All Entries in the "Hemp" Category
Colorado Farmer Hoes First Row Of Hemp Crop
Colorado resident and farmer, Ryan Loflin, has done something that hasn’t been publicly done in over fifty years, he’s planted a crop of hemp. “I believe this is really going to revitalize and strengthen farm communities,” the 40 year old farmer proclaimed. Loflin has leased 60 acres of his father’s alfalfa farm in order to [...]
Tommy Chong Claims Legalized Marijuana Could Save Our Country
Tommy Chong, who is undoubtedly one of the most iconic people in the entire cannabis community, has recently made a proclamation that legalizing marijuana on a federal level could save the country from its financial dire straits. “Look at the situation we’re in now, sequesters, cuts, everything cut across the board. Now, the government is [...]
Vermont’s General Assembly Voted To Permit Hemp Cultivation
On Friday May 10, 2013, the Vermont House of Representatives crushingly voted in favor of Senate Bill 157, which contained an amendment that relaxed the Agency of Agriculture’s role in the hemp registration procedure. The Senate has agreed to the amendment and the legislation is now headed to the governor’s desk for final approval. If [...]
Hemp Supporter James Comer Makes Beneficial Trip To Washington, D.C.
On the heels of Kentucky’s successful hemp cultivation bill, former state treasurer Jonathan Miller, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and State Senator Paul Hornback made what they are considering to be “a very successful trip” to Washington, D.C. in order to continue their efforts to bring re-legalized hemp farming back to American soil. “We had some [...]
Colorado Hemp Farming Bill Advances To House Of Representatives
Senate Bill 13-241, a bill to legalize industrial hemp in Colorado, has successfully traversed the state’s House Appropriations and House Agriculture Committee via a unanimous vote and now advances to the chambers of the House of Representatives. The legislation in question previously traversed the Senate’s legislative gauntlet of scrutiny having unanimously passed through the Senate Agriculture [...]
Legalization Advocates Hit The Streets For The 2013 Global Marijuana March
Since 1999, groups of pro-marijuana devotees have been assembling on the first Saturday in May all across the world to rally and protest for the legalization of marijuana. The gathering was initially titled the Million Marijuana March, but is now better well known as the Global Marijuana March. The event has brought thousands of individuals [...]
Horse Feed Made With Hemp Seed Protein Rivals Quality Of Soybean
Soybean meal is the most commonly added protein source in horse feeds, but most soybeans grown in the United States have been genetically modified, which has raised concerns for several horse owners. An increasing number of horse owners are choosing to refrain from using feed made with soybean meal due to the fact it can [...]
Moscow Celebrated 17th Annual Hemp Fest On 4/20
Thousands of people flocked to East City Park in Moscow on Saturday to partake in the laid back culture and politics of the 17th annual Hemp Fest. The date for this year’s Hemp Fest seemed almost perfect due to the fact that it took place on April 20 or 4/20, which is a pop culture [...]
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Heads To Washington D.C. To Talk Hemp
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer is in the process of confirming the final details of his slated trip to Washington, D.C. where he’ll attempt to convince governmental officials to grant a federal waiver for the cultivation of industrial hemp. We recently reported that Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill which outlined a regulatory framework for cultivating hemp for [...]
U.S. Senator Rand Paul On Industrial Hemp Legalization
I recently emailed U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R), who represents my home state of Kentucky, about his feelings on industrial hemp. His office replied to me today and here is what he had to say on the issue, in part: “On Feb. 14, 2013, I joined three of my Senate colleagues to introduce S. 359, the [...]
Hemp Regulation Begins In Colorado
In November of 2012, residents from the state of Colorado made history as they voted to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older, and as an added bonus, Colorado farmers can now legally cultivate hemp. Lawmakers have spent most of their time deliberating over Amendment 64’s main focus, which were the recreational cannabis industry’s [...]
Maine Legislative Committee Votes In Favor Of Hemp Bill
Legislation that would legalize the cultivation of hemp for industrial and commercial dedications has been approved with a vote of 9-1 via Maine’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. Currently hemp can legally be farmed in the state, but only for experimental purposes. The bill’s legislative supporters proclaim its intent is to permit farmers across the [...]
Oregon Organization To Build Bridge Made From Hemp Materials
Oregon State Representative Suzanne Bonamici has joined together with Senator Ron Wyden and Governor Kitzhaber to champion a new construction project involving the use of hemp buiding materials. Representative Bonamici is an avid longtime lobbyist for the legalization of industrial hemp. “It’s rope, not dope,” Bonamici proclaims. Governor Kitzhaber told reporters in a press conference [...]
Reactions To Industrial Hemp Legalization In Kentucky
Last week we told you about industrial hemp becoming legal in Kentucky after the Governor let SB 50 become law without his signature. And people are reacting to the latest shot across the bow of the federal government when it comes to cannabis policy. “I thank Senator Paul Hornback for introducing SB 50 and ensuring [...]
The United State Of Weed 4/7/13
The United State Of Weed is a weekly series where we recap all of the cannabis-related political developments happening in The United States at the state level. If you know of any new political developments in your state in regards to marijuana law reform – whether it be medicinal or otherwise – let us know at joe@the420times.com. MI: Wyoming, [...]
