How Hemp Fibre Is Produced - Hemp Gazette
WEBFibre from the industrial hemp plant is one of nature’s wonders – it’s used in everything from stuffing furnishings to high quality textiles.. Image: Natrij – Public Domain The image above shows a hemp stem. The outer material contains the prized bast fibers and the inner is the hurd, which is made up of short fibers.
What Is Industrial Hemp? Description And Uses - Hemp Gazette
WEBDescription And Uses. Industrial hemp is an incredibly useful plant, one said to have literally tens of thousands of applications. Industrial hemp and marijuana are both types of cannabis that are very closely related, but there are some major differences between the plants and how they are generally grown. Industrial hemp farmers tend to aim ...
Georgia’s Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Crackdown Nears - Hemp …
WEBGeorgia’s Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Crackdown Nears. By Terry Lassitenaz. April 4, 2024. A bill tightening up the availability and nature of hemp derived cannabinoid products in Georgia has made its way to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. Back in 2019, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 324 into law that set the wheels in motion ...
Industrial Hemp's Energy Potential - Biofuels - Hemp Gazette
WEBIndustrial Hemp As A Solid Fuel. A 2011 study found the adjusted biomass energy yield of hemp was 120% higher than that of wheat straw in terms of solid fuels. One of the solid biofuels that can be produced are hemp pellets, which are made from the shiv or hurd – the woody core of the plant.
USDA 2023 National Hemp Report Released - Hemp Gazette
WEBApril 19, 2024. Total hemp production value in the USA saw an increase in 2023, up 18% from 2022 according to the USDA’s latest National Hemp Report. Released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the report indicates the value of hemp production in the open and under protection for the USA totaled $291 million in 2023.
Just Biofiber's Hemp Block Building System - Hemp Gazette
WEBThe block for commercial applications is a bit heavier at 32.5Lbs (14.7kg). Holding together the blocks is a flax-lime mortar and glue. Once a wall is assembled, the interlocking caps on the top row are cut off, and a top strip is affixed with bolts. Among Just BioFiber Block benefits: High insulation value. Breathable. Insect and mold resistance.
The Big List Of Cannabis Cannabinoids - Hemp Gazette
WEBThe Big List Of Cannabis Cannabinoids. Much of the information we provide on Hemp Gazette is in relation to the two best-known and probably most researched cannabinoids – cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). But there’s so much more – cannabis has a very complex cannabinoid profile.
Industrial hemp as a building material
WEBHempcrete. Hempcrete is a simple mixture of industrial hemp hurds (shivs), a lime-based binder and water. Hemp hurd/shiv is the inner core of the plant’s stem. The hurd is chopped to lengths of around 6 – 25mm for use in hempcrete. It has a high silica content, enabling good binding properties with lime. The mix ratio varies application to ...
Hemp For Victory – 80 Years On
WEBA wartime propaganda film urging US farmers to grow hemp is eighty years old this year. Hemp for Victory was released by the US Government back in 1942 at a time when draconian laws on hemp cultivation were briefly eased so the crop could be grown for fiber for the war effort, which was in short supply. Hemp had previously been an important crop in the USA in the 18th, 19th and into the 20th ...
HempFlax Acquires Hemp Insulation Company - Hemp Gazette
WEBEurope’s largest independent grower and processor of industrial hemp has announced the acquisition of a manufacturer of natural fibre insulation materials. HempFlax International Ltd says it is launching a building supplies division after acquiring German company Thermo Natur GmbH & Co. KG. HempFlax states acquiring Thermo-Natur’s existing ...
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