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Newsletter – October 26, 2022
‘Hemp for Victory’: Rallying Cry Remains Vital as Industry Leaders Set to Convene at 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo
By Steven Hoffman
The rallying cry “Hemp for Victory” is as relevant today as when it was introduced as the title of a film made by the U.S. government during World War II. Released in 1942, the film was made to encourage American farmers to grow as much hemp as possible for the war effort because other industrial fibers and textiles, often imported from overseas, were in short supply. The informational short documentary shows a history of hemp and hemp products and explains how hemp is grown and processed into rope, cloth, cordage and other products.
Yet, before 1989, the film was relatively unknown, and, according to the Great Book of Hemp by Rowan Robinson, government officials told all interested parties that no such movie was ever produced by the USDA or any branch of the U.S. government. However, due to the investigative efforts of Maria Farrow, Carl Packard and Jack Herer, famed author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, two VHS copies were recovered and donated to the Library of Congress in 1989. Today, Hemp for Victory can be freely viewed on the Internet.
Eyes on Flavonoids: A Closer Look at the Therapeutic Value of the Substances That Give Cannabis Its Vivid Colors
By Michael Sirak
Scientists are taking a greater interest in studying the flavonoids in the cannabis plant to exploit them for human health, said a biochemist at a recent cannabis conference.
These substances, which are abundant across the plant world, give some cannabis varieties vivid color. They also have demonstrated significant therapeutic effects on humans, Dr. Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, a research professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, told attendees of the 2022 Cannabis Science Conference East on Sept. 15, 2022, in Baltimore.
Hemp News Spotlight
Industrial Giant 3M Exploring Hemp to Help Remove Harmful Chemicals from Topsoil, Groundwater
By HempToday
Little Saints, Maker of CBD ‘Mocktails,’ Capitalizes on the Non-Alcoholic Drink Boom, Driven by Gen Z Consumers
By Marketplace
Immigrant-to-Entrepreneur Founder of Kota Botanics WeiWei ‘Vivian’ Fellman to Open CBD Lifestyle Boutique in Minneapolis
By Honeysuckle Magazine
Organic Hemp Farmer Kattia Jimenez Named to Wisconsin’s 46 Most Influential Latino Leaders
By Madison 365
New Indigenous Cannabis Association Aims to Help America’s Tribal Communities to ‘Reclaim’ Cannabis
By Forbes
Top 9 Surprising Things Made from Hemp
By Salon Privé
Musician Travis Barker on His New CBD-Infused Skin Care Line
By Well + Good
Can CBD Help Manage Symptoms of ADHD?
By Cannabis Health
Researchers Examine Why Some Fungi Evolve Psychedelic Properties
By University of Plymouth
New Study Warns Lead, Mercury, & Other Contaminants Prevalent in Mislabeled CBD Products
By Benzinga
From Electric Planes to Hemp Bioplastics, Colorado Provides $7 Million in Incentives for Job Growth
By The Denver Post
Day One, Maker of Sparkling CBD Beverages, Closes Funding Round and Signs as CBD Sponsor of USA Pickleball
By PR Newswire
BioHarvest Sciences Develops Unique Cannabis and Hemp-Based Compositions from CBD Hemp Plants
By Proactive
rePlant Hemp Advisors, LLC, Welcomes Clearbrook Global Advisors As General Partner
By EIN News
New Report Reveals Global Pesticide Use Has Nearly Doubled Since 1990
By The Guardian
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference: A Review by Ken Ahbus
By Honeysuckle Magazine
Freitag Develops Biodegradable Fabric from Hemp and Flax Fibers
By Inhabitat
Hemp Homes: Cooler, Safer Building Could Be in Arizona’s Future
By KOLD News 13
Bemp Research Corp. Develops Recyclable Lithium-Sulfur Battery from Hemp
By EcoWatch
Accurate Hemp Data Requires Collaboration
By Lancaster Farming
Companies Use Blockchain to Connect Hemp Growers, Consumers
By Streetwise Reports
Iowa Hemp Grower Licenses Down Due to Nationwide Oversupply of Hemp Flower
By The Gazette
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary to Award $200,000 in Matching Funds for Hemp Research Projects
By Cannabis Business Times
South Carolina Hemp Farmers Say They Are Hurt by State Restrictions
By Carolina News & Reporter
European Researchers Probing Hemp Cellulose for Use as Eco-Friendly High-Tech Aerogels
By Hemploration
How Hemp Can Deliver Growth in Agriculture — and Boost the UK Economy
By Business Cann
Australia’s Hemp Industry Gears for Growth After Easing of Regulations
By ABC News Australia
Newly Launched Federation Of International Hemp Anticipating Exponential Sector Growth
By Business Cann
EVENTS
Pennsylvania Hemp Summit, Nov. 14-15, 2022, presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
National Hemp Industry Research Needs Workshop, online interactive workshop hosted by Oregon State University, Nov. 15, 2022
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Talks Hemp on Compass Coffee Talk, webinar presented by Compass Natural, Nov. 16, 2022
Asia International Hemp Expo 2022, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, March 29-31, 2023, The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO
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TAKE ACTION
Help Rebuild Ukraine With Hemp
Sergiy Kovalenkov, aka Doctor Hemphouse, one of the world’s renowned specialists in building with hemp, is appealing to the hemp industry for help in rebuilding war-torn Ukraine, including building Ukraine’s biggest social housing project to date — a 10,000-square-foot residential building to house refugees and orphans who lost their parents to the war. In particular, the project is seeking builders, sponsors, automated block-making machinery and a hempcrete spraying system. Visit https://www.facebook.com/hempireua/ or contact info@hempire.tech or hempireua@gmail.com.
Trace Femcare Gauges Investment Interest in Hemp and Cotton Tampon
Trace Femcare Inc. is proud to announce that it is gauging interest in its community fund-raising round on the investment platform Wefunder. Trace decided to start the campaign to accelerate the company’s growth and to share the upside of its success with family, friends and fans. Learn about Trace and the terms of the offering, and reserve a spot to be an investor here.
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