Day: April 17, 2020

What is Hemp?

Hemp is one of the most eco-friendly, useful plants ever known. This quick-growing, easily-cultivated plant has the power of plastics without trashing our oceans. It sequesters carbon much like a forest but produces a more sustainable paper. Oh yeah, it can also lead us to healthier lives and is now being researched for its medicinal …

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Legislative Bill Would Remove CBD from the List of Controlled Substances in Nebraska

A new bill, introduced by State Senator Justin Wayne, looks to decriminalize the sale and use of cannabidiol (CBD). Introduced on January 23, 2019, LB 659 would remove cannabidiol from the state’s list of controlled substances. Currently, CBD is classified under the marijuana definition. The change in classification would provide clarity to a very blurry …

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Nebraska Agriculture Committee Hearing on Adopt the Nebraska Hemp Act

The Adopt the Nebraska Hemp Act (LB657) was introduced on Jan 23, 2019 by Senator Just Wayne of Omaha. This bill aims to align Nebraska’s definition of hemp with the federal government. It also will provide regulations for growing, harvesting, processing, storage and selling of hemp. Two days after being introduced, LB 657 was referred to …

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