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The Future of Chemically Derived Cannabinoids

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Every now and then a customer walks into my CBD store, RESTART CBD, and asks for a product or cannabinoid that we don’t currently sell. And as a business owner, I take the ownership of filtering through all the requests we get and ultimately deciding on what product to put on the shelf. That paired…

THE ECONOMY AND THE PLACE OF HEMP IN US AGRICULTURE

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The status of hemp has changed much over the years; after being the world’s most traded commodity, it fell into a state of neglect. Then it was restored, as the hemp movement led by the likes of Jack Herer, rallied the public to support a change in the laws. When I wrote my book in […]

POT THE VOTE

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IF VOTING FOR CANNABIS FRIENDLY CANDIDATES IS HOW YOU CHANGE THE LAW IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IN NOVEMBER, HERE’S WHERE THEY STAND We’ve finally escaped primaries in the state of Texas with the runoffs giving us our November candidates and new seat holders. Some seats are called as there will be…

Mr. Nice Guys: Not Your Average Smoke Shop

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If you’re looking for an eclectic mix of local glass, CBD products, delta strains and more, check out Mr. Nice Guys in north Austin. Located at 13201 Pond Springs Road, Suite 105-A, Mr. Nice Guys is far from your run-of-the-mill smoke shop, according to owner Kelly Gartzke. ”We have an amazing sele…

‘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 pro…

Texas Supreme Court Bans Manufacture of Smokeable Hemp

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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.  Texa…

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

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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 el…

Cannabis Marketing Business

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Meet the founders of the Emerald Cup

Navarro County and the Case of the Missing Hemp: Sky & Hobbs

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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

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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 of…

Meet The Dread Head Chef

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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 in…

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 of…

Hemp Flower Production a Boost for Farming

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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 hem…

Looking for a Hemp Friendly Bank? Here Are 5 Questions to Ask.

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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 businesse…

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UK nears first CBD food approvals, but coming EU rules could cut their life short

Britain is moving toward its first authorizations of CBD foods […]

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Brazil import approvals for cannabis medicines soar as CBD market continues expansion

Brazil is seeing another sharp increase in demand for imported […]

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Congress delays U.S. crackdown as CBD, intoxicating hemp get another month to fight

The U.S. Congress has delayed sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid […]

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TG Branfalt

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc on Tuesday sent a letter to Aurora […]

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire pointed to Harris County District Attorney Sean […]

Graham Abbott

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) released its draft regulations […]