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Legal & Compliance

Can you plant hemp in the USA?

Yes. The 2018 Farm Bill made growing industrial hemp federally legal, as long as the plant tests at or below 0.3 percent...

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Hemp Seeds

What is the best way to store hemp seeds?

Store hemp seeds cool, dark, dry, and well sealed. Whole hemp seeds (hemp grain) keep for a year or more in a...

Beginner
Health & Wellness

Does hemp oil help with menopause symptoms?

Hemp oil may ease some menopause-related complaints like sleep trouble and anxiety, but direct clinical evidence is limited and indirect. Most research...

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Testing & Quality

Does hemp show up in drug testing?

Hemp itself is not screened for, but hemp products can trigger a positive drug test. Standard urine tests detect THC-COOH, the metabolite...

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Consumption & Usage

What does hemp do to a person?

What hemp does depends on the form. Hemp seeds act as food, supplying complete protein, fiber, and omega fatty acids. Hemp-derived CBD...

Beginner
Health & Wellness

Are hemp seeds ok for gastritis?

Hemp seeds are generally well-tolerated and may actually benefit people with gastritis. Their omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, and their soft...

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Industrial Hemp

What are the pros and cons of hemp?

Hemp's advantages include exceptional nutritional density (complete protein, a favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio), a broad industrial footprint (fiber, hempcrete, bioplastics), and...

Beginner
Health & Wellness

What does hemp do for your body?

Hemp affects the body differently depending on the product. Hemp seeds supply complete protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a near-optimal...

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Testing & Quality

What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA)?