Just Biofiber's Hemp Block Building System - Hemp Gazette
WEBThe block for commercial applications is a bit heavier at 32.5Lbs (14.7kg). Holding together the blocks is a flax-lime mortar and glue. Once a wall is assembled, the interlocking caps on the top row are cut off, and a top strip is affixed with bolts. Among Just BioFiber Block benefits: High insulation value. Breathable. Insect and mold resistance.
Hemp For Victory – 80 Years On
WEBA wartime propaganda film urging US farmers to grow hemp is eighty years old this year. Hemp for Victory was released by the US Government back in 1942 at a time when draconian laws on hemp cultivation were briefly eased so the crop could be grown for fiber for the war effort, which was in short supply. Hemp had previously been an important crop in the USA in the 18th, 19th and into the 20th ...
How Hemp Fibre Is Produced - Hemp Gazette
WEBFibre 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.
USDA 2023 National Hemp Report Released - Hemp Gazette
WEBApril 19, 2024. Total hemp production value in the USA saw an increase in 2023, up 18% from 2022 according to the USDA’s latest National Hemp Report. Released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the report indicates the value of hemp production in the open and under protection for the USA totaled $291 million in 2023.
Hemp Battery Company Cashing Up - Hemp Gazette
WEBHemp Battery Company Cashing Up. By Terry Lassitenaz. May 13, 2024. Portage-based Wisconsin Battery Co. (WinBat) has just had a big injection of funds to help move it closer to its hemp battery goals. In a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and focused on developing groundbreaking battery technologies, among WinBat’s ...
Georgia’s Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Crackdown Nears - Hemp …
WEBGeorgia’s Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Crackdown Nears. By Terry Lassitenaz. April 4, 2024. A bill tightening up the availability and nature of hemp derived cannabinoid products in Georgia has made its way to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. Back in 2019, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 324 into law that set the wheels in motion ...
ECS Botanics Inks Coles Hemp Seed Oil Deal
WEBAugust 18, 2021. ECS Botanics Holdings Ltd (ASX:ECS) announced on Monday it will be distributing its hemp seed oil into Coles supermarkets across Australia. ECS Botanics’ 250ml Extra Virgin Tasmanian Hemp Seed Oil is expected to be on shelves by October this year. The oil is already available at competitor Woolworths after a deal back in 2019 ...
What Is Industrial Hemp? Description And Uses - Hemp Gazette
WEBDescription And Uses. 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 plants and how they are generally grown. Industrial hemp farmers tend to aim ...
Reports Finds US Cannabis Research Still Hobbled - Hemp Gazette
WEBSteven Gothrinet has been part of the Hemp Gazette in-house reporting team since 2015. Steven's broad interest in cannabis was initially fueled by the realisation of industrial hemp's versatility across multiple sectors.
“Subsidised” Medical Cannabis Available In Australia
WEBLast week, 7 News aired a segment on a medical cannabis subsidy scheme, which reportedly can provide medicines at almost up to half the cost. The two companies involved are MedCan Australia and Cann I Help. Founded in 2016, MedCan Australia has a suite of licences granted by the Australian Government’s Office of Drug Control, including ...