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Hemp-THC drinks were the hottest thing in zero-proof culture. Congress just put them on notice
Hemp-THC drinks were the hottest thing in zero-proof culture. Congress just put them on notice Article

Hemp-THC drinks were the hottest thing in zero-proof culture. Congress just put them on notice

The bill that brought the government back online last month ended the shutdown with an unexpected catch that could crush an entire industry. A hidden provision slipped into the bill just before it passed has nothing to do with the federal shutdown and everything to do with hemp—the version of cannabis that’s grown as a food, a fiber, and, in recent years,…
Morris Beegle
December 5, 2025
Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry
Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry Article

Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry

Kansas hemp growers and processors say the new, stricter federal law could derail the entire industry. The state has grown to one of the top five hemp producing states in the country. A recent federal law change aimed at tightening regulations on consumable hemp products could significantly alter the industry in Kansas that has grown to be one of the…
Morris Beegle
December 4, 2025
Technical Aspects of Hemp Fiber as a Raw Material
Technical Aspects of Hemp Fiber as a Raw Material Article

Technical Aspects of Hemp Fiber as a Raw Material

Hemp fiber, derived from the stalk of the Cannabis sativa plant, is gaining attention as a sustainable bio-based material. It is a bast fiber obtained from the plant’s outer stalk, composed of long, strong strands that have been used for millennia in rope, textiles, and paper. What makes hemp fiber technically unique is its internal structure and chemical makeup, which confer remarkable…
Morris Beegle
December 2, 2025
Hemp is a Commodity Crop and Deserves Proper, Science Based Regulation, Not Prohibition
Hemp is a Commodity Crop and Deserves Proper, Science Based Regulation, Not Prohibition Article

Hemp is a Commodity Crop and Deserves Proper, Science Based Regulation, Not Prohibition

By: RootSource Media Staff, While Dr. Kevin Sabet continues to frame hemp derived cannabinoids as a public health crisis in his latest Newsweek op-ed, RootSource Media believes that the national conversation deserves a wider range of scientific and industry perspectives. His article, which can be read here, celebrates the hemp ban language inserted into the government funding bill that reopened…
Morris Beegle
December 1, 2025
MN Hempcrete Builders Help Form New Green Building Coalition
MN Hempcrete Builders Help Form New Green Building Coalition Article

MN Hempcrete Builders Help Form New Green Building Coalition

Hempcrete builders in Minnesota are taking a leadership role in the newly launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition (MEBC), which will advance efficient, high-performance, and low-carbon residential construction. Danny Desjarlais, industrial hemp construction project manager at the Morton, MN Lower Sioux Indian Community serves as a co-chair on the new commission.
Morris Beegle
November 29, 2025
Hemp Isn’t A Loophole—It’s A Legal Industry, And It’s Under Attack
Hemp Isn’t A Loophole—It’s A Legal Industry, And It’s Under Attack Article

Hemp Isn’t A Loophole—It’s A Legal Industry, And It’s Under Attack

Congress just did something incredibly shortsighted. They slipped a massive policy change into a budget deal and erroneously called it “public safety.” If the change holds, it will wipe out a $28+ billion market, kill roughly 300,000 jobs and erase one of the best functioning national pathways we currently have toward safe, sensible cannabis reform and regulation. A great example…
Morris Beegle
November 29, 2025
Expert Panel Explores the Future of Regenerative Farmed Foods
Expert Panel Explores the Future of Regenerative Farmed Foods Article

Expert Panel Explores the Future of Regenerative Farmed Foods

Riding the momentum of Sustainability Week, top voices in food and sustainability gathered for a high-impact virtual conversation on the rise of regenerative farmed foods and wines, sharing insights on how regenerative practices can reshape agriculture, enhance nutrition, and influence consumer behavior. The event, moderated by Nancy Trent, Founder and President of Trent & Company, brought together leaders from across…
Morris Beegle
November 28, 2025