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Morris Beegle

Texas Supreme Court sets deadline on injunction in hemp case as back-and-forth over THC continues
Texas Supreme Court sets deadline on injunction in hemp case as back-and-forth over THC continues Article

Texas Supreme Court sets deadline on injunction in hemp case as back-and-forth over THC continues

The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain. The question in the case involving Austin-based Hometown Hero was answered by justices on May 1 in an essentially unanimous decision that said the Department of…
Morris Beegle
May 15, 2026
Beyond the Transaction: How Seedsman is Tapping into Macro Trends to Redefine the Cannabis Retail Experience
Beyond the Transaction: How Seedsman is Tapping into Macro Trends to Redefine the Cannabis Retail Experience Article

Beyond the Transaction: How Seedsman is Tapping into Macro Trends to Redefine the Cannabis Retail Experience

By: Steven Hoffman, As the cannabis and hemp industries mature, the competition for consumer loyalty has never been fiercer. For executives and business owners in our space, the central question is no longer just how to sell a product, but how to build a lasting relationship with the consumer. Seedsman, a global pioneer in cannabis genetics and one of the industry’s…
Morris Beegle
May 12, 2026
Companies Advance Hemp-Based Packaging Solutions Amid Growing Industry Interest
Companies Advance Hemp-Based Packaging Solutions Amid Growing Industry Interest Article

Companies Advance Hemp-Based Packaging Solutions Amid Growing Industry Interest

The industrial hemp sector is seeing a rise in companies dedicated to developing and manufacturing hemp-based packaging solutions. This expansion comes as demand accelerates for sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, driven by regulatory changes and the growth of e-commerce. A diverse range of enterprises, from specialist developers to vertically integrated processors, are contributing to the material science and production capabilities necessary for this evolving…
Morris Beegle
May 11, 2026
Biomaterials manufactory in Pobiedziska. Architectural design using mycelium as an insulating material
Biomaterials manufactory in Pobiedziska. Architectural design using mycelium as an insulating material Article

Biomaterials manufactory in Pobiedziska. Architectural design using mycelium as an insulating material

Will buildings of the future be able to be grown? This is the vision being explored by Julia Szulc of the Faculty of Architecture at Poznan University of Technology in the project "Biomaterials Manufaktura in Pobiedziska," in which mycelium - or mycelium - becomes a full-fledged building material. The project, created under the supervision of Professor Agata Bonenberg, is an attempt…
Morris Beegle
May 11, 2026
France emerges as Europe’s dominant exporter of industrial hemp raw materials
France emerges as Europe’s dominant exporter of industrial hemp raw materials Article

France emerges as Europe’s dominant exporter of industrial hemp raw materials

France has rapidly emerged as a major exporter of industrial hemp raw materials after decades in which most production stayed inside the country, according to a new sector overview from FranceAgriMer, the French government agency that monitors and analyzes the nation’s agricultural industries. The shift marks a significant change for Europe’s largest hemp-producing country, which has historically operated as a…
Morris Beegle
May 11, 2026
Costa Rica Mushroom Tourism Returns With Ruta Micológica 2026
Costa Rica Mushroom Tourism Returns With Ruta Micológica 2026 Article

Costa Rica Mushroom Tourism Returns With Ruta Micológica 2026

Costa Rica’s rainy season is bringing back one of our country’s more unusual nature tourism offerings, as Ruta Micológica Costa Rica 2026 prepares to take visitors into forests, reserves and rural communities to learn about fungi in the wild. The fifth edition of the Ruta Micológica will run from May through November, with activities planned in Cerro de la Muerte,…
Morris Beegle
May 10, 2026
Building resilient, profitable farms
Building resilient, profitable farms Article

Building resilient, profitable farms

In the hills near St. Louis, Big River Grain and Cattle has shifted practices to protect soil and stabilize production after both heavy rains and dry spells challenged the operation. Owner Daniel Bonacker uses no-till and cereal rye cover crops to hold soil, suppress weeds and maintain moisture between cash crops. He also practices "planting green," seeding cash crops into…
Morris Beegle
May 10, 2026
Polyester to purpose: How Weaving Vibes is rewriting fabric’s future
Polyester to purpose: How Weaving Vibes is rewriting fabric’s future Uncategorized

Polyester to purpose: How Weaving Vibes is rewriting fabric’s future

The adverse environmental effects of non-biodegradable polyester clothes led 35-year-old Shripat Jagirdar to search for sustainable fabrics that would not harm the environment in any way. Having done a diploma course from Sasmira, a textile research institute in Mumbai, and immersing himself in the field early on gave him a deeper perspective on the industry.
Morris Beegle
May 9, 2026