April 22, 2015

4 Best Reasons to Legalize Hemp

EcoWatch
1. Forest Cover and Biodiversity
2. No Pesticides and Herbicides Required
3. Lower Carbon Emissions
4. Soil Protection
https://ecowatch.com/2015/04/20/reasons-legalize-hemp/

Hemp oil to treat pets on the rise

FOX31
In Denver, Murphy’s Dog Treats were a big hit at the High Times Cannabis Cup, and if you want to order infused bones on line, Canna Companions is a good company to order from.
http://kdvr.com/2015/04/21/hemp-oil-to-treat-pets-on-the-rise/

Do You Really Know The Differences Between Hemp and Weed?

Forbes
For hemp foods to reach their potential it is important to discuss and separate the controversy over these two plants. It is true that both come from the same plant Cannabis sativa L. The important difference to note is that industrial hemp contains only less than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinoids or THC (the ingredients that make a person high), while marijuana’s THC content can be 5-10% or more.

Expect to see a lot more headlines and discussion about legalizing marijuana especially as the presidential Campaigns gear up. It will be important for all of us to separate these two very different crops and not lose what could be one of agriculture’s most important and nutritious crops to misunderstanding and politics. Hemp History Week is June 1 through 7 and over 1,100 events throughout our country  will encourage better understanding to our legislators and shoppers.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/phillempert/2015/04/20/do-you-really-know-the-differences-between-hemp-and-weed/

April 18, 2015

The Utility of Hemp Seeds

Nutritional Outlook
Hulled, or shelled, hemp seeds are suitable for food products in which chewiness is desired over crunchiness. The removal of the seed’s fibrous shell doesn’t just soften the seed’s texture; it makes available the inner meat of the seed, sometimes called the “hemp heart.” This portion of the hemp seed is highest in essential fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
http://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/1501/Hemp

Photo Release -- Hemp, Inc. and Dewmar International BMC, Inc. Successfully Launches Improved Kush Cakes at the Big Industry Show in Denver, CO

Yahoo! Finance
Hemp, Inc. (HEMP), a leader in the industrial hemp industry, announced today the Kush Cakes re-launch, with Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (DEWM) was a huge success at the Big Industry Show in Denver, CO April 14 and 15, 2015. The Big Industry Show, one of the largest trade shows for the smoke shop industry, was home to hundreds of manufacturing, distributor and wholesale companies, a lot of which were excited for the re-launch of the new and improved Kush Cakes, now infused with hemp.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/photo-release-hemp-inc-dewmar-142640221.html;_ylt=A0LEV7v9jjJV8X8AGyMnnIlQ

Congress Pursuing the Legalization of Industrial Hemp

Yahoo! Finance
U.S. Rep Thomas Massie is trying to put an end to this illogical ban this year and has reintroduced H.R. 525, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act" to congress and signs are indicating that it could get passed shortly.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/congress-pursuing-legalization-industrial-hemp-161600435.html;_ylt=A0LEVkBojjJVHikAizInnIlQ

Florida Senate Committee Votes 7-0 on Bill to Legalize Hemp Farming, Effectively Nullify Federal Ban

Tenth Amendment
Introduced by State Sen. Jeff Clemons (D-Palm Beach) on Feb. 13, Senate Bill 902 (S902) not only designates industrial hemp as an agricultural crop, but also sets up the framework to effectuate a commercial hemp farming program in the state. Additionally, it expressly rejects any need for federal approval.
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/03/florida-senate-committee-votes-7-0-on-bill-to-legalize-hemp-farming-effectively-nullify-federal-ban/