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Morris Beegle

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare
Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare News

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare

Shares of pot companies rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump advocated the potential benefits from the use of cannabidiol in senior healthcare in a social media post, opens new tab. Trump had said last month his administration was looking to reclassify marijuana, which could also result in potentially easing criminal penalties around its use. Hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) could "revolutionize senior…
Morris Beegle
October 1, 2025
FDA Is Now Tracking Adverse Health Events Related To Hemp Cannabinoids Like CBD Following White House Approval
FDA Is Now Tracking Adverse Health Events Related To Hemp Cannabinoids Like CBD Following White House Approval News

FDA Is Now Tracking Adverse Health Events Related To Hemp Cannabinoids Like CBD Following White House Approval

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its adverse drug event reporting forms to begin tracking incidents related to hemp-derived cannabinoid products such as CBD. The change to the federal documents—which are used by healthcare professionals, consumers and companies to report adverse experiences with drugs, cosmetics and other products—received sign-off from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
Morris Beegle
September 30, 2025
Hemp producers and processors concerned about possible added regulations in new farm bill
Hemp producers and processors concerned about possible added regulations in new farm bill News

Hemp producers and processors concerned about possible added regulations in new farm bill

There has been a steadily growing interest in hemp production across the nation, but most notably in South Dakota, which was named the top producer of hemp in 2024. The 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for hemp by legalizing products with low levels of THC. Since that farm bill, hemp has become a multi-billion dollar industry.
Morris Beegle
September 30, 2025
The Microbial Renaissance: Fungi, Fermentation, and the Future of Food
The Microbial Renaissance: Fungi, Fermentation, and the Future of Food Article

The Microbial Renaissance: Fungi, Fermentation, and the Future of Food

By: RootSource Media Staff, In kitchens, labs, and fermentation hubs around the world, a quiet revolution is taking shape. After centuries of relying mainly on plants and animals for sustenance, humanity is rediscovering the unseen power of microbes. From traditional fermented foods to cutting-edge precision fermentation and mycelium-based proteins, this new wave of innovation may redefine how we eat, heal,…
Morris Beegle
September 30, 2025
“All Hands on Deck for Our Planet”: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Collaboration
“All Hands on Deck for Our Planet”: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Collaboration News

“All Hands on Deck for Our Planet”: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Collaboration

More consumers are demanding regeneratively grown foods, and farmers want to supply them. But scaling regenerative agricultural practices requires more than good intentions—farmers need support to de-risk the transition to a different way of farming. Food Tank, in partnership with Arva and Kiss the Ground, hosted the “Regenerative Food Systems: Scaling Impact from Soil to Shelf” summit during Climate Week…
Morris Beegle
September 29, 2025
Trump Promotes Hemp-Derived CBD For Senior Health Care in Shared Video
Trump Promotes Hemp-Derived CBD For Senior Health Care in Shared Video News

Trump Promotes Hemp-Derived CBD For Senior Health Care in Shared Video

It’s not quite the rescheduling announcement many cannabis reform advocates have been waiting for, but President Donald Trump shared a video on Sept. 28 that calls for the federal government to provide Medicare coverage for CBD. The video was created by the Commonwealth Project, an organization “rooted in the belief” that medical cannabis provided to seniors as an alternative to painkillers and other…
Morris Beegle
September 29, 2025
How the Lower Sioux Is Harnessing Hemp to Build Sustainable Homes on Its Own Terms
How the Lower Sioux Is Harnessing Hemp to Build Sustainable Homes on Its Own Terms Article

How the Lower Sioux Is Harnessing Hemp to Build Sustainable Homes on Its Own Terms

In the Cansayapi community in southwest Minnesota, where Danny Desjarlais grew up amid the bluffs and banks of the Minnesota River valley, housing remains a persistent weight on the tribe. The federally funded housing stock that the 40-year-old construction manager grew up in and around hasn’t changed with the times. Many homes are mold-ridden, some need to be torn down,…
Morris Beegle
September 28, 2025
Hemp Textiles Pave the Way for a Regenerative Economy
Hemp Textiles Pave the Way for a Regenerative Economy Article

Hemp Textiles Pave the Way for a Regenerative Economy

Despite this cognitive dissociation, there is no beating around the math (or hemp stalk) any longer. The textile industry is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and is largely driven by the petroleum industry, as synthetic petroleum-derived textiles are cheap to produce as a byproduct of fossil fuel extraction. The fossil fuel industry’s depletion and contamination of natural…
Morris Beegle
September 27, 2025
Bipartisan Lawmakers Say Hemp THC Ban In Spending Bill Violates Congressional Rules, As They Prepare New Measure To Regulate Market
Bipartisan Lawmakers Say Hemp THC Ban In Spending Bill Violates Congressional Rules, As They Prepare New Measure To Regulate Market News

Bipartisan Lawmakers Say Hemp THC Ban In Spending Bill Violates Congressional Rules, As They Prepare New Measure To Regulate Market

Bipartisan House lawmakers are pushing back against attempts to ban hemp THC products, arguing that it would “deal a fatal blow” to the industry and, as currently included in a spending bill, violates congressional rules. To that end, the members say there are plans in the works to introduce an alternative measure to regulate the market. In a letter sent…
Morris Beegle
September 26, 2025
The Natural Building Revolution: Biomaterials Shaping a Greener Construction Future
The Natural Building Revolution: Biomaterials Shaping a Greener Construction Future Article

The Natural Building Revolution: Biomaterials Shaping a Greener Construction Future

By: RootSource Media Staff,  In recent years, architects, builders, and material scientists have turned to the past for inspiration - embracing natural, sustainable materials to confront the environmental toll of conventional construction. Hemp, bamboo, mushroom composites, sugarcrete, coconut fiber, straw, cork, and other bio-based options are gaining traction for their unique benefits and low carbon footprint. Hemp Takes Center Stage…
Morris Beegle
September 25, 2025