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Michigan governor moves to regulate delta-8 THC products

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a legislation package that will regulate hemp-derived delta-8 THC.

News July 14
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Mexico ruling opens new opportunities in looming marijuana giant

Mexico’s watershed court decision to authorize recreational marijuana even before regulations for the market have been settled gives…

News July 8
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Patagonia is working to bring the hemp fiber industry back to the United States

Fiber is a hot topic among hemp producers looking for new markets—especially since prices have bottomed out for hemp…

News July 1
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State lawmakers weigh options as hemp-derived delta-8 THC disrupts marijuana market

Sales and demand for runaway market hit delta-8 THC took regulators by surprise over the past year, so…

News June 30
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Hexo pledges carbon-neutral cannabis, challenges others to follow suit

Sustainability is the next frontier that the cannabis industry needs to conquer, according to a Canadian CEO whose…

News June 21
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How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean

Organic marijuana and hemp products can fetch two and three times more than conventional cannabis, but the path…

News June 10
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NFL to spend $1 million researching medical cannabis pain management

The National Football League’s pain management committee and the NFL Players Association said they will provide $1 million…

News June 9
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Washington state marijuana growers fear hemp-derived THC could put them out of business

Washington state marijuana growers are concerned that, without a change to state laws, their businesses could be severely…

News June 9
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How playing in the carbon markets can benefit cannabis producers

Carbon is a hot commodity – literally. And it’s become the biggest buzzword in agriculture in recent months,…

News June 3
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Cannabis retailers ease COVID-19 restrictions, but many require masks, other steps

As the U.S. eases out of the coronavirus pandemic, marijuana, CBD and hemp retailers are slowly adjusting their…

News June 1
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