Cannabis & Hemp Information

Throughout Hemp History Week this week, we’ve shared information about the long global history of hemp, why cannabis was made illegal, and how hemp compares to commonly used goods today like tree paper and cotton. Now, we’re going to take a deep dive into the current legal status of cannabis throughout all 50 states. Back in the 1700s in America, cannabis was the hottest...

There’s no such thing as an overnight success in the marketing world. Every trendy product, brand, or idea comes from years of growth and formation, even if it’s happened undercover. CBD is no different. In the past several years, particularly in 2018, the CBD industry experienced massive growth in what seemed to be no time at all. Yet, the industry has actually been quietly...

From 2012 to 2018, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical consumption, with D.C. and 10 of those states also allowing for recreational use. Hemp was also made legal at the federal level in 2018 with the passage of the U.S. Farm Bill. This rapid shift in policy has many people wondering: why was cannabis illegal in the first...

While the specific locations of the growing operations may be covert, it’s no secret that illicit cannabis grow operations are peppered throughout the great American landscape - including within our national forests. Thankfully, largely in part to the rise of legal cannabis, that’s starting to change. However, it isn’t changing all that quickly. As recently as last year, experts still estimated that legal sales...

Continuing Bluebird’s examination of the booming hemp industry as part of Hemp History Week, let’s dive into yet another way that this wonderfully versatile crop is poised to challenge the status quo and usher in a new age of agriculture. Today, we’re going to look specifically at the differences between hemp vs. cotton as agricultural crops. Join Bluebird as we examine the strengths and...

What is regenerative agriculture? This term has been buzzing around the sustainability sphere in recent years in the same way our honey bees buzz around their favorite flowers. In essence, regenerative agriculture is the collection of farming practices designed to improve soil health and reduce carbon emissions. And it’s not only making a positive impact on the planet, but also on the bottom line...