/tags/hemp Hemp en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-06/hemp-government-research-funding-missouri Lincoln University in Missouri is heading a USDA-funded project researching the commodity, but its prohibition created high hurdles for getting the crop off the ground. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-06/hemp-government-research-funding-missouri Harshawn Ratanpal — The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk /government-politics-issues/2024-09-18/hemp-sales-missouri-regulators-limit-governors-ban-thc-products Following a lawsuit from the state's hemp industry, Missouri health regulators will stop embargoing products simply because they contain hemp-derived THC. Instead, they'll focus on identifying "misbranded" products. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:50:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-18/hemp-sales-missouri-regulators-limit-governors-ban-thc-products Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-09-13/missouri-inspectors-vfw-hemp-seltzers The commander of the VFW post condemned the inspection — part of Missouri's ban on intoxicating hemp products — though the state said it was responding to a complaint. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:06:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-13/missouri-inspectors-vfw-hemp-seltzers Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-09-11/task-force-database-to-track-unregulated-psychoactive-cannabis-sales-in-missouri At the press conference announcing the task force, Governor Mike Parson left the door open for legislative efforts to regulate the hemp industry. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:08:09 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-11/task-force-database-to-track-unregulated-psychoactive-cannabis-sales-in-missouri Harshawn Ratanpal /government-politics-issues/2024-09-04/governors-delayed-ban-causes-hemp-industry-uncertainty Parson says psychoactive hemp-derived edibles are dangerous to children. But Missouri hemp producers say they're trying to run legitimate businesses. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-04/governors-delayed-ban-causes-hemp-industry-uncertainty Harshawn Ratanpal /news-briefs/2024-08-28/ashcroft-once-again-rejects-parsons-restrictions-on-hemp-derived-thc-products Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft contends the governor did not prove that restricting establishments with liquor licenses from selling hemp-derived edibles and drinks was an emergency. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:26:01 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-28/ashcroft-once-again-rejects-parsons-restrictions-on-hemp-derived-thc-products Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-08-22/parson-upset-with-ashcroft-for-rejecting-emergency-rules-curtailing-hemp-based-products The governor wants to curb hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages that are sold at places with liquor licenses. Ashcroft says the rules don’t meet emergency standards. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:14:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-22/parson-upset-with-ashcroft-for-rejecting-emergency-rules-curtailing-hemp-based-products Jason Rosenbaum /economy-business/2024-08-22/ban-missouri-hemp-thc-products-delayed-fight-governor-secretary-state “As best I can tell, you denied this emergency rulemaking because you believe hurt feelings are more important than protecting children,” Gov. Mike Parson wrote in a letter to the secretary of state. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:21:25 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-22/ban-missouri-hemp-thc-products-delayed-fight-governor-secretary-state Rebecca Rivas /economy-business/2024-07-13/missouri-marijuana-recalls-20-million-lawsuit A company that made THC concentrate oil for Delta Extraction says it is owed millions in the aftermath of last year’s product recall. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-13/missouri-marijuana-recalls-20-million-lawsuit Rebecca Rivas /economy-business/2024-06-10/eastern-missouri-kratom-workers-unionize The workers’ employer, CBD Kratom, agreed to remain neutral as the union conducted its election. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-10/eastern-missouri-kratom-workers-unionize Rebecca Rivas