Fest coming soon….
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California-based record label Ripple Music is known for promoting retro 70’s heavy rock, stoner, heavy psych, sludge and doom bands.

Best of the Texas Hemp Reporter: 2 Year Anniversary
In the past 24 months we have published some great information on the revolving door that is Texas cannabis. From Chelsie Spenser smokable hemp ban coverage, to Lisa Pittman’s interview with Sid Miller, the pages of the Texas Hemp Reporter have covered a lot in the last two years. In honor …

Meet The Dread Head Chef
Michael Weinstein is tapping into hemp’s healing power by crafting savory CBD-infused concoctions After spending more than a quarter-century as a chef in the Dallas area, Michael Weinstein is making a name for himself as an award-winning hemp chef. “When my dog got diagnosed with arthritis …

CBD and Pets
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Dogs. We feed them, love them and keep them healthy. But what about the things we can’t control? A thunderstorm or the sound of fireworks outside of your house could make for a frenetic evening for your pet. You want to do whatever you can to soothe them. Tracy Fleming, owner and operator o…

Hemp Flower Production a Boost for Farming
Delta-8 and smokable flower are keeping many of the states hemp farmers busy in recent months. After several regulatory loopholes and a DSHS lawsuit the state has allowed for Delta-8 to be sold legally in Texas, but not without some confusion. Delta-8 is a legal cannabis product that comes from h…

Looking for a Hemp Friendly Bank? Here Are 5 Questions to Ask.
The recent string of good news for hemp-related businesses started with the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp (defined as cannabis with up to 0.3% THC) from Schedule I controlled substances and making it an ordinary agricultural commodity. Financial institutions can now bank hemp-related busines…

The Difference between Hemp Gummies & CBD
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In the recent years, there has been observed an upsurge in the demand for CBD products. This increase in demand is primarily because of increase in awareness about the CBD benefits. CBD, the acronym for cannabidiol is highly beneficial for relieving stress, anxiety, pain, soreness, etc. CBD is a …

NM cannabis sales hit nearly $10M in a week
By Jessica Dyer / Journal Staff WriterCopyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal New Mexico’s recreational cannabis market is blowin’ and goin’. Adult-use cannabis sales topped $6.1 million statewide during the first week of legal retail sales, regulators announced Friday. Adding the nearly $3.9 millio…

Going to Pot: Film Review
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Appropriately enough on 4/20/2021, MTV launched the documentary Going to Pot: The Highs and Lows of It on the streaming service Paramount +. As a lighter infotainment piece, the film touches on the “411 on 4/20” exploring cannabis based accounts throughout it’s history as well as debunks some pop…

10 Texas hemp testing labs to have on your radar
Perhaps you’ve just entered the market for Texas Hemponomics or maybe you’re a veteran in the field already. Whichever one you are, here are 10 Texas Hemp Labs you can keep an eye on. The list is not all inclusive, and is listed in alphabetical order. These are labs that are showing up to convent…
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