Minnesota hemp industry breathes sign of relief on CBD

Minnesota hemp industry breathes sign of relief on CBD

But the future of delta-8 THC remains unknown.Hemp retailers, farmers, and processors in Minnesota got some much-needed reassurance on CBD regulations this week.The state’s Board of Pharmacy confir...
Virginia Hemp Coalition fights ‘well-intentioned’ bill that could ban CBD

Virginia Hemp Coalition fights ‘well-intentioned’ bill that could ban CBD

The Virginia Hemp Coalition and US Hemp Roundtable made a last-ditch effort this week to stop a Virginia bill from becoming law.If passed, the legislation could result in a ban that extends to non-...
Indiana lawmakers propose studying delta-8 THC before considering ban

Indiana lawmakers propose studying delta-8 THC before considering ban

Indiana lawmakers disagree about whether to put an end to sales of hemp-derived THC. As they work it out, House legislators proposed tasking a committee with the study of delta-8 THC.As a bill to b...
In spending package, Congress calls on FDA to regulate CBD

In spending package, Congress calls on FDA to regulate CBD

Federal lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prioritize regulation of CBD and other cannabis-derived substances, reports Hemp Grower.Last week, when Congress authorized...
Two Oregon counties pause hemp licensing by declaring state of emergency

Two Oregon counties pause hemp licensing by declaring state of emergency

In response to farmers growing THC-rich cannabis under the guise of licensed hemp operations, two counties in Oregon declared a state of emergency over cannabis earlier this week. This will lead to...
Georgia vape shops were ordered to pull delta-8 and 10 THC. Now they're suing.

Georgia vape shops were ordered to pull delta-8 and 10 THC. Now they're suing.

Two Georgia vape shops that stopped selling hemp-derived THC to avoid law enforcement raids are now suing the State of Georgia and a county district attorney.Both shops pulled products containing d...
The USDA surveyed hemp growers across America. Here’s what they found.

The USDA surveyed hemp growers across America. Here’s what they found.

In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released results of a hemp farming survey, done in late 2021.They looked at how much hemp was planted and harvested, and whether it was for grain, fl...
Virginia lawmakers' move to regulate delta-8 could result in a year-plus ban

Virginia lawmakers' move to regulate delta-8 could result in a year-plus ban

A bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly would bar sales of delta-8 THC until recreational cannabis sales are legal. That could be a year and a half or longer.As in many states, Virginia...
Former President Bill Clinton shares support for CBD, notes need for regulations

Former President Bill Clinton shares support for CBD, notes need for regulations

Speaking at a recent wellness conference, Former President Bill Clinton voiced support for exploring CBD’s potential in relieving pain management. He also spoke to the need for federal testing regu...