Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.
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Senate Agriculture Committee to Address Industrial Hemp Production
NORML
JULY 18, 2019
Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. In December, Congress enacted legislation removing industrial hemp (defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3
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Agriculture of the Future? Using Fish to Grow Marijuana
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 4, 2020
Most Marijuana plants are grown in soil, but there is another way… Agriculture of the future is using nutrients from fish to grow Marijuana. The post Agriculture of the Future? How can a fish grow Marijuana? Well, it involves two components that share the same water.
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Michigan Court Recognizes Cannabis Cultivation as Agricultural Operation
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
JULY 12, 2023
A potential milestone for the cannabis industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal classification of cannabis cultivation and its eligibility for agricultural tax-related benefits. Seeking a reclassification to Agricultural under the GPTA, HRP’s request was initially rejected by the assessor and the Board of Review.
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California Cannabis Crops Threatened by Wildfires More Than Any Other Type of Agriculture
Veriheal
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The state’s rich wildlife and property-speckled scenery are at risk of being damaged by the blazing infernos, not to mention the state’s profit-yielding agricultural crop. Cannabis is one of the top five revenue-generating agricultural commodities across the state. Crown fire potential. Ember production and movement.
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Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Wants No Part In Medical Marijuana Regulation Due To Federal Law
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
As lawmakers haggle over a medical marijuana program to replace one passed by voters but shot down by the Mississippi Supreme Court , state Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson (R) says because marijuana is still federally illegal, he doesn’t want to help oversee any program. Via Marijuana Moment. Full report.
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Important Update from USDA
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. THC by dry weight.
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Florida Guest Post: They’re Politicians, Not Physicians
NORML
MARCH 3, 2021
This message is from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Florida, this is important. While other… The post Florida Guest Post: They’re Politicians, Not Physicians appeared first on NORML.
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USDA Nominee Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.
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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
Farming is a risky business in the best of times, and a stretch of bad weather or the occurrence of floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters can easily force a family farmer into bankruptcy or force them to sell their farm to corporate agriculture. Neil Young and Willie Nelson meeting with members of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
There are loopholes written into the language that will allow individual municipalities to reject the law and keep medical cannabis illegal in their jurisdictions, and the bill limits cannabis businesses to operate in industrial or agricultural zones, which limits patient access. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.
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NORML Urges Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies
NORML
MARCH 25, 2020
In a statement issued this week, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”
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USDA Director Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.
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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police
Cannabis Chronicles
MARCH 29, 2019
Truckers, now free to haul hemp from state to state, have been stopped and sometimes arrested by police who can’t tell whether they have intercepted a legal agricultural crop or the biggest marijuana bust of their careers. Department of Agriculture, which could take months.
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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses
NORML
APRIL 22, 2020
A representative from the Small Business Administration previously acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”
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309 Report: Domestic Hemp Production Soaring in 2019
NORML
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
However, the United States Department of Agriculture is still in the process of finalizing federal regulations to oversee the plant’s commercial production. .” Congress enacted legislation in December removing industrial hemp (defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3
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Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Access to Begin Next Week
NORML
AUGUST 2, 2019
Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).
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Medical marijuana patient gun rights lawsuit filed against Biden Administration
Leafly
APRIL 21, 2022
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried sues the Biden Administration. The post Medical marijuana patient gun rights lawsuit filed against Biden Administration appeared first on Leafly.
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Caribbean agriculture event to feature marijuana discussions
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
OCTOBER 6, 2023
By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net A Cabinet minister yesterday said talks on marijuana cultivation and the accompanying regulatory regime will be held with. Read More
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IDOA announces adopted amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 3, 2025
Today, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced adopted amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act , effective Dec. The new rulemaking affects academic, government, and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program. percent by dry weight.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/1/18
NORML
MARCH 1, 2019
Update: SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, but no action has been taken yet. Update : The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a public hearing on HB 459 on 2/26/2019. Update : HB 1349 is scheduled for a hearing in the Agriculture Committee at 9:30am on 3/7/2019.
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ASA/PFC Submit Comments to USDA for the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Program
Americans for Safe Access
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The United States Department of Agriculture closed its comment period after requesting information on the establishment of a domestic hemp program.
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IDOA enhances cannabis product registration process, moves to online portal
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Illinois Department of Agricultures Division of Cannabis Regulation announced in a press release today that this year the Illinois Department of Agricultures Division of Cannabis Regulation enhanced the product registration process while moving records to its online Licensing Portal.
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Colorado’s hemp management plan wins federal approval, Gov. Polis announces
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 11, 2021
Department of Agriculture has approved Colorado’s state hemp management plan , Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg announced Tuesday. Colorado’s Department of Agriculture submitted comments for the plan over 18 months ago. Department of Agriculture website.
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BREAKING NEWS: FDA and USDA Start Making Sense on Hemp CBD
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
According to Hemp Industry Daily reporter Laura Drotleff , it an eventful week for hemp regulation at the National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA) meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Now, let’s talk about the audience which was made up of representatives from state departments of agriculture across the country.
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Florida Officials Call on Governor Ron DeSantis to Grant Marijuana Pardons
CannaMD
OCTOBER 12, 2022
This week, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried, and State Senator, Shevrin Jones, implored Governor Ron DeSantis to consider a path forward where Floridians who have been convicted of simple marijuana possession might be pardoned.
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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This article focuses on the Department of Agriculture (IDOA), which is the lead regulator for a broad swath of the cannabis industry in Illinois and consists of three bureaus. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments.
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Fiji begins work to explore growing industrial hemp
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 19, 2021
The Fiji Times reports… Works have already commenced by the Fijian Government in its study of growing industrial hemp as an alternative form of agricultural produce. He added the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) also had some guidelines around industrial hemp. “In Source: [link]. Fiji Village report.
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Senate Bill 3940 filled with various cannabis regulations
Illinois News Joint
MAY 10, 2024
The provision for the shared premises pilot program states, “The Department of Agriculture shall create a pilot program that shall allow craft growers to share premises with cultivation center. The Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules by January 1, 2025.
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TSA says hemp products and CBD medications now cleared to fly
Cannabis Chronicles
JUNE 2, 2019
In December the $867 billion federal Farm Bill, among other things, classified hemp as an agricultural commodity and took it off the federal controlled substances list. In the past, TSA did not differentiate between marijuana and other hemp derivatives and warned that cannabis products wouldn’t be allowed in carry-on bags or checked luggage.
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Cannabis and climate crisis: Do consumers need to take more responsibility?
The Cannigma
MAY 9, 2021
The significant energy required to create an artificial climate for plants indoors causes cannabis to be extremely greenhouse gas emissions intensive compared to other agricultural products, researchers wrote. If energy efficiency isn’t considered at the outset of designing any indoor agricultural facility, a lot of energy will be wasted.”.
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HB4211 specifies requirements for ‘consolidated transport centers’
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
HB4211 provides That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system. Authorizes emergency rulemaking.
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My experience at the 4th Annual Hemp Symposium
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
This year’s focus was Cannabis Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for the indoor production enthusiast and professional, and I spent the day taking in as much as possible. Groups include projects in the areas of Agricultural, Analytical, Biomedical, and Community. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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IDOA issues cannabis transporters compliance alert
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today issued a compliance alert for cannabis transporters in Illinois. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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USDA approves hemp production plans for Alaska, Arizona and Montana
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Federal agriculture regulators continue to approve hemp production plans for state and tribal programs following the Jan. Department of Agriculture approved hemp production programs for Alaska, Arizona and Montana. Department of Agriculture approved hemp production programs for Alaska, Arizona and Montana.
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Costa Rica’s program for medical cannabis, hemp could start in autumn
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
Jurisdiction would be under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the Ministry of Health. Those licenses would only be available to organizations such as cantonal agricultural centers, associations of small and medium producers, cooperatives and indigenous development associations.
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County Of Santa Barbara: Cannabis grower fined $40k for environmental violations
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 18, 2021
More of this please… The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday announced a settlement with 805 Agricultural Holdings, LLC for alleged Fish and Game Code violations. 3,000 to the Santa Barbara County Treasurer to deposit in the county Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund.
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105 Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19
NORML
JUNE 23, 2019
The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on 6/25/19. Update : The Senate Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions Committee held a work session in SB 188 on 6/19/19. Update : S. 315 was approved by the Senate on 6/17/19, and now heads to the House. NC resident? New Jersey. WI resident?
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Pritzker signs ‘cannabis transporter’ bill into law
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Beginning January 1, 2027, the Department of Agriculture shall make the applications available on every January 7 thereafter or, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the business day immediately succeeding the weekend or holiday and shall receive the applications no later than March 15 or the succeeding business day thereafter.
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Law Firm Article: Zimbabwe: Legal Processes For The Farming And Exporting Industrial Hemp
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 16, 2022
The cultivation of industrial hemp is the new baby in the farming sector which is indeed fertile soil for investment purposes especially in Zimbabwe which has a thriving agricultural industry. In Zimbabwe the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) is the body that regulates marketing and production of Agricultural products.
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2021 Cannabis Symposium- Cannabis Legal Issues – Aug 5, 2021
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 15, 2021
Social Equity Challenges in Cannabis Agriculture Presenter- Ryan Stoa, associate professor of Law at the Southern University Law Center.
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August 5 2021: 2021 Cannabis Symposium- Social Equity Cannabis Legal Issues
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 8, 2021
Social Equity Challenges in Cannabis Agriculture Presenter- Ryan Stoa, associate professor of Law at the Southern University Law Center.
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New hemp bills introduced on heels of lame-duck session battle
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 9, 2025
HB0064 includes provisions regarding regulations, licensing, and testing hemp but would regulate hemp without altering the legal definition of hemp set forth in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). HB0064 incorporates identical wording and provisions as HB5903.
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Argentina: INASE Will Begin Identification and Characterization of National Cannabis Genetics
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 31, 2021
The investigation was promoted through Resolution 140 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, in charge of Luis Basterra. Next, we leave you the official bulletin : MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES. Thus, THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES. Resolution 140/2021.
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