It is good to see the FDA taking quick and firm action against companies improperly marketing their CBD products as effective against COVID-19, a devastating pandemic with no contemporary precedent.
Any Port in a Storm- Federal Programs That Help Hemp and CBD Businesses
There are several options provided by the US federal government that hemp and CBD businesses can take advantage of during these turbulent times.
Hemp Trademarking- Why You Cannot Own a Varietal Name
Trademark registration is not simply a matter of racing to the USPTO to register a word or phrase that you wish to have exclusive rights to, even if you were the first to use the word or phrase.
Concerned About Coronavirus and Your Cannabis Business? We’d Like to Help.
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Stopped By Law Enforcement While Transporting Hemp- What You Need to Know (Part 2 of 2)
This second installment of a two-part series discusses important things to know when stopped in public by law enforcement while transporting hemp or a hemp-derived product.
Stopped By Law Enforcement With Hemp- What You Need to Know (Part 1 of 2)
This first installment of a two-part series covers important things to know in general about being stopped in public by law enforcement while in possession of hemp or a hemp-derived product.
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Hemp Growers
Today, the USDA announced the availability of two programs aimed at protecting hemp producers against crop loss due to natural disasters. The impact of these programs could be a steadying force on an industry desperately in need of certainty.
NC Hemp Letter Underlines National Uncertainty for Hemp Producers
Some NC legislators may decide that it is not in their best interests in an election year to vote in favor of a bill that their constituents actively oppose. If SB315 does not become law then there may be no mechanism to propose a plan to the USDA and hemp production will be regulated by the USDA next year.
Top 5 Cannabis Predictions for 2020
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.