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Morris Beegle

Getting the dirt on regenerative farming: How one Leyden family is cultivating the soil food web
Getting the dirt on regenerative farming: How one Leyden family is cultivating the soil food web Article

Getting the dirt on regenerative farming: How one Leyden family is cultivating the soil food web

Growing up in Utah, Leyden resident Janell Howard frequently helped out on her grandfather’s farm. Today, Howard and her family farm on 10 acres using methods remarkably different from her grandfather’s. Instead of chemically eradicating weeds, insects and other living things, the Howards emphasize composting and retaining water in the land.
Morris Beegle
March 7, 2026
The Straight Road: Ash Month and Hemp’s 2026 Threshold
The Straight Road: Ash Month and Hemp’s 2026 Threshold Article

The Straight Road: Ash Month and Hemp’s 2026 Threshold

By: Cait Curley, Ash is a backbone month Today begins the Celtic Month of Ash (February 18 to March 17), Nion in the Ogham. Ash is associated with tools, straight grain, and backbone. In older traditions, it carried a practical kind of protection: the strength of the handle that does not splinter, the spine that holds when pressure rises. Ash…
Morris Beegle
February 18, 2026
Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing
Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing Article

Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing

Regenerative agriculture is establishing itself as a leading alternative for addressing current environmental and social challenges. However, this surge has not been accompanied by official certification, leading companies and other stakeholders to appropriate the term as a tool for greenwashing , a practice not endorsed by the scientific community or the majority of regenerative producers.
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
Is Hemp the Future of Flooring?
Is Hemp the Future of Flooring? Article

Is Hemp the Future of Flooring?

For decades, the flooring aisle has offered a familiar tradeoff. Natural wood brings warmth and longevity but at rising cost and environmental strain. Vinyl promises affordability and convenience, yet increasingly raises questions about what it introduces into the home. As homeowners, schools, and designers reconsider those choices, hemp is beginning to surface as a credible alternative.
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026
Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026 Article

Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026

By: RootSource Media, The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT), taking place February 26–28, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, is fast becoming a key convening point for global textile manufacturing, materials innovation, and sustainable supply chains. As Vietnam continues to strengthen its role as one of the world’s leading apparel and textile production hubs,…
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold
EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold Article

EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold

European Industrial Hemp Association has welcomed the European Commission's proposal to clarify that all parts of the hemp plant fall within the EU agricultural framework, while reiterating its call for a harmonized 1% THC threshold under the ongoing review of the Common Agricultural Policy and the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 on the Common Organisation of the Markets.
Morris Beegle
February 16, 2026
State Hemp Policy Update: Farm Bill
State Hemp Policy Update: Farm Bill News

State Hemp Policy Update: Farm Bill

We’re officially back with our state updates. for 2026. As state lawmakers across the country are considering legislation affecting hemp-derived products. Below is a state-by-state summary of key bills we are supporting, opposing, or monitoring, along with opportunities to engage where action is needed. Be sure to check back next week for updates on these bills and others, and as…
Morris Beegle
February 16, 2026
2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers
2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers Article

2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers

As cannabinoid hemp farmers continue to fight for their future, industrial hemp farmers could secure greater stability in 2026 under a five-year farm bill reauthorization package. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., filed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Feb. 13, announcing that his 54-member chamber will begin marking up the new farm bill draft on Feb. 23.
Morris Beegle
February 16, 2026