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California Officials Take Aim at Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
Joining close to 30 other states targeting the hemp market, California is by far the largest jurisdiction to go after the legal sale of...
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Apr 29, 20244 min read
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Federal Judge Orders Oral Arguments in Case Challenging Federal Prohibition of Cannabis
The case, brought by multiple marijuana companies, centers on the plaintiffs’ efforts to shield in-state cannabis commerce activity from...
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Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Advocates Seek Legislation Allowing Growers to Begin Cultivating Plants Ahead of 2025 Market Launch
Stakeholders worry if farmers aren't allowed to begin growing cannabis plants soon, the anticipated launch next Spring could be a...
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Apr 25, 20244 min read
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Missouri Attorney General Opens Investigation into Products Containing Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
The 'Show Me State' is the latest example of just how convoluted and confusing the witch hunt to eradicate hemp-derived intoxicants...
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Apr 24, 20245 min read
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Will South Carolina Ever Pass a Medical Marijuana Bill?
As one of only a handful of states that does not have any form of medicinal cannabis, the Palmetto State is once again attempting to...
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Apr 23, 20244 min read
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Ohio Hemp Producer Signs Deal to Cultivate Hemp Fiber for Michigan Bioplastic Manufacturer
With the growing uncertainty surrounding major hemp byproducts like CBD, many growers are pivoting to supply their crop yields to other...
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Apr 22, 20245 min read
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Minnesota House Committee Approves Measure Designed to Speed Up Recreational Cannabis Market Rollout
The new bill should help state cannabis officials and prospective businesses meet the Spring 2025 deadline for launching the regulated...
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Apr 19, 20244 min read
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Hemp Market Experienced Substantial Growth in 2023 Following Years of Decline
A new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows a significant increase in the value of industrial hemp in 2023. Since the...
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Apr 18, 20244 min read
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Florida Cannabis Legalization Ballot Initiative May Not Have Enough Support to Pass this November
With the state Supreme Court's recent ruling that the ballot reform measure can appear on the election ballot this year, there is serious...
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Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Mississippi and Illinois to Place Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives Under Regulated Marijuana Programs
The two states are the latest to join a growing group determined to limit the proliferation of the much-maligned hemp-derived compounds....
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Apr 16, 20244 min read
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New FDA Commissioner Offers His Take on Rescheduling Cannabis and CBD’s Safety
During a highly anticipated Congressional hearing last week, the new agency chief provided eye-opening testimony on the future of...
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Apr 15, 20244 min read
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New Report Reveals the Big Cannabis Companies Funding Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative
With the state's Supreme Court recently clearing the way for a 2024 ballot initiative that would legalize recreational cannabis, records...
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Apr 12, 20244 min read
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U.K. Officials Approve New Rules for Hemp Cultivation Easing the Process for Prospective Farmers
The new guidelines, which go into effect for the 2025 cultivation season, will help current growers and encourage new investment in the...
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Apr 11, 20244 min read
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Texas Is Leading the Way for the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Market
As more and more states levy harsh restrictions and bans on the much-maligned intoxicating hemp derivative (IHD) market, Texas is taking...
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Apr 10, 20244 min read
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An Astonishing Amount of Smokable Hemp Contains More THC Than Allowed by Federal Law Report Finds
The new study reveals an alarming percentage of hemp flower products with THC levels far above the legal limit set forth by the 2018 Farm...
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Apr 9, 20243 min read
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New UK Housing Development to Feature Hemp as a Foundational Pillar Providing Sustainability and Affordability
The project developers hope the pilot program can serve as a template for the future of eco-friendly, community-based living in Britain...
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Apr 8, 20243 min read
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Iowa and Georgia Expected to Join the Ranks of States Enacting Restrictions Against CBD and Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
With both state legislatures approving bills in the past few weeks, their respective Republican governors are expected to sign the...
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Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Could the Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Market Save the Battered and Beleaguered Hemp Industry?
As demand for the popular alternative to alcohol continues to soar, many market insiders worry the next Farm Bill could crush the...
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Apr 4, 20245 min read
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Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Launches His Own Cannabis Brand
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, the ex-Navy Seal and professional wrestler announced the new venture in a promotional video last week. Only...
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Apr 3, 20244 min read
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Florida Supreme Court to Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Initiative to Appear on This Year’s Ballot
The state's highest court ruled that the industry-funded ballot proposal met all the constitutional requirements for voters to decide the...
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Apr 2, 20244 min read
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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Legalizing Cannabis Sales in the State
Three years after the state legislature passed a measure legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana, consumers still have no...
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Apr 1, 20246 min read
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New Survey Reveals 90% of Americans Approve of Cannabis Legalization
With support for legalizing marijuana at an all-time high, it may be time for even the most ardent opponents to rethink their position....
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Mar 29, 20244 min read
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Minnesota Lawmakers Lay Out Their Plan to ‘Modify’ the State’s Recreational Cannabis Legalization Statute
As the projected launch date for the adult-use market nears, political leaders, state regulators, and the governor's office continue to...
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Mar 28, 20245 min read
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New Genetically Modified Hemp Strain Free of THC and CBD Receives USDA Approval
The new variant, developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, guarantees compliance with federal threshold levels and provides...
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Mar 27, 20242 min read
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