South Carolina Hemp Production Set to Double in 2019, Despite Federal Prohibition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Nov. 29, 2018) – The number of farmers growing industrial hemp in South Carolina will double in 2019, further nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. The state licensed 20 farmers to grow industrial hemp in 2018 after the...
Commercial Hemp Market Growing in Wisconsin Despite Federal Prohibition
MADISON, Wisc. (Oct. 22, 2018) – A commercial hemp market is developing in Wisconsin despite federal prohibtion. In late 2017, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill into law legalizing hemp cultivation for research purposes only in compliance with federal...
Pro Basketball League Allows Players to Use CBD Despite Federal Prohibition
Earlier this summer, Big3 basketball became the first professional sports league to allow its players to use cannabidiol (CBD). This represents another step toward nullifying federal hemp prohibtion in practice and effect. CBD is derived from cannabis, but since it’s...