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USDA Ultimatum: Hemp Or Marijuana The hemp industry is undergoing significant transformations, confronting both regulatory inconsistencies and debates over genetically modified crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently mandated that farmers must choose between growing hemp or its...

In the ever-evolving world of cannabis products, innovation is the name of the game for those in search of health and wellness solutions. From organic CBD sleep gummies to premium cannabis extracts and GMP-certified medical marijuana offerings, these newcomers epitomize the dynamism propelling...

CBD company Cornbread Hemp has acquired its manufacturing partner to achieve full vertical integration. This strategic acquisition enables the Kentucky-based company to lower prices while maintaining high standards for its full-spectrum CBD products. According to a press release...

Leafly Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFLY) annual Cannabis Harvest Report reveals that in some states, cannabis is consistently one of the highest-value crops in the field, though the federal government and some state and local governments do not track weed harvest...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this September bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's scroll through the latest regulatory changes in the space. New York Cracks Down On Illicit Shops Selling Potent Marijuana Munchies...

A pathogen called HLVd, or hop-latent viroid, is contaminating cannabis crops across the country, threatening to wreak billions of dollars in losses just as legal marijuana is taking off, warned the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, highlighting a frightening fact...

LegitScript, renowned in e-commerce and payment sector certification and monitoring, has formed a partnership with Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) to provide certification for specific topical, non-ingestible CBD products and corresponding marketing websites. This collaboration grants...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a significant step to recognize the value of hemp by renaming a trade advisory committee to prominently feature the plant among specialty crops, indicating a growing recognition of its value as a unique commodity. The USDA has appointed hemp...

Everyone knows that raising kids is expensive. Most parents don’t stop to think about how much kids cost until they’re in the thick of parenthood. If you’re thinking of having kids, or you already have one and are considering more, you probably have some financial...

Hempseed cake, a byproduct of hempseed oil production, could be a sustainable alternative feed source for cattle, according to a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). About The Study: Based on 111-day trials with groups of heifers, the study, which was recently published in...

During the annual workshop of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, in California, Brian Foss, director of planning, said the county is looking into changes to cannabis regulation, from zoning to droning, the authorities are looking into efficient policies, reported local media. But there's...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently granted $5 million to support the development of the hemp industry in Tennessee. Tennessee State University (TSU), the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee (HAT), the University of Tennessee (UT) and the Tennessee Agriculture department...

After years of struggling with regulations on marijuana-based products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is signaling that it has found a way to approach the issue. The research on whether legal cannabis is safe in food or supplements is already underway, reported the Wall Street Journal...

Leafly Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFLY) has issued its second annual Cannabis Harvest Report, which reveals that in some states, cannabis is consistently one of the highest-value crops in the field, though the federal government - even some state and local governments - do not track...

European hemp cultivation has substantially increased over the last several years, making room for many interested U.S. stakeholders to join the burgeoning market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) addressed the hemp industry boom in the EU in its recent report “European Union: Market...