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Illinois lawmakers, marijuana trade group push to ban intoxicating hemp products

Illinois lawmakers and a trade group representing state licensed marijuana companies are calling for a ban on intoxicating…

News April 19
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Hemp industry sees rising yields, prices after years of sharp declines, USDA says

After years of wild fluctuations for domestic hemp growers, prices and acreage in many states are stable or…

News April 19
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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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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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