How Hemp Fibre Is Produced - Hemp Gazette
Fibre from the industrial hemp plant is one of nature’s wonders – it’s used in everything from stuffing furnishings to high quality textiles.. Image: Natrij – Public Domain The image above shows a hemp stem. The outer material contains the prized bast fibers and the inner is the hurd, which is made up of short fibers.
Just Biofiber's Hemp Block Building System - Hemp Gazette
Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.
Researchers Explore Turning Hemp Into Lyocell - Hemp Gazette
University of Alberta researchers are investigating how Canadian-grown hemp can be used to produce lyocell, a fibre used in textiles. Lyocell is a semi-synthetic fabric commonly used as cotton substitute. A form of rayon, its primary component is cellulose.
Panda’s Hemp Gin Achieves Commercial Operations - Hemp Gazette
Gillian Jalimnson is one of Hemp Gazette's staff writers and has been with us since we kicked off in 2015. Gillian sees massive potential for cannabis in areas of health, energy, building and personal care products and is intrigued by the potential for cannabidiol (CBD) as an alternative to conventional treatments.
What Is Industrial Hemp? Description And Uses - Hemp Gazette
Industrial hemp is an incredibly useful plant, one said to have literally tens of thousands of applications. Industrial hemp and marijuana are both types of cannabis that are very closely related, but there are some major differences between the …
Delaware Medical Marijuana Program Expansion In Effect - Hemp …
Legislation signed by Delaware Governor John Carney to expand the state’s medical marijuana program kicked in at the start of this month. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, House Bill 285 removed the requirement that a debilitating medical condition is needed to qualify for a registry identification card.
Industrial Hemp’s Energy Potential – Biofuels
Does industrial hemp hold the answer to the world’s solid and liquid fuel challenges? While this incredibly versatile but still much misunderstood plant may not be the full solution, it could certainly be part of it.
UK HEMP-30 Initiative Gains Government Support
A project seeking to increase industrial hemp production and processing in the UK has received government financial backing. Led by researchers at the University of York and Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), the HEMP-30 initiative will plot a pathway to boosting the amount of industrial hemp cultivated in the UK from a current 800 hectares* to 80,000 hectares.
The Big List Of Cannabis Cannabinoids - Hemp Gazette
There's so much more to cannabis than just THC and CBD. Check out this big list of dozens of different types of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant.
Georgia’s Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Crackdown Nears - Hemp …
Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.