Hemp: The Healthy Building Material
By Jackie Smith
In September 2022, hemp took a huge step toward being used in building in the United States. Hempcrete has been approved by the International Code Council (ICC) in the appendix for the 2024 International Residential Code governing building codes in 49 of the 50 states. The U.S. Hemp Building Association worked with civil engineers, architects and other experts to submit data to meet building standards for review and approval. (1)
Why is this important? Builders all over the United States will be able to utilize a new building material – hempcrete, which will improve indoor air quality and present other great features in residences.
Store Hemp Properly to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion
By Jackie Smith
When hemp has been made into a hemp-lime composite, it is extremely fire resistant. In fact, hempcrete scored a perfect 0 in an analysis carried out by ASTM, the international standards organization. It didn’t catch fire under any ASTM fire tests.
But …
Hemp, prior to processing, is a raw agricultural commodity. It should be stored like hay and other farm commodities. “Organic material with low moisture content in a large unmonitored pile with limited air exchange is a prescription for spontaneous combustion,” according to Agri-Facts, Alberta, Canada.
NIHC Urges FDA to Approve Hemp Seed for Animal Feed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 3, 2022) – The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) President and CEO Patrick Atagi sent a letter today to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf urging approval of hemp seed as an animal feed ingredient.
The letter comes after a widely attended webinar hosted by the NIHC and the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The meeting brought together officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), FDA, industry stakeholders, and policymakers from across the country. The August webinar highlighted the science around animal feed and was attended by over 1,000 state regulators, veterinary professionals, and hemp industry advocates.
Hemp News Spotlight
National Hemp Association, Private Companies Working Together to Introduce Industrial Hemp Fiber Exemption Act
By Lancaster Farming
Will the 2023 Farm Bill Address Hemp Industry Pain Points and Public Safety Concerns?
By JD Supra
Report: Cannabis Is the 6th Most Valuable Crop in the U.S.
By Leafly
Highlights From the 2022 Meeting of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines
By Project CBD
Neuropharmacology Expert: Cannabis Holds Promise for Pain Management, Reducing the Need for Opioids
By The Conversation
Three Leading Applications for Hemp Protein
By Project NOSH
A Conversation with Cornell University’s Dr. Heather Grab: Pushing the Hemp Industry Forward
By Lancaster Farming
Hemp Research Consortium Announces First Grants to Foster Hemp Research
By Greenhouse Grower
Two-Time NBA Champion Lamar Odom Becomes Co-Owner of a Black-Owned CBD Dispensary
By Benzinga
Hemp Fiber Processing Company FyberX to Invest $17.5 Million in U.S. HQ in Virginia
By Ganjapreneur
Charlotte’s Web, Tilray Enter Alliance for Manufacturing and Distribution in Canada
By Charlotte’s Web
Endexx Achieves Distribution Registration for Its CBD Products in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Iowa
By Proactive
CBD Seller Receives FDA Warning Letter for Covid-19 Claims
By ConsumerLab
Ohio Men Indicted for Allegedly Pocketing Nearly $800,000 in Cannabis and CBD Business Scam
By HempToday
Hemp Has a Big Future in Agriculture
By Cover Crop Strategies
Three Technologies Clapping Back at Hemp’s Solvent Problem
By Cannatech Today
How Hemp-Derived Biofuels Are Powering a Renewable Energy Revolution
By MENAFN
Boulder, CO, Organic Hemp Farm Turns to Alpacas for Manure to Fertilize CBD Crop
By 5280 Magazine
Brazilian Officials Still Grappling With Rules on Medical CBD
By HempToday
Costa Rica Authorizes First Hemp Plantation
By The Tico Times
NIHC Sends Letter to FDA Urging Approval of Hempseed in Animal Feed
By Pet Food Processing
Czech Republic Paving Way for Full Legalization of Hemp, Cannabis
By Deutsche Welle
Hong Kong Security Bureau Has ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Op-Eds Published About Upcoming CBD Ban
By Hong Kong Free Press
Thailand Tightens Regulations for Hemp and CBD in Food, Three Months After Legalization
By Food Navigator-Asia
UK’s Advertising Standards Authority Cracks Down on ‘Misleading’ CBD Claims
By New Food Magazine
EVENTS
Pennsylvania Hemp Summit, Nov. 14-15, 2022, presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
National Hemp Industry Research Needs Workshop, online interactive workshop hosted by Oregon State University, Nov. 15, 2022
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Talks Hemp on Compass Coffee Talk, webinar presented by Compass Natural, Nov. 16, 2022
Asia International Hemp Expo 2022, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
Cannabis Community Event and Fundraiser, Jan. 29, 2023, at Topgolf Denver, in Centennial, Colo., hosted by the Realm of Caring Foundation. All proceeds go directly to help fund programs and to continue to provide free guidance for anyone looking to use cannabis and hemp.
9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, March 29-31, 2023, The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO
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TAKE ACTION
Help Rebuild Ukraine With Hemp
Sergiy Kovalenkov, aka Doctor Hemphouse, one of the world’s renowned specialists in building with hemp, is appealing to the hemp industry for help in rebuilding war-torn Ukraine, including building Ukraine’s biggest social housing project to date — a 10,000-square-foot residential building to house refugees and orphans who lost their parents to the war. In particular, the project is seeking builders, sponsors, automated block-making machinery and a hempcrete spraying system. Visit https://www.facebook.com/hempireua/ or contact info@hempire.tech or hempireua@gmail.com.
Trace Femcare Gauges Investment Interest in Hemp and Cotton Tampon
Trace Femcare Inc. is proud to announce that it is gauging interest in its community fund-raising round on the investment platform Wefunder. Trace decided to start the campaign to accelerate the company’s growth and to share the upside of its success with family, friends and fans. Learn about Trace and the terms of the offering, and reserve a spot to be an investor here.
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