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CBD bonanza or hemp THC ban? This major hemp company is preparing for both.

2026 is the year CBD companies could realize revenue from federal health insurance - or go out of…

March 5
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No hemp THC ban relief in House Farm Bill, but farmers beware

Congress advanced a new Farm Bill that punishes misbehaving hemp farmers and offers no relief from a looming…

March 5
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Trump Justice Department files federal charges against Kansas hemp THC operator

Justin Lane, owner of Wichita-based High Hopes ICT – which billed itself as the first dispensary in the…

March 4
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Texas lawmakers signal shift from hemp THC ban to regulation in 2027

The focus for the 2027 legislative session will likely be on establishing a clear regulatory framework instead of…

News February 3
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Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events

The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and…

News January 27
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Does federal marijuana rescheduling only apply to medical cannabis?

President Donald Trump only talked about medical cannabis in his Dec. 18 executive order directing marijuana be rescheduled.…

News January 23
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Bipartisan proposal could fulfill President Trump’s promise for CBD Medicare coverage

Federal hemp regulations would come from the FDA for the first time under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday.

News January 23
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Ohio moves to restrict hemp THC and criminalize out-of-state marijuana

Ohio responded to the national ban on hemp THC by outlawing drinks after the end of 2026 and…

News December 10
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf to exit hemp THC market ahead of federal ban

Curaleaf Holdings will exit the hemp THC sector ahead of next year's federal ban, chairman and CEO Boris…

News December 10
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Marijuana flower power at the heart of industry success – and other MJBizCon takeaways

Here are five major takeaways from MJBizCon 2025 as heard by our editorial team.

News December 8
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