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INCB’s “secret” circular letter includes self-cultivation for medicinal purposes — Part III
INCB’s “secret” circular letter includes self-cultivation for medicinal purposes — Part III Article

INCB’s “secret” circular letter includes self-cultivation for medicinal purposes — Part III

In this third and final article of our series on the INCB's (International Narcotics Control Board) "secret" Circular Letter, we supplement the analysis already carried out with the two missing pages of the annex, revisiting some of the topics already discussed and adding new ones, such as "self-cultivation for medicinal purposes". While the confirmation of the exemption from control of…
Morris Beegle
June 2, 2026
Hemp Beverage Expo Comes to Austin as THC Drink Industry Faces a Defining Moment
Hemp Beverage Expo Comes to Austin as THC Drink Industry Faces a Defining Moment Article

Hemp Beverage Expo Comes to Austin as THC Drink Industry Faces a Defining Moment

The hemp-derived THC beverage industry is heading into what may be its most consequential year yet, and the conversation will take center stage this June in Austin, Texas, at the 2026 Hemp Beverage Expo (HBE). Set for June 17-18 at the Palmer Events Center, the third annual Hemp Beverage Expo arrives as the fast-growing hemp beverage category continues its rapid…
Morris Beegle
June 1, 2026
Global review strengthens case for hemp feed, with benefits for meat, eggs and dairy
Global review strengthens case for hemp feed, with benefits for meat, eggs and dairy Article

Global review strengthens case for hemp feed, with benefits for meat, eggs and dairy

A new review of dozens of studies concludes that hemp-derived feed ingredients can increase omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial polyunsaturated fats in meat, eggs and dairy products without negatively affecting growth or productivity, reinforcing the case for broader acceptance of hemp by-products in livestock rations.
Morris Beegle
June 1, 2026
Experimental Characterization of Mycelium-Based Composites Under Multiple Loading Conditions
Experimental Characterization of Mycelium-Based Composites Under Multiple Loading Conditions Article

Experimental Characterization of Mycelium-Based Composites Under Multiple Loading Conditions

The increasing demand for environmentally sustainable materials in the construction sector has led to growing interest in mycelium-based composites (MBCs). These materials are primarily used in non-load-bearing applications, and their mechanical behavior remains insufficiently characterized under multiple loading conditions. This study experimentally investigates the mechanical response of unpressed and hot-pressed MBCs under compression, shear, and tension.
Morris Beegle
May 31, 2026
Official Trailer for Doc ‘Groundswell’ All About Rethinking Agriculture
Official Trailer for Doc ‘Groundswell’ All About Rethinking Agriculture Article

Official Trailer for Doc ‘Groundswell’ All About Rethinking Agriculture

"Farm by farm, we can actually heal the entire world." Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled simply Groundswell, arriving to watch streaming on Prime Video this June. This just premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival as a Special Screening – it's rare a documentary ever gets a good spot at this festival. Groundswell is the stirring final chapter of a groundbreaking documentary…
Morris Beegle
May 30, 2026
Report teases out hidden value in fibre
Report teases out hidden value in fibre Article

Report teases out hidden value in fibre

Enough fibre to fill 6600 shipping containers is produced by New Zealand every year, much of it exported as unprocessed product with its value-added potential unrealised, says CEO of Fashion and Textiles NZ Jacinta FitzGerald. Her organisation has headed up the first close examination and report on NZ’s fibre production sector, to get a better understanding of where the potential…
Morris Beegle
May 28, 2026
Startup raises £4m to scale up production of fungi and biomass panels
Startup raises £4m to scale up production of fungi and biomass panels Article

Startup raises £4m to scale up production of fungi and biomass panels

A female-founded Bristol company that launched with an insulated partition wall grown from fungi, agricultural and industrial waste, has secured £4m in funding to scale up production. It brings the total funding secured by Mykor, founded in 2021, to £7.5m, comprising £5.5m in equity investment and £2m in grant funding.
Morris Beegle
May 27, 2026
Major breakthrough for Eastern Cape hemp industry
Major breakthrough for Eastern Cape hemp industry Article

Major breakthrough for Eastern Cape hemp industry

A major breakthrough for the emerging hemp sector in the Eastern Cape has been achieved after local stakeholders successfully produced high-quality hemp fibre using existing South African cotton processing technology. The development is being hailed as a significant step forward and a monumental leap forward for the province’s agricultural and textile industries.
Morris Beegle
May 27, 2026
Programmed Mycelium Jackets
Programmed Mycelium Jackets Article

Programmed Mycelium Jackets

Vollebak constructed the Mycelium Jacket as a unique concept piece that explores what will become possible in the future, since mycelium is already being treated as a living system in speculative biology, architecture and computing. This fully lined, soft mycelium leather jacket has a form inspired by the iconic A-2 flight jacket, featuring double-layer front pockets, a zippered interior pocket…
Morris Beegle
May 26, 2026