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You’ve always wanted to speak at MJBizCon? Now’s your chance

MJBiz is looking for movers and shakers in the cannabis industry to share their knowledge as speakers at…

News April 16
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‘No reason’ for DEA to delay marijuana rescheduling, FDA chief says

There’s “no reason” for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to delay its long-awaited decision on moving marijuana from…

News April 12
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Texas at center of hemp-derived cannabinoid market

Industry stakeholders looking for how federal regulation for hemp-derived cannabinoids could unfold might find a crystal ball in…

News April 10
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Most smokable hemp has more THC than is legal, study says

An analysis of smokable hemp products found that 93% of tested samples contain more than 0.3% THC, which…

News April 8
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Iowa to restrict hemp-derived cannabis products

Iowa will restrict hemp-derived cannabis products and expand its medical marijuana program under a bill headed to the…

News April 5
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Hemp-derived THC producers wary of how US Farm Bill could change market

U.S. lawmakers might address intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in the new Farm Bill, which could adversely affect a budding…

News April 3
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Georgia hemp bill imposing age limits on CBD, delta-8 THC goes to governor

Georgia is set to prohibit sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to anyone younger than 21, including goods containing…

News April 2
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Colorado marijuana growers can access more diverse genetics

Colorado’s marijuana cultivators now have freedom to procure genetics from a wider variety of sources.

News March 28
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Canadian cannabis producer Organigram enters US, plans CA$25 million raise

Organigram Holdings has dipped into its strategic investment pool to pick up a minority stake in Roxboro, North…

News March 27
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USDA approves genetically modified hemp strain that’s THC- and CBD-free

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a genetically modified hemp strain without THC or CBD that could…

News March 26
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