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Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing
Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing Article

Science and farmers define the ten basic criteria of regenerative agriculture to curb greenwashing

Regenerative agriculture is establishing itself as a leading alternative for addressing current environmental and social challenges. However, this surge has not been accompanied by official certification, leading companies and other stakeholders to appropriate the term as a tool for greenwashing , a practice not endorsed by the scientific community or the majority of regenerative producers.
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
Is Hemp the Future of Flooring?
Is Hemp the Future of Flooring? Article

Is Hemp the Future of Flooring?

For decades, the flooring aisle has offered a familiar tradeoff. Natural wood brings warmth and longevity but at rising cost and environmental strain. Vinyl promises affordability and convenience, yet increasingly raises questions about what it introduces into the home. As homeowners, schools, and designers reconsider those choices, hemp is beginning to surface as a credible alternative.
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026
Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026 Article

Building Global Hemp Markets: The U.S. Delegation at VIATT 2026

By: RootSource Media, The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT), taking place February 26–28, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, is fast becoming a key convening point for global textile manufacturing, materials innovation, and sustainable supply chains. As Vietnam continues to strengthen its role as one of the world’s leading apparel and textile production hubs,…
Morris Beegle
February 17, 2026
EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold
EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold Article

EHIA pushes for whole plant recognition and 1% THC threshold

European Industrial Hemp Association has welcomed the European Commission's proposal to clarify that all parts of the hemp plant fall within the EU agricultural framework, while reiterating its call for a harmonized 1% THC threshold under the ongoing review of the Common Agricultural Policy and the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 on the Common Organisation of the Markets.
Morris Beegle
February 16, 2026
2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers
2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers Article

2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers

As cannabinoid hemp farmers continue to fight for their future, industrial hemp farmers could secure greater stability in 2026 under a five-year farm bill reauthorization package. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., filed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Feb. 13, announcing that his 54-member chamber will begin marking up the new farm bill draft on Feb. 23.
Morris Beegle
February 16, 2026
KONOPEX 2026: Legal Change, Cultural Shift, and a Long Overdue Moment
KONOPEX 2026: Legal Change, Cultural Shift, and a Long Overdue Moment Article

KONOPEX 2026: Legal Change, Cultural Shift, and a Long Overdue Moment

By: RootSource Media, April 2026 marks a real turning point for cannabis in Czechia. For the first time, people can legally cultivate and process cannabis under national law. That change alone makes the 9th edition of KONOPEX something different than what came before. From April 24 to 26, the Trojhalí Karolina complex in central Ostrava will host an event shaped…
Morris Beegle
February 9, 2026
Researchers ‘surprised’ by the brain benefits of cannabis usage in adults over 40
Researchers ‘surprised’ by the brain benefits of cannabis usage in adults over 40 Article

Researchers ‘surprised’ by the brain benefits of cannabis usage in adults over 40

A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis, finding that middle-aged and older adults who use the drug may actually see some brain and cognitive benefits. The twist comes as cannabis use is climbing among older Americans. Research shows that nearly 1 in 5 people ages 50 to 64 reported using marijuana in the past year, along with 5.9% of those 65 and…
Morris Beegle
February 8, 2026