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Marijuana or hemp? Manufacturers snagged by Farm Bill confusion

Cannabis entrepreneurs say they’re facing jail time and hefty legal fees because of the plant’s complicated biology, with the vaunted 2018 Farm…

News February 6
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Canadian marijuana firm Canopy pledges to enter US market with Farm Bill passage

Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth announced it will make forays into the U.S. market after the United States…

News December 21
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FDA maintains ban on CBD in food, but promises further review

While the President’s signature on the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and its derivatives, how those derivatives are…

News December 21
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Chart: 2018 Farm Bill addresses major pain points for hemp industry

Several major hurdles undermining hemp cultivators’ ability to run successful, profitable businesses are set to crumble once President…

News December 17
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Key UN summit could lead to international rescheduling of cannabis

A crucial milestone for the global industry could be achieved this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO)…

News December 6
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Iowa medical CBD sales set to begin Saturday under cloud of confusion

Iowa's five CBD dispensaries open for business Saturday to serve roughly 1,000 patients in one of the nation's…

News November 30
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Marijuana firm MariMed invests $30M in hemp-derived CBD producer

Massachusetts-based MariMed, a multistate cannabis operator, is entering the hemp-derived CBD business with a $30 million investment in…

News November 13
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Chart: The days of CBD-only stores may be numbered

While hemp and marijuana may be close relatives, most hemp-derived CBD retailers don’t sell the products alongside medical…

News October 15
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Walmart explores selling CBD in Canada

The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, is considering selling CBD products in Canada, a development that comes just days…

News October 11
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Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis investor demand shifts from Canada to US

Canadian investors are turning their attention to the U.S., as multistate operators continue to build their infrastructure.

News October 10
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