Day: July 21, 2016 (Page 2)

MP on a high with 'cannabis' kurtaCalcutta TelegraphNew Delhi, July 21: Tathagata Satpathy, the MP who has advocated legalising marijuana, was on a new high when he walked into Parliament House yesterday. … with other parliamentarians to promote hemp as an alternative to linen that is increasingly … Read More:Continue Reading

'Security Cows' Will Guard This Hawaiian Cannabis FarmLeaflyBefore getting into cannabis, Ha studied the science of growing hydroponic tomatoes. He took classes about controlled-environment agriculture, learning how to tweak temperature, humidity, and lighting. In his eyes, it's the best approach to prevent … Read More: 'Security Cows' Will Guard ThisContinue Reading

Philadelphia magazineWolf signs bill allowing production of industrial hempLebanon Daily RecordHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new law is on the books that could eventually lead to the return of the production of industrial hemp in Pennsylvania. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed a bill that would let the AgricultureContinue Reading

Correction: Industrial Hemp storyNew Jersey HeraldTom Wolf on Wednesday signed a bill that would let the Agriculture Department and institutions of higher education grow the plant for research purposes, directly or through approved contractors. The sponsor, Lebanon County Republican Rep. Russ Diamond …and more » Read More: Correction: Industrial Hemp storyContinue Reading

FOX43.comCorrection: Industrial Hemp story – New Jersey Herald -New Jersey HeraldHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In a story July 20 about a new state law on industrial hemp, The Associated Press, relying on information from the governor's office, …Gov. Wolf signs industrial hemp bill – ABC27abc27all 9 news articles » Read More: Correction:Continue Reading

FOX43.comWolf signs bill allowing production of industrial hempNew Jersey HeraldTom Wolf on Wednesday signed a bill that would let the Agriculture Department and institutions of higher education grow the plant for research purposes, directly or through approved contractors. The sponsor, Lebanon County Republican Rep. Russ Diamond …Gov. Wolf signs industrialContinue Reading

The Desert SunMarijuana among crowded California ballot measuresThe Desert SunThe Adult Use of Marijuana Act, or AUMA, has qualified for the November ballot as Proposition 64 — one of 17 initiatives — and would allow Californians to grow up to six plants in their home. It also gives municipalities controlContinue Reading

Sun SentinelTed Cruz drinks the RNC's milkshakeSun SentinelThe Commissioner of Special Interests: Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell notes that the state's elected Commissioner of Agriculture appears to be nothing more than a stepping stone to higher office, one that allows an ag comm to soak up money …and more » ReadContinue Reading

AG WeekVeteran ND farmer tests out industrial hempAG WeekADRIAN, N.D.—After 50 years of farming, Lyle Edwards, a farmer in the Adrian area, is trying something new. He and his son, Jamie, each planted 15-acre test plots of industrial hemp as part of a pilot program operated by the North DakotaContinue Reading

Boulder WeeklyJust another plantBoulder WeeklyThe program is yet another important step toward mainstreaming hemp agriculture for Colorado, even while federal law still views hemp the same way it does cannabis — as an illegal drug. Like any agricultural seed certification program, the new … Read More: Just another plant –Continue Reading