Federal Judge Rejects Attempt to Block Virginia’s New Law Restricting Hemp-Derived Products

Federal Judge Rejects Attempt to Block Virginia’s New Law Restricting Hemp-Derived Products

The ruling means hemp businesses in the state will continue to lose millions until a lawsuit challenging the statute is settled in court.The ongoing battle in Virginia over the legal status of hemp...
MN Cannabis Regulators Seek Public Input for Rules to Govern Recently Legalized Recreational Market

MN Cannabis Regulators Seek Public Input for Rules to Govern Recently Legalized Recreational Market

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will use the feedback to craft guidelines for monitoring Minnesota’s adult-use marijuana industry.As October comes to a close, officials in Minnesota...
Cornell Researchers Look to Develop Hemp Varieties Better Suited to U.S. Latitudes

Cornell Researchers Look to Develop Hemp Varieties Better Suited to U.S. Latitudes

With the help of a $2 million grant, scientists are hoping to produce hemp varietals that can improve yields at lower latitudes in America.Once an illegal plant that could end up resulting in signi...
Key Senator Says New Farm Bill May Not Pass Until 2024

Key Senator Says New Farm Bill May Not Pass Until 2024

Delays brought on by a search for the next Speaker of the House and a looming government shutdown could push approval of the vital spending measure to next year.With a little under seventy days lef...
Federal Legalization of Cannabis Could Severely Threaten State Markets Without Certain Protections

Federal Legalization of Cannabis Could Severely Threaten State Markets Without Certain Protections

A new report finds that small marijuana businesses and state-specific social equity programs could be put at risk by a rush to legalize cannabis at the federal level.With the recent recommendation ...
A Majority of Ohio Lawmakers Believe the Ballot Initiative to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Will Pass

A Majority of Ohio Lawmakers Believe the Ballot Initiative to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Will Pass

A new survey finds that most legislators from both parties think the reform measure will be approved by voters this coming Election Day.The contentious and polarizing battle over marijuana legaliza...
Scientists Discover New Compounds That Give Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Aroma

Scientists Discover New Compounds That Give Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Aroma

Debunking the idea that terpenes alone provide cannabis variations with their unique odor profile, researchers have found previously unknown elements responsible for marijuana’s distinct smell.Thro...
Mass Confusion and Turmoil Confront Missouri Cannabis Companies Amid Product Recall Concerns

Mass Confusion and Turmoil Confront Missouri Cannabis Companies Amid Product Recall Concerns

The state's billion-dollar marijuana market experienced a rollercoaster ride of emotions last week as health officials oscillated wildly on the status of thousands of recalled products.It has been ...
A New Publicly Funded Cannabis Facility is Raising Concerns in MN Recreational Market

A New Publicly Funded Cannabis Facility is Raising Concerns in MN Recreational Market

The project is drawing heavy criticism from industry stakeholders who view the state's decision as a betrayal of the social equity and small business commitments promised under the initial bill.The...