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Morris Beegle

Circular Hemp Solutions Reinvent Europe’s Construction Industry
Circular Hemp Solutions Reinvent Europe’s Construction Industry Article

Circular Hemp Solutions Reinvent Europe’s Construction Industry

Hemp and kenaf-based construction materials support the development of sustainable products in favor of a climate-neutral economy and a reduction in GHG emissions. MarginUp! is bringing this innovation to Spain by developing a business model that stakeholders across the country and Europe can replicate, as was demonstrated in the visit of the Hungarian stakeholders.
Morris Beegle
June 6, 2026
White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year
White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year Article

White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year

The White House is making it clear that President Donald Trump wants Congress to take action to amend a law that threatens to federally recriminalize hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products in November. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to allow Americans to benefit from…
Morris Beegle
June 5, 2026
Can the Goodness of Hemp Act Fix What’s Broken in Hemp?
Can the Goodness of Hemp Act Fix What’s Broken in Hemp? Article

Can the Goodness of Hemp Act Fix What’s Broken in Hemp?

The Goodness of Hemp Act is a 2026 draft hemp legislation proposal developed by HEMI, the Hemp Education Marketing Initiatives, in coordination with stakeholders across the hemp industry including grain and fiber producers, hemp beverage companies, cannabinoid processors, and hemp farming advocates. The bill proposes a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp that addresses cultivation, food products, dietary supplements, and…
Morris Beegle
June 4, 2026
Barr Proposal To Legalize and Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumer Products Enters Crowded Field of Hemp Legislation
Barr Proposal To Legalize and Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumer Products Enters Crowded Field of Hemp Legislation Article

Barr Proposal To Legalize and Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumer Products Enters Crowded Field of Hemp Legislation

After months of anticipation, on May 28, 2026, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a bill to legalize and tightly regulate consumable hemp products. The bill – entitled the Lawful Hemp Protection Act (“LPHA”)  – was introduced as an amendment to the House version of the 2026 Farm Bill (H.R. 8646) and proposes meaningful modifications to the federal definition of “hemp” and a…
Morris Beegle
June 3, 2026
DEA Faces Dual Lawsuits Over HHC
DEA Faces Dual Lawsuits Over HHC ArticleNews

DEA Faces Dual Lawsuits Over HHC

By: RootSource Media, The legal battle over hemp-derived cannabinoids escalated this week as two hemp companies filed federal lawsuits challenging the DEA's decision to classify Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance. IHC Investments and Bluestar Operations have filed separate petitions in the Ninth and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, arguing that the DEA exceeded its authority by attempting…
Morris Beegle
June 2, 2026
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