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IHI 2026: A New Chapter for Hemp

By: RootSource Media, Industrial Hemp International (IHI) kicks off next week at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, and everything is set. The programming is finalized. Speakers are confirmed. Exhibitors and sponsors are in place. IHI is built differently. Smaller, more focused, and more international. It is not trying to replicate what came before. The industry has shifted, and it…

Morris BeegleMarch 17, 2026

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Texas bans intoxicating hemp flower effective March 31

In two-and-a-half weeks, buying a joint will no longer be legal in the state of Texas. Recreational marijuana in all forms has been banned since 1931, but a 2019 definitional change has allowed cannabis enthusiasts to enjoy a similar product, hemp, as long as it contained less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, commonly referred to as THC.

Morris BeegleMarch 15, 2026

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USDA Staff Cuts Could Hinder Rollout of New Regenerative Ag Initiative

Last December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new initiative that will set aside $700 million for regenerative agriculture techniques like cover crops and no-till farming.

Morris BeegleMarch 11, 2026

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‘American Hemp Farmer’ Comes To PBS With A Regenerative Living Message

TV viewers will get an introduction to regenerative living this month with the public television debut of American Hemp Farmer, the award‑winning documentary from author and filmmaker Doug Fine. Distributed through a three‑year deal with the National Educational Telecommunications Association, the film has already been picked up by public television stations across the country, including KVCR in Los Angeles, Connecticut…

Morris BeegleMarch 10, 2026

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Federal hemp ban fails to get Farm Bill lifeline

The multibillion-dollar hemp industry has been searching for a lifeline after a 2025 federal spending bill put the market in peril. Stakeholders hoped an amendment to the 2026 Farm Bill would provide relief, but a key congressional committee failed to advance the measure.

Morris BeegleMarch 9, 2026

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South Africa Fast-Tracks Cannabis Industry to Boost Economy and Jobs

The South African government is intensifying efforts to build a commercially viable cannabis and hemp industry as part of its strategy to drive economic growth, create jobs, and support rural development.

Morris BeegleMarch 9, 2026

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Getting the dirt on regenerative farming: How one Leyden family is cultivating the soil food web

Growing up in Utah, Leyden resident Janell Howard frequently helped out on her grandfather’s farm. Today, Howard and her family farm on 10 acres using methods remarkably different from her grandfather’s. Instead of chemically eradicating weeds, insects and other living things, the Howards emphasize composting and retaining water in the land.

Morris BeegleMarch 7, 2026

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The Straight Road: Ash Month and Hemp’s 2026 Threshold

By: Cait Curley, Ash is a backbone month Today begins the Celtic Month of Ash (February 18 to March 17), Nion in the Ogham. Ash is associated with tools, straight grain, and backbone. In older traditions, it carried a practical kind of protection: the strength of the handle that does not splinter, the spine that holds when pressure rises. Ash…

Morris BeegleFebruary 18, 2026

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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 BeegleFebruary 17, 2026

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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 BeegleFebruary 17, 2026