2020 will be a historic and transformative year for cannabis, particularly for hemp and CBD. Here are my top 5 predictions.
Total THC and the USDA Rule- A Data Driven Analysis
As the hemp flower matures and the CBD increases, the total THC also increases, both predictably and consistently (0.1% increase in Total THC for every 2% increase in Total CBD) across the more than 50 strains tested.
The USDA Hemp Rule Is Flawed- Here’s What You Can Do (Video)
I was recently asked by my friends at Darling Hemp to participate in a video they created to highlight some of the most important issues that the Rule raises.
Does the USDA Rule Affect Hemp That Is Currently On the Market?
In this article I will discuss the Rule’s impact on hemp that was grown and harvested in 2019, much of which is currently on the market.
USDA Hemp Regulations Analysis- Licensing Requirements
Whether it is pursuant to a State or Indian Tribe plan or the USDA’s plan, there are certain requirements all hemp producers must meet.
Why You Should Always Ship Hemp Through the USPS
I typically advise my clients to ship hemp products through the US Mail. Unlike private carriers, the US Postal Service (USPS) cannot open packages unless it has probable cause to do so. One of the unexpected effects of hemp legalization is that the mere smell of cannabis no longer constitutes probable cause to believe that the package contains illegal marijuana.
WLOS Covers Smokable Hemp, Interviews Rod
WLOS covered the emerging smokable hemp issue. I am happy to have been interviewed for the story.
Big Win for Smokable Hemp in Indiana Elevates Issue to a National Level
“The fact that local law enforcement may need to adjust tactics and training in response to changes in federal law is not a sufficient basis for enacting unconstitutional legislation.”
The Future of Hemp Flower- Could it all go up in smoke? A Report From the Southern Hemp Expo.
The overall consensus among the panel members was that smokable hemp should be permitted in any state with an industrial hemp program. It provides consumers an alternative method of consuming industrial hemp, with many people choosing this approach to obtain its therapeutic benefits.
Legal Cannabis is a Huge Job Creation Machine (Guest Post)
Jobs in the legal cannabis industry are coming by the hundreds of thousands and there’s no sign of that halting.