The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved an amendment to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. It passed on a voice vote, and no member requested a roll call. The measure is now attached to large-scale defense spending legislation.
This action comes hours after the House Rules Committee made in order the amendment from Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) for floor consideration. It was one of numerous drug policy proposals that lawmakers had hoped to attach to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Hemp offers new economic opportunities for America’s farmers, and the Risk Management Agency is pleased to offer coverage to hemp producers. A pilot hemp insurance program available in select counties through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain, or cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Revenue protection for hemp is offered nationwide under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection plan of insurance. Also, hemp is insurable under the Nursery crop insurance program and the Nursery Value Select pilot crop insurance program, if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations, any applicable state or tribal laws, and terms of the crop insurance policy.
For more information, see www.farmers.gov/manage/hemp.
Amazon is reaffirming its support for federal marijuana legalization, and it disclosed on Tuesday that its earlier decision to end drug testing for cannabis will also be retroactive, meaning former workers and applicants who were punished for testing positive for THC will have their employment eligibility restored.
The company’s move to end marijuana drug testing for many positions in June was widely celebrated by reform advocates and industry stakeholders. But at the time, Amazon only talked about ending the policy going forward.
California marijuana vendors will be able to take part in a first-of-its-kind, state-sanctioned cannabis competition at the State Fair next year, officials announced on Tuesday.
While marijuana companies have been participating in various, private competitions like the High Times Cannabis Cup for years, this marks the first time that a state government agency will be hosting such an event.
Governor John Carney (D) signed legislation into law on September 17, 2021 amending marijuana possession penalties for those under the age of 21.
House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. It amends a 2019 law that reduced first-time marijuana possession offenses by juveniles from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil violation, punishable by a $100 fine.
Louisiana regulators proposed changes to hemp rules.
Florida’s Hemp Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday.
Effect of hot air and infrared drying on the retention of cannabidiol and terpenes in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the drying effects on the retention of cannabidiol and terpenes in the industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Hemp inflorescence and leaves from Pipeline, Maverick and Queen-Dream-CBD varieties were dried with hot air (40, 50, 60, 70, 90 °C), and sequential infrared and hot air drying (infrared preheating for 1 and 2 min, then hot air drying at 40 and 60 °C). Ambient air drying and freeze-drying were conducted as control groups. As the drying temperature increased from ambient to 90 °C, drying time reduced from 1800 to 210 min, cannabidiolic-acid conversion increased from 0.2%–14.1%, and total terpene retention decreased from 82.1%–29.9%. The total cannabidiol retention (ranging from 83.8%–98.6%) was affected by the drying methods and conditions. The findings suggested that drying conditions should be tailored to the requirements of the final products, which provides important information to the industry for improving the post-harvest drying, downstream processing, and product development.
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