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Looming hemp THC ban forces US farmers to guess and gamble

The uncertainty is rippling through the entire hemp ecosystem – from biomass producers to extractors, manufacturers and distributors.

News March 16
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Hiding in the federal hemp crackdown is a hyperlocal opportunity

The looming federal hemp THC ban spells trouble for the $28 billion industry - but creates a hyperlocal…

March 13
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Cannabis vapes now outselling flower in California – thanks to Gen Z

The turnaround in the country's largest cannabis market is attributed to Gen Z, the first generation to prefer…

News March 9
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Oregon cannabis industry defeats edibles THC cap

Senate Bill 1548 sought to mandate individual wrapping for each piece of THC-infused edibles and cap the potency…

News March 6
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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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New York recalls cannabis products over unreliable lab results

Keystone State Testing falsely reported product lots as passing tests for the mold Aspergillus when they did not…

News March 2
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New Trump tariffs create more chaos for cannabis operators

From vape hardware to packaging, cannabis operators face challenges under a layered tariff system that's evolving under U.S.…

News March 2
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US cannabis operators eye ‘structuring’ European market opportunity

With widespread medical cannabis access in France looming, US and Canadian operators big and small are quietly establishing…

News February 26
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California cannabis sales dip below $4 billion amid tax turmoil

California’s marijuana unit sales declined to 208.7 million last year, down slightly from the 210.4 million units sold…

News February 26
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