http://www.globalhemp.com/ Global Hemp News en-us Wed, 25 May 2005 18:00:00 GMT Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Thousands of local businesses, organizations, individuals, and farmers are backing new industrial hemp legislation (AB 1147), that would give California farmers the right to grow low-THC varieties of hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/california-considers-hemp.html Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Fata's ability to overcome many business challenges has earned him a full-page write-up in the current April 2005 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/co-counder-of-leading-hemp.html Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Hemp industry spokesmen are optimistic that hemp farming is about to make a comeback almost 50 years after federal law prevented U.S. farmers from growing the crop. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-industry-poised.html Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Now-a-days, in the USA, Canada and European countries etc hemp seed and its oil is being used for nutritional rather than its medicinal or narcotic values. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/uses-of-hemp-seeds.html Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Filmmaker Kevin Balling explores the movement to legalize hemp, and the reluctance of some politicians to do so on the grounds that it might be the first step toward legalizing marijuana. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/movie-review.html Sat, 16 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT So it makes sense that some rules exist, although how extensive they should be is a matter of debate. In the U.S., restrictions on growth of industrial hemp (fencing and walls, armed guards, alarms) are so great that it's not economical and most of it is imported. Some want to change that, others don't. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/all-you-need-to-know-about.html Fri, 15 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT CCOF is the first major agricultural organization to support Assemblyman Mark Leno's new industrial hemp bill based on the huge economic potential represented by the production of organic hemp in California. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/organic-hemp-interesting.html Fri, 15 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, intends to file legislation this spring that would redefine industrial hemp under the Controlled Substances Act, removing the de facto federal ban on agricultural hemp production. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/texas-congressman-proposes.html Fri, 15 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT In support of the upcoming Earth Day, we at The Clock find it imperative to highlight the most significant agricultural, environmental, and economic opportunity that has been suppressed by amoral corporate entities and their legislative lackeys. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-hemp-hooray.html Thu, 14 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT It has taken a decade to develop, but a Gretna-based company thinks it is on the verge of making it big with counter tops made with hemp fibre. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-coming-soon.html Wed, 13 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Though Matt clearly articulates his accurate understanding that marijuana and industrial hemp are distant biological cousins, with hemp having only trace amounts of THC, he misses no opportunity to confuse the issue throughout his article. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/whats-matt-smokin.html Mon, 11 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Hemp Plus Granola is one of the most popular offerings at the school. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-plus-granola-cereal.html Sun, 10 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT If the bill were to pass the Senate, Morgan said he would expect the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police to lobby the governor for a veto -- if the lobbying hasn't started already. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/new-hampshire-hemp.html Thu, 07 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to get rid of junk food in schools has one thing going for it: Cutting out junk food actually works. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/pumping-iron-into-lunch.html Thu, 07 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT The Oregon Senate's committee on Environment and Land Use heard testimony Wednesday on a bill that would allow the production of industrial hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/bill-would-allow-farmers.html Thu, 07 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT One of the most absurd, anti-free market ironies of America's misguided war on drugs, California's farmers by law cannot grow it. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/legalize-industrial-hemp.html Thu, 07 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Hemptown Clothing Inc received confirmation of $223,118.00 from the Government of Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development program. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/government-of-canada.html Wed, 06 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Hemp -- the word makes you think of jewelry, rope, hippies, and, let's face it, marijuana. However, you might be surprised to find out that hemp seed oil is one of the most healthy oils for your body. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-seed-oil.html Wed, 06 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Advocates of legislation to make growing industrial hemp legal in Oregon will testify today at the Capitol. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-legalization.html Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT It is interesting to note that Omega 3 acids increase surface circulation on the skin, which can contribute to improving erection strength as well as provide intense moisturizing for the genitals upon application. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/sexy-ganja.html Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Assemblyman Mark Leno has a bill that could make that happen. The San Francisco Democrat's measure would allow the state Department of Food and Agriculture to issue licenses to grow and process hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/bill-would-allow-hemp.html Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT The crop, it is claimed, offers excellent financial returns because its oil and fibre are in great demand. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/farmers-high-hemp-hopes.html Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT A crop development company wants to recruit farmers to grow cannabis. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/recruits-wanted-to-grow.html Fri, 01 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT Growing finola hemp cannabis sativa could help Britain's farmers achieve fresh 'highs' but purely in terms of the income earned from break crops! http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/April/hemp-to-help-farmers.html Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT Read the table of contents online for the latest issue. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/journal-of-industrial-hemp.php Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT Christina Anderman sheepishly admits she has been experimenting with hemp-based ice cream since 1997 -- one year before the federal government made it legal once again for Canadian farmers to grow hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/hemp-ice-cream-turns-heads.php Fri, 21 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT The United States is the only developed nation that does not cultivate industrial hemp as an economic crop, according to a Congressional Resource Service report. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/hemp-push-pits-us-against.php Tue, 18 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT CD-ROM contains 43 presentations, 6 videos, more than 100 pictures as well as various extras, for example an interesting link collection, await the interested buyer. The price margin is between 25 Euros (for students) and 75 Euros. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/eiha-introduces-cd-rom.php Mon, 17 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT A change in the 'marijuana' drug law makes it easier for farmers to obtain a permit needed to grow industrial Cannabis, hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/poland-on-its-way.php Thu, 13 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT Bills introduced Thursday in the Oregon Legislature included ones to Permit production and possession of industrial hemp, Senate Bill 294, by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/oregon-legislation.php Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT When the pipe dreams of food entrepreneurs, hemp activists and libertarian farmers come true, America's fruited plains will be ripe with emerald waves of industrial hemp, a plant deeply rooted in the nation's fabric and politics. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/hungry-for-hemp.php Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT Hemp industry representatives exhibited their products at this week's American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in the Charlotte Convention Center to educate farmers about the need to change federal laws. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/hemp-group-exhibits.php Tue, 11 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT FlexForm's NFC products, which are formulated from a blend of natural fibers such as kenaf, hemp, flax, jute and sisal and thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene and polyester, are the substrate of choice in more than 1.5 million vehicles in the United States. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/flexform-technologies.php Fri, 07 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT The hearing for the New Hampshire Hemp Bill (HB 55) has been changed to Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 10am in the Legislative Office Building, Room 303 of the NH General Court. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2005/January/new-hampshire-legislation.php Sun, 28 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT Supre, Inc. has introduced Hempz Hair Care, a new line of hair care products devoted to meeting basic healthy hair needs. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/hempz-hair-care.php Sun, 28 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT From fabric to fuel and cosmetics to CDs, hemp is one of the world's most versatile crops. So why does it still have a dubious reputation, asks Lucy Siegle. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/up-in-smoke.php Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT In the millennia before polyester and spandex, people wore plants. In fact, you may be wearing plant material right now! While many of our modern clothes are fabricated with synthetic, pliable and durable fabrics, some ancient standbys just can't be replaced. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/plant-fiber-still-vital.php Wed, 17 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT There's a new protein powder on the block, and it's turning some heads. It's hemp. Like soy, protein powder made with hemp is complete because it contains a full spectrum of amino acids. But unlike other protein powders, it has a perfect balance of healthy fats and is a whole food, not an isolate or extract. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/got-hemp.php Wed, 17 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT The organisation I work for, Spirit Aid, has developed a plan to replace Afghan opium -- 75% of the global supply -- with industrial hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/the-solution-to-afghanistan.php Thu, 11 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT Organic food lovers in Leeds are stocking up on Yorkshire-grown cannabis. But as there's no chance of getting high from the environmentally-friendly hemp plants, which are used in foods and other goods, local police are none too concerned about the crop's popularity. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/weed-on-a-natural-high.php Wed, 10 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT Wonderoos appeal to modern parents who want the benefits of cloth diapers with a minimum of fuss and expense. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/patented-wonderoos.php Wed, 10 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT Hemptown Clothing Inc., a leading provider of environmentally responsible clothing, announced today its consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/November/hemptown-posts-revenue.php Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT The DeKalb County Board voted Wednesday to support the growing of industrial hemp -- a distant cousin of marijuana -- for research purposes that could one day allow farmers to cultivate the crop on a more widespread basis. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/board-votes-to-back.php Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT A Wednesday decision by the DeKalb County Board could make it easier for DeKalb farmers to grow industrial hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/board-asks-state.php Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Automaker Daimler-Chrysler has approved the use of Philippine abaca for the exterior lining of its class A cars, which include the Plymouth and the Mercedes-Benz, Daimler-Chrysler consultant Dr. Werner Muhlbauer told the Inquirer Tuesday. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/daimler-chrysler-to-use.php Tue, 19 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT In just five years, Mike Fata, 28, and his two partners at Manitoba Harvest(TM) Hemp Foods & Oils have built a healthy business from the ground up, literally. What started as a seed of an idea and $50,000 in sales the first year, has bloomed into an industry leader with annual sales in excess of $1 million and a consistent growth of 50% annually. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-business-reaps-healthy.php Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT The Santa Barbara Hemp Company and HEMPWISE of Isla Vista are pleased to announce that the Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Hemp Festival will be taking place at the end of this month, on Saturday October 30th, from 10am until 5pm. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/santa-barbara-hemp-festival.php Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Although politicos have every right to be concerned about the legalization of growing industrial hemp, they, like many people, shouldn't become dazed about the actual use of the crop. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/industrial-hemp-wont-go.php Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Earth Speaks combines pure fashion with a strong commitment to the environment and fair labor practices. The entire line is produced in China in sweatshop-free facilities. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/eco-effective-clothing.php Sun, 17 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Though hemp advocates are cheering the end of the ban, they bemoan the fact that the hemp-products industry in the United States has fallen far behind Canada and the European Union. Casady sees great days ahead for hemp retailers. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-industry-may-blossom.php Fri, 15 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Three years after the Bush administration tried to ban food products made with hemp, the government surrendered that front in the war on drugs, attorneys for the hemp industry said. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/dea-surrender-in-the-battle.php Thu, 14 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT DeKalb officials and farmers want to grow industrial hemp in addition to the usual corn and soybeans. Currently, industrial hemp is illegal to grow in Illinois, even for research purposes. Julia Fauci, a DeKalb County Board member, said that is the first hurdle that stands in the way of bringing the versatile crop to Illinois. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/county-board-committee.php Thu, 14 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT The German automotive interiors components supplier Draxlmaier has expressed interest in expanding the use of bio-plastics beyond their current automotive applications, mainly in inconspicuous door and roof linings. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/supplier-claims-potential.php Wed, 13 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT No sooner did the Bush administration decide in recent days not to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a unanimous 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling of February that hemp foods should be legal for sale and consumption, than manufacturers began lining up to peddle hemp products at this week's food expo at the Washington Convention Center. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hearty-hemp.php Tue, 12 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Manufacturers of nutritious hemp foods will exhibit a wide variety of products at the Natural Products Expo East at the Washington Convention Center, October 14-17. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/fresh-from-victory.php Mon, 11 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT The hemp seed is an excellent source of both protein and Omega fatty acids. Based on high quality hemp protein, Ruth's Protein Power blends certified organic ingredients to add valuable nutrients to smoothies and baked goods. Ruth's Protein Power blends use no chemicals in their production, unlike most soy-or whey-protein powders. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/ruths-hemp-foods.php Sun, 10 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Alterna Professional Haircare announced today the launch of its Hemp Straight Collection. This powerful trio debuts with a sulfate free shampoo, conditioner and the relaunch of the heralded and best-selling Hemp Seed Straightening Balm, which has been repackaged to match the vibrant fuchsia of Hemp Straight. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/alterna.php Sat, 09 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Legalize hemp. It is a viable crop that our farmers can grow and can be used for textiles and an alternative fuel source. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/kansas-state-legislature.php Sat, 09 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Every time there is trouble in oil-producing countries, the price goes up and we are told supplies are running out. To replace the energy that oil gives us we are looking at wind and wave power and rivers for smaller schemes. But there is no mention of hemp, which has the potential to meet much of our needs. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-the-crop-to-beat.php Sat, 09 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Whatever happened to chocolate, vanilla and strawberry? A court in southern Russia has banned the sale of Ukrainian ice cream that hit the shelves under names alluding to drugs, such as "Your Hemp Dose" and "Poppy Fun," a drug control official said Friday. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/ice-cream-with-drug-names.php Fri, 08 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT After years of legal wrangling and posturing, the feds have finally given up their quest to ban food products containing hemp seeds and oils. On Sept. 28, the Hemp Industries Association claimed victory after the feds declined to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals protecting the sale of hemp-containing foods. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/weed-watch.php Thu, 07 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Farmers export the seeds and plant fibers to the United States, where manufacturers use it to make goods such as flour, bread, cheese, butter, birdseed, clothing, and personal care products. High in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, hemp foodstuffs appeal to those looking for an alternative to fish, which can contain mercury. The Hemp Industry Association estimates annual sales of U.S. hemp food products is $40 million. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-the-gateway-food.php Tue, 05 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT Two well timed industry conferences over the next month will position producers, processors, marketers, and researchers for urgent opportunity emerging in industrial hemp. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/north-american-conventions.php Sun, 03 Oct 2004 01:00:00 GMT For eight years, businessman Kim Hough lobbied Western Australia (WA) governments for approval of an estimated $1 billion-a-year industry that would boost local farming. The only problem was, it was illegal. Then, on May 19, the Industrial Hemp Act of WA came into effect. It allowed the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp with less than 0.35 per cent tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient of cannabis or marijuana. http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/western-australia-hemp.php