Author: Rod Kight

Rod Quoted in Cannabis Business Times

Melissa Schiller of Cannabis Business Times reached out to me last month to discuss hemp certification and published an article about it this month.

14 May 2019Comments: 0

What is “Total THC” and Does It Matter?

In this article I will describe what is meant by “Total THC”, discuss why it has become an issue, lay out the arguments that support it, and conclude by arguing that the concept of “Total THC” is misplaced and not supported by the plain language of the 2018 Farm Bill.

10 May 2019Comments: 33

Surprise Statewide Hemp and CBD Inspections in North Carolina

On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9, the NC Dept. of Agriculture conducted a statewide inspection of hemp processors and retail outlets selling hemp flower and CBD products. The inspection was unannounced and caused significant speculation across the state.

8 May 2019Comments: 1

Rod Listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know”

Rod Kight is honored to be listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know” list in its Spring 2019 edition.

1 May 2019Comments: 6

US Customs at DFW is Arresting People and Seizing Their Hemp Products

“One single, small amount of CBD oil that you thought was cool to take on a trip with you, could result in life-changing effects,” says Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) US Customs (CBP) Port Director Cleatus Hunt Jr.

26 Apr 2019Comments: 8

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

Hemp industry professionals want, (and more importantly consumers deserve) accountability, and a standard set of protocols that they can follow to ensure that hemp and CBD products are safe, and contain CBD in concentrations that match their labels.

20 Apr 2019Comments: 2