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The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is the branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for building international markets for US agricultural products and overseeing international trade negotiations. It is also the division responsible for supporting international food aid programs, producing detailed reports on international market conditions, and helping to ensure food safety for global agricultural markets. In a time…

Fungal networks may be a promising alternative to tiny metal devices used in processing and storing digital memories and other computer data, according to a new study. Mushrooms have long been recognized for their extreme resilience and unique properties. Their innate abilities make them perfect specimens for bioelectronics, an emerging field that, for next-gen computing, could help develop exciting new materials.

In the past years, CurHydro has successfully produced fresh lettuce on 300 m² of land, using solar-powered systems and a method known as hydroponics (growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil). CurHydro currently supplies its produce to local foodservice and retail partners, but growing demand starts to exceed supply. With local interest booming and its commitment to sustainability, CurHydro is ready…

With hemp products becoming more and more popular, pet owners worldwide are increasingly wondering if hemp-based products can be offered to cats. The answer is yes, cats can have hemp-based treats; however, these products should always be approved by your veterinarian. The use of CBD-containing products in cats is still under study, and their benefits and safety are not yet fully…

Alabama A&M University is advancing sustainability and innovation in construction by becoming the first university in Alabama – and possibly the first Historically Black College or University – to build a structure made of hemp. The recently university hosted world-renowned hemp builder Sergiy Kovalenkov for a two-day workshop that brought together architects, contractors, researchers, students, and community partners to explore the promise…

By: RootSource Media Staff, Approximately 100 companies, groups, and industry-leading speakers from Japan and abroad will be present, covering the past and future of cannabinoids and hemp Tokyo, Japan, October 2025 – Japan’s rapidly evolving hemp and cannabinoid industry is entering a new era. The Japan International Hemp Expo 2025 (JIHE 2025) will take place November 14–15, 2025, at LUMINE…

From November 5 to 7, 2025, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, will once again host the Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum (AIHEF 2025), one of the most comprehensive business platforms for the hemp industry in Asia, which expects around 10,000 visitors.

The relationship with cannabis in Japan is one of deep history, cultural caution, and modern transformation. Once a sacred agricultural crop and symbol of purity, hemp (asa) was integral to Japanese tradition for thousands of years. Today, cannabis sits at the center of one of Asia’s most conservative drug policies. While many countries are decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis, Japan remains…

You could be forgiven for thinking Ryland Engelhart is religious. “This is very me,” the 45-year-old says as he maneuvers his golf cart past a massive, three-dimensional heart he carved out of wood using a chainsaw. Like his forearms, the heart is emblazoned with two words: be love. Across from it sits a wooden cross Engelhart says his family erected on a…

We have to admit it. Fungi are downright fun. They can be beautiful, spooky, downright gory, help fake plumbers grow, and play a crucial part in our planet’s ecosystem. We are also not alone in our enthusiasm for fungi, and these unique creatures are now being celebrated in the new book Planet Fungi: A Photographer’s Foray.