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US-Grown Hemp Meets Supima
US-Grown Hemp Meets Supima Article

US-Grown Hemp Meets Supima

Hemp is steadily moving from a sustainability-led niche towards a commercially viable fibre for mainstream textile manufacturing, and Heartland USA is seeking to accelerate this transition through scalable fibre solutions and strategic blends. Its recent innovation combining US-grown Imperium hemp fibre with Supima® cotton demonstrates the potential to integrate hemp into commercial spinning systems while creating premium textile possibilities around…
Morris Beegle
October 6, 2026
Massachusetts Governor Urges ‘No’ Vote on Cannabis Prohibition Measure
Massachusetts Governor Urges ‘No’ Vote on Cannabis Prohibition Measure Article

Massachusetts Governor Urges ‘No’ Vote on Cannabis Prohibition Measure

The top elected official in Massachusetts told her constituents on Sunday to vote against a Nov. 3, 2026, ballot measure that would repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis laws that voters approved nearly 10 years ago. Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, who’s up for reelection, told Boston-based WCVB TV’s “On the Record” Oct. 4 that she plans to vote against the prohibitionist…
Morris Beegle
October 5, 2026
USDA Funding for Regnerative AG
USDA Funding for Regnerative AG Article

USDA Funding for Regnerative AG

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regenerative Pilot Program provides financial assistance to producers for adopting conservative systems that improve soil health, water quality and long-term farm resilience. Funding for the program was recently increased from $700 million to $1 billion for fiscal year 2027. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service also is expanding the program by allowing the State Technical…
Morris Beegle
October 4, 2026
Is Fashion Avenue Ready for Hemp Textiles?
Is Fashion Avenue Ready for Hemp Textiles? Article

Is Fashion Avenue Ready for Hemp Textiles?

This week, the Hemp Show takes place in New York City, at the intersection of Industrial Hemp and Fashion Avenue. Last month, the National Industrial Hemp Council held its annual Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. With two full days of presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities, the "Seed to Style" summit attracted…
Morris Beegle
October 2, 2026
Free The Mushroom
Free The Mushroom Article

Free The Mushroom

I love mushrooms, both edible and magic. And I’m proud to live in a state that has both regulated cannabis and psilocybin programs. I’ve seen firsthand the numerous benefits a carefully planned protocol of microdosing can provide to those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD. And in light of the current political situation here in the U.S., that covers…
Morris Beegle
October 1, 2026
Study shows hemp can improve comfort and performance in denim
Study shows hemp can improve comfort and performance in denim Article

Study shows hemp can improve comfort and performance in denim

Hemp is gaining attention in denim not only as a lower-impact fiber alternative but also as a way to improve fabric performance. A new study by textile engineering researchers at Istanbul Technical University in Türkiye found that adding hemp to stretch denim can improve moisture management, thermal comfort, and tactile properties. Published in the Research Journal of Textile and Apparel,…
Morris Beegle
September 30, 2026
A new tax of 0.5% could disrupt the hemp industry in Canada
A new tax of 0.5% could disrupt the hemp industry in Canada Article

A new tax of 0.5% could disrupt the hemp industry in Canada

In Canada, a mandatory tax of 0.5% on industrial hemp came into effect to fund research and develop domestic and international markets. This measure partially replaces a system that, until now, relied on voluntary contributions from the industry, membership dues, and public funding. It could offer the Canadian organizations in the hemp industry a more predictable source of revenue, at…
Morris Beegle
September 29, 2026
Turkey hosts hemp textiles event
Turkey hosts hemp textiles event Article

Turkey hosts hemp textiles event

Egedeniz Textile and Mayteks brought together more than 100 participants from Turkey’s hemp and textile value chain at HempTex Türkiye, held in Izmir last week. Described by organisers as Turkey’s first event dedicated to hemp textiles, the event connected farmers, researchers, spinners, knitters, technology providers, certification bodies, universities, exporters and international brands.
Morris Beegle
September 28, 2026
Cinte Techtextil China 2026 Wraps Up Successfully, Setting Stage For Next-Gen Advancement Across Key Applications
Cinte Techtextil China 2026 Wraps Up Successfully, Setting Stage For Next-Gen Advancement Across Key Applications Article

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 Wraps Up Successfully, Setting Stage For Next-Gen Advancement Across Key Applications

Asia’s premier trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens delivered a vibrant and productive edition this year, bringing together key players from around the world. Featuring over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions across 32,000 sqm, the platform drew nearly 19,000 visits from an increasingly diverse international audience spanning 86 represented markets.
Morris Beegle
September 28, 2026