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Newsletter – April 16, 2025
The 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Wraps with Energy, Inspiration, and Global Impact
By Let’s Talk Hemp
The 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is officially in the books—and what a spectacular week it was in Estes Park, Colorado. With ideal spring weather and an inspiring convergence of industry pioneers, advocates, innovators, and changemakers, NoCo11, sponsored by First Citizens Bank delivered an unforgettable experience at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
Agua Das at the 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo – Photo courtesy of Thatcher Michelsen
Tickets, Exhibitor Registration and Lodging Reservations Now Available
Hemp News Spotlight
Coming Together at NoCo Hemp Expo: A Recap from Estes Park
55 Plus
Navigating Uncertainty and Innovation in Hemp with Steve Groff | Hemp Industry News
Lancaster Farming
Will Texas kill a multibillion-dollar industry?
POLITICO
House moves ahead with hemp package that imposes more modest 15% excise tax
Florida Politics
House passes bill to regulate hemp sales, ban certain THCA products in Tennessee
WSMV
Did missteps and mismanagement finally spell the end for U.S. hemp association?
Hemp Today
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Hemp-based Thermal Insulation: From Agricultural Growth to Manufacturing in the United States
Science Direct
Intoxicating hemp products will remain on Mississippi shelves after legislation to regulate it dies
Magnolia Tribune
Glass House Collaborates With UC Berkeley on Hemp R&D
Cannabis Business Times
Alabama House swiftly passes regulations for consumable hemp products
NBC
Synthetic cannabinoids may have prompted hemp crackdown
The Royal Gazette
Curaleaf Celebrates the Opening of The Hemp Company Retail Storefront in West Palm Beach, Florida – Apr 15, 2025
Press Release
Brother’s Bond Bourbon Shines a Light on Regenerative Agriculture This Earth Month
Press Release
EVENTS
ICBC Berlin
April 29-30, 2025, Berlin, Germany
Experience Hemp Berlin and the 22nd Annual EIHA Conference
June 11-13, 2025, Berlin, Germany
13th Annual International Hemp Building Symposium
October 3-5, 2025, Lower Sioux Indian Community, MN
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About Let’s Talk Hemp
Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of WAFBA – We Are For Better Alternatives focused specifically on the subjects of industrial hemp, cannabis, sustainable agriculture, environment, healthy foods & supplements, and climate-smart applications. We present features and curate news from across the globe to share the benefits of hemp, cannabis, bio-based materials, and better alternatives. WAFBA also is the Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s leading hemp conference and exposition.
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