Illinois

Illinois Hit 1.5 Billion Worth of Cannabis Sales in 2022

Adult-use cannabis sales in the small state of Illinois have hit a new record high after marking an increase of…

2 years ago

Hemp farming in the United States gains momentum

In December 2018, the federal agrarian law removed a ban that classifies hemp as a controlled substance equivalent to heroin.…

5 years ago

Is the United States a threat to Canada’s cannabis industry?

Greg Engel, Director General of Organigram (OGI), fears competition from the United States cannabis industry. However, in the United States,…

5 years ago

Illinois Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Rules for Hemp

The U.S. industrial hemp sector is almost in full swing. While farmers and growers are readying their lands to accommodate…

6 years ago

Significant Increase of Hemp Applications at the Start of the Year

While Canada maintains leadership in marijuana, the US is well on its way to becoming the top producer of hemp.…

6 years ago

Illinois to legalize industrial hemp as a sustainable crop

In August, Governor Bruce Rauner of Illinois signed a law that allows farmers to grow industrial hemp, per Agri News.…

6 years ago