Morris Beegle, Author at RootSource Media

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Stoughton project aims to preserve hemp as part of Hmong traditions

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural & Life Sciences recently received a $5,000 grant toward the project. One year from now, the plot is expected to grow and be shared communally, allowing for elders and youth to learn more about hemp production and weaving through a Hmong cultural lens.

Morris BeegleAugust 17, 2026

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We May Finally Know Why Mysterious Mushroom Fairy Rings Grow in Circles

If you're ever in a patch of woods or meadow at just the right time of year, you may stumble across something that seems like an act of otherworldly trickery. In the right circumstances, you might encounter an almost perfect ring of mushrooms, arrayed almost as though halted in a circle dance. For centuries, these so-called fairy rings have inspired myth…

Morris BeegleAugust 15, 2026

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Pa.’s attorney general is backing a hemp product ban. The industry says it goes way too far

Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer is urging congressional leaders to allow an impending overhaul of how the country treats hemp-derived products to go into effect in three months. Republican Dave Sunday joined more than 30 state attorneys general in a letter arguing the merits of the crackdown, saying it would clarify for police the legal status of certain “intoxicating products”…

Morris BeegleAugust 13, 2026

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America’s Manufacturing Future Starts With Industrial Hemp

America is making a costly mistake by treating industrial hemp as just another crop. It is an industrial material that can strengthen manufacturing, create jobs, reduce dependence on imported raw materials, and help build more resilient supply chains. If we keep limiting hemp to an agricultural debate, we will hand another major manufacturing opportunity to other countries. If we build the industries that…

Morris BeegleAugust 12, 2026

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Heineken UK to source almost half of malted barley from regenerative farming

Heineken UK has announced the launch of a major regenerative malting barley programme that will see almost half of its malted barley sourced from regenerative agriculture practices by 2027. The brewer is partnering with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra and independent agronomists Soil Capital to support UK farmers in adopting regenerative farming methods at scale.

Morris BeegleAugust 11, 2026

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Textile Innovation Showcase at the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026: Progress in Practice

Spanning next-generation fibres and materials, bio-based colour and finishes, textile-to-textile recycling, advanced sorting, AI-enabled design and new manufacturing technologies, the Showcase explores innovation across the textile value chain. Together, the exhibitors demonstrate how developments in materials science, biotechnology, engineering, digital technology and manufacturing are creating new possibilities for reducing waste, moving away from fossil-derived inputs and chemicals, and keeping materials…

Morris BeegleAugust 9, 2026

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Chinese scientists have created a “living” tissue that is self-cleaning and self-repairing

Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology in China have developed an innovative textile made from living mycelium that is capable of self-cleaning, almost independently repairing damage, and acquiring new properties - from color to UV protection.

Morris BeegleAugust 5, 2026

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Threads of Hope Bazaar opens in Hyderabad

The bazaar was inaugurated by renowned television presenter, actress and producer Jhansi Laxmi in the presence of members of the Crafts Council of Telangana, designers, craft revivalists, collectors and craft enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, Jhansi Laxmi said every handmade creation carries the story of an artisan. She noted that supporting the bazaar was not just about purchasing handcrafted products but…

Morris BeegleAugust 2, 2026

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Hemp farmers find new use for their unusual crop

A hemp farm thought to be one of the last remaining of its kind in East Anglia is hoping to use its surplus to help build houses. Kitty Wilson Brown and Claire O'Sullivan have been growing hemp at Wakelyns Farm in Fressingfield, Suffolk, for the past four years to turn it into colourful fabrics.

Morris BeegleJuly 31, 2026

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The World is Coming to New York

By: RootSource Media, Building Markets Through International Partnerships From agriculture and advanced materials to textiles, construction, and manufacturing, industrial hemp is becoming part of a much larger conversation about the future bioeconomy. Countries around the world are investing in genetics, processing infrastructure, manufacturing, and product innovation, creating new opportunities for collaboration across borders. As those investments continue to grow, international…

Morris BeegleJuly 28, 2026