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2010: A Year to Remember; Ten Stories on Hemp and Cannabis Reform

"There is absolutely nothing wrong with the responsible use of marijuana by adults and it should be of no interest or concern to the government. They have no business knowing whether we smoke or why we...

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Oregon: Hemp Medium Density Fiberboard - Hemp Equals Jobs

Oregon Hemp History, Connecting the Past to the FutureBy Michael Bachara, Hemp News Correspondent In the early 1990's, C & S Specialty Builder's Supply (namely Bill Conde, Dave Seber, Barry Davis,...

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Illinois: Lawmakers Continue Reefer Madness, Punish Farmers

Over the past several years, sixteen states have passed pro-hemp farming legislation, so why are Illinois lawmakers working against the farmer?By Michael, Hemp News Correspondent Last month, because of...

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Moment in History: 1985 Oregon Marijuana Initiative Petition Signature Turn-In

Learning from the Past; Looking to the FutureBy Michael Bachara, Hemp News Correspondent In 1985, the Oregon Marijuana Initiative (OMI), with petitioners including Jack Herer, Paul Stanford, John Sajo...

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United States: Biomass Fuels from Hemp - Seven Ways Around the Gas Pump

Biomass Fuels From Hemp (PDF)By Agua Das1 and Thomas B. Reed2Historically Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) has been a very high yielding plant (Haney 1975). Assuming that hemp produces up to 4 tons/acre seed...

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Global: History of the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable - The Eighth Wonder of...

The transatlantic cable, completed in August 1858, was the beginning of instantaneous communication, and hemp was there. By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Correspondent Our country has a history of growth...

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Wisconsin: Hemp as an Energy Source in 1917

The photo below show the company's employees, mostly area farmers in 1917. The company owner is pictured in the back row at the far right.By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Correspondent Established in...

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Kentucky: Ready for hemp?

State Sen. Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, says as an agricultural product, its time has comeBy ROBYN L. MINOR, The Daily News One area lawmaker believes the state is ready to approve growing hemp as...

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Canada: Hemp helped British colonialism take root

By Susan Mcguire, The Gazette Photograph by William Eaves, Jr. Hemp breakfast cereal, hemp clothing, hemp hand cream - all available in perfectly respectable stores. Is this the same hemp that is...

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United States: Green Home Construction Commences at First Florida Hemcrete...

American Lime Technology, the North American leader in sustainable hemp and lime-based green building construction materials is proud to announce construction is underway at the first green home in...

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Kentucky: A cash crop for the commonwealth

By Bailey Richards, Hazard Herald, Staff Reporter Economic development is something we talk about a lot in the Herald office. Sure, it may not be the juiciest of water cooler gossip, but it is...

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Colorado: Industrial hemp could jump-start economy

By Amy Gillentine, Colorado Springs Business Journal The Declaration of Independence was written on paper made of hemp. During World War II the federal government launched a “Hemp for Victory” campaign...

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Rolling Stone: The Next Seven States To Legalize Pot

Why Oregon, California and more are likely to follow Colorado and Washington toward legalizationBy Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone The Berlin Wall of pot prohibition seems to be crumbling before our...

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United States: Advocates of industrial hemp point to Kentucky's past as top...

By Beverly Fortune, herald-leader.com For advocates of reviving industrial hemp production in Kentucky, the state's past as a leading hemp producer shows the crop's potential.Kentucky Agriculture...

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Cannabis Common Sense: Friday's, 8-9PM Pacific Time (Live Stream)

Presented by The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation (THCF) and our affiliated political committee the Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp (CRRH).UStream - Cannabis Common Sense Friday's,...

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United States: Oregon State University to Offer Class on Industrial Hemp,...

By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Beginning Spring 2013, Oregon State University will be offering its groundbreaking course on industrial hemp. The online course, WSE 266, is being spearheaded by the...

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U.S.: American Drug War II Is IMDB's Highest Rated 2013 Documentary

By Steve Elliott Hemp News"American Drug War II: Cannabis Destiny" is currently rated highest among all 2013 documentaries on IMDB, the Internet Movie Database, with a score of 9.7 out of 10, according...

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U.S.: 25 Years Ago, DEA's Own Judge Ruled Cannabis Should Be Reclassified...

By Steve Elliott Hemp NewsTwenty-five years ago today, on September 6, 1988, an administrative ruling determined that marijuana has accepted medicinal uses, and for that reason it ought to be...

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New Zealand: Country's First Cannabis Museum Opening

By Steve Elliott Hemp NewsNew Zealand's first cannabis museum is opening, featuring more than 100 books, articles, photographs and displays. The facility also includes space for community groups,...

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