(Editor’s note: This column is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals connected to the hemp industry. Andrew M. Rosner and Kaelan Castetter are vice presidents of the New York State Cannabis Growers and Processors Association.) Government officials nationwide are talking about banning the sale of hemp flower in the name of public… Continue reading 3 strategies to combat smokable-hemp bans
Category: Texas
Texas hemp farmers mostly spared from winter storm as other ag segments suffered
Hemp farmers are gearing up to plant their fields only two weeks after Texas froze over during Winter Storm Uri – a freak snow and ice storm that caused more than $600 million in damages to the state’s agricultural economy. According to early data from the Texas A&M Extension Service, other industries such as citrus,… Continue reading Texas hemp farmers mostly spared from winter storm as other ag segments suffered
Texas smoke shop owner accused of selling MJ says products were legal hemp
A coastal Texas smoke-shop owner facing criminal marijuana charges after a police raid Tuesday says the cannabis flower, vapes, gummies and other products taken were legal hemp, not illegal marijuana. Faded Smoke Shop owner Alexandra Degollado faces charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, the Victoria Advocate reported. One of her store employees… Continue reading Texas smoke shop owner accused of selling MJ says products were legal hemp