Steven Gothrinet has been part of the Hemp Gazette in-house reporting team since 2015. Steven's broad interest in cannabis was initially fueled by the realisation of industrial hemp's versatility across multiple sectors.

Steven Gothrinet has been part of the Hemp Gazette in-house reporting team since 2015. Steven's broad interest in cannabis was initially fueled by the realisation of industrial hemp's versatility across multiple sectors.

In Australia, a submission to the Select Committee on PFAS has extolled the virtues of hemp for cleaning up these persistent contaminants. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of more than 14,000 synthetic chemical compounds found nowhere else in nature that are resistant to degradation. These substances, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have been widely used in ...

While hemp is cultivated widely in the USA these days, the country still imports a significant quantity of hemp- derived products. The USDA AMS’s National Weekly Hemp Report contains among other information the total import volumes and values of all hemp commodities entering the U.S. for both the current week and for the year to date.

Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.

Gillian Jalimnson is one of Hemp Gazette's staff writers and has been with us since we kicked off in 2015. Gillian sees massive potential for cannabis in areas of health, energy, building and personal care products and is intrigued by the potential for cannabidiol (CBD) as an alternative to conventional treatments.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has given his backing to proposed legislation regulating the intoxicating hemp industry in his state. Like many other states, Illinois has been grappling with the proliferation of hemp-derived THC, such as products containing Delta-8.

5 days ago · While a new survey indicates the majority of Texans want to see marijuana legalized for medical and recreational purposes, the proportion appears to have dropped. A Hobby School of Public Affairs survey of adult Texans was conducted between January 13-20, 2025 with 1,200 participants. It asked a ...

New rules scheduled to go into effect in Tennessee today regarding hemp have been put on hold after a temporary injunction. On September 27, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) filed permanent rules for hemp producers and retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, which were to come into effect on December 26, 2024.

Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.