Courtesy of The Joint Blog With only one Senator voting in opposition, Legislative Bill 1001, a proposal to legalize hemp, has been approved through Nebraska’s Senate. The
Courtesy of The Joint Blog With cannabis recently legalized in parts of the country, scientists who have been sitting on their hands for years can
By Sabrina Fendrick, NORML Director of Women’s Outreach Nearly 30 states, and the District of Columbia are considering marijuana law reform legislation this year, including bills
WASHINGTON, DC — Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization working to revitalize industrial hemp production in the U.S., is excited to report that
Yesterday was a big day for hemp advocates. A new farm bill was passed by Congress yesterday, which includes a provision that would allow universities
By Phillip Smith The omnibus federal farm bill approved by Congressional conference committee negotiators this week and destined to be quickly signed into law includes
Yesterday was a very good day for hemp supporters. Below is a message that I received from Vote Hemp: We are excited to report that
From my friends at Vote Hemp: WASHINGTON, DC – The national, single-issue, non-profit advocacy group Vote Hemp applauds the new resolution on industrial hemp that
Courtesy of The Joint Blog New Jersey’s Senate gave unanimous approval today to Senate Bill 3110, a proposal to legalize industrial hemp. A companion measure, Assembly Bill
Hemp Seed Granola Snack Recipe Cannabis isn’t always about getting high and hemp is the proof of that. The benefits of hemp seeds are incredible
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A study published in the November issue of the European Journal of Nutrition has found that hemp seeds may not only treat hypertension,
New Approach Oregon is a diverse coalition of local and national organizations working together to legalize marijuana and hemp in the State of Oregon. Your contribution
By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director The New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted 4-1 in favor of Assembly Bill 2415. This legislation
Tennessee might join other states that have removed hemp prohibition at the state level, at least that’s what one Tennessee Senator wants to see happen.
Oregon has had a hemp law on the books since 2009. However, the law basically stated that hemp production couldn’t begin until the federal ban
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety has found that chickens fed primarily with hemp produce healthy, omega-3
This past weekend, volunteers gathered in Colorado’s Baca County to harvest the U.S.’s first commercial hemp crop since 1957. The crop was grown by Ryan Loflin,
We all know that growing marijuana is a fun (albeit tiring) process that many people can enjoy. But, there are a few random facts about
SB 566 Would Allow California Farmers to Grow Industrial Hemp Upon Federal Approval California has joined multiple other states than have legalized hemp at the
The Congressional Research Service published a report about it’s research on hemp in America. What the Congressional Research Service found out is basically what hemp
United States Representative Earl Blumenauer has sent a letter to Oregon agriculture heads urging them to implement Oregon’s 2009 hemp law, and allow farmers to
The national wave of marijuana law reform is gaining momentum every day, and it isn’t going to leave out Oregon. More than 30,000 people came
Courtesy of The Joint Blog On Tuesday, September 17th, a U.S. flag made entirely of hemp will be placed atop the Vermont Capitol Building, in honor of
By Phillip Smith It’s not just medical and legal marijuana states that watched the Justice Department’s announcement of its response to marijuana law reforms in
