Global Hemp News

Board votes to back industrial hemp growth - October 21, 2004

The DeKalb County Board voted Wednesday to support the growing of industrial hemp -- a distant cousin of marijuana -- for research purposes that could one day allow farmers to cultivate the crop on a more widespread basis.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/board-votes-to-back.php

Daimler-Chrysler to use Philippine abaca - October 20, 2004

Automaker Daimler-Chrysler has approved the use of Philippine abaca for the exterior lining of its class A cars, which include the Plymouth and the Mercedes-Benz, Daimler-Chrysler consultant Dr. Werner Muhlbauer told the Inquirer Tuesday.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/daimler-chrysler-to-use.php

Board asks state for legalized hemp - October 20, 2004

A Wednesday decision by the DeKalb County Board could make it easier for DeKalb farmers to grow industrial hemp.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/board-asks-state.php

Hemp business reaps healthy results - October 19, 2004

In just five years, Mike Fata, 28, and his two partners at Manitoba Harvest(TM) Hemp Foods & Oils have built a healthy business from the ground up, literally. What started as a seed of an idea and $50,000 in sales the first year, has bloomed into an industry leader with annual sales in excess of $1 million and a consistent growth of 50% annually.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-business-reaps-healthy.php

Eco-Effective Clothing - October 18, 2004

Earth Speaks combines pure fashion with a strong commitment to the environment and fair labor practices. The entire line is produced in China in sweatshop-free facilities.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/eco-effective-clothing.php

Santa Barbara Hemp Festival - October 18, 2004

The Santa Barbara Hemp Company and HEMPWISE of Isla Vista are pleased to announce that the Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Hemp Festival will be taking place at the end of this month, on Saturday October 30th, from 10am until 5pm.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/santa-barbara-hemp-festival.php

Our Opinion: Industrial hemp won't go to pot - October 18, 2004

Although politicos have every right to be concerned about the legalization of growing industrial hemp, they, like many people, shouldn't become dazed about the actual use of the crop.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/industrial-hemp-wont-go.php

Hemp industry may blossom - October 17, 2004

Though hemp advocates are cheering the end of the ban, they bemoan the fact that the hemp-products industry in the United States has fallen far behind Canada and the European Union. Casady sees great days ahead for hemp retailers.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/hemp-industry-may-blossom.php

DEA surrender in the battle against hemp food products - October 15, 2004

Three years after the Bush administration tried to ban food products made with hemp, the government surrendered that front in the war on drugs, attorneys for the hemp industry said.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/dea-surrender-in-the-battle.php

Supplier claims potential for natural fibres in dashboard mouldings - October 14, 2004

The German automotive interiors components supplier Draxlmaier has expressed interest in expanding the use of bio-plastics beyond their current automotive applications, mainly in inconspicuous door and roof linings.
http://www.globalhemp.com/News/2004/October/supplier-claims-potential.php