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GOP Congressional Committee Tries To Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Louisiana Gov. Drops Jail For Weed Paraphernalia, Hawai'i Gov's Expungement
USDA Invests $10M In Hemp Research, Tribal Lands And Biden's Hemp Biotech Initiative
Is Eco-Friendly Hemp Farming Profitable? This Company Proves It Is And Now Leads A Revolution In Cannabis Cultivation
USDA Invests $10M In Hemp Research, Tribal Lands And Biden's Hemp Biotech Initiative
Is Eco-Friendly Hemp Farming Profitable? This Company Proves It Is And Now Leads A Revolution In Cannabis Cultivation
Congressional Report Sheds Light On Hemp's Impact And Future Prospects Amid Farm Bill Renewal Talks
Hemp Industry Turmoil: Navigating USDA Regulatory Conflicts And Genetics Manipulation Debate

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How Much Cannabis Does America Really Grow And How It Compares To Other Big Crops: Answer Might Surprise You
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 ha
Weed Munchies Under Fire In NY, Marijuana Law In MD In Not Perfect & More Cannabis Reg Updates
As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Billion-Dollar Threat To Cannabis Industry: A Pathogen That Decreases Weed Potency Could Quickly Wipe Out Revenue
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 fri
Meta Teams Up With LegitScript To Certify CBD Products & Websites, Opening New Advertising Avenues
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 correspon
USDA's Bold Move: Elevating Hemp's Status As A 'Specialty Crop' What Does It Mean?
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 Financials Of Motherhood: What Do Kids Really Cost?
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.
Revolutionizing Cattle Feed? Hempseed Cake Is A Promising Alternative: USDA Study
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).
Cannabis Farmers Markets In CA, Legalization In MN, USDA's Hemp Report, TX's Outdated Program And More
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,
USDA Grants $5M To Tennessee 's Hemp Industry, Focus On Climate-Smart Fiber & Underserved Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently granted $5 million to support the development of the hemp industry in Tennessee.
FDA Considers Regulating CBD In Foods & Supplements, Plans To Study Pregnancy And Daily Use
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.
Cannabis, The Country's 6th Most Valuable Crop The USDA Totally Ignores, New Leafly Harvest Report
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 t
US Hemp Producers Welcome In EU Under Certain Conditions, USDA Looks Into Growing Market
European hemp cultivation has substantially increased over the last several years, making room for many interested U.S. stakeholders to join the burgeoning market.
Indigenous-Owned Company Canndigenous Awarded USDA Grant To Develop Climate-Friendly Hemp
Wisconsin-based hemp company Canndigenous, in partnership with Iconoclast Industries and several universities and business partners, received $15 million from the “Industrial Hemp for Fiber and Grain” project by the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program.
Why Magic Mushrooms Are Emerging As Major Part Of Public Discourse: The Legal Situation
(Part one of a four-part series) In recent years, evidence supporting the use of psychedelics for the treatment of unmet mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, addictions and anxiety has done nothing but grow.
Senate Marijuana & Psychedelics Reforms: Appropriations Committee Chair Patrick Leahy Marks 12 Bills For FY 2023
Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) recently released a set of spending bills and related reports for the fiscal year 2023, including a number of drug policy sections that potentially overlap
Congress Urges USDA & FDA To Resolve 'Hot' Hemp Difficulties, Addresses CBD Advertising, Veterans & Cannabis Research, Psychedelics
Congressional lawmakers updated several spending bills and reports dealing with important issues in the cannabis and hemp industries. New documents published by the House Appropriations Committee address hemp manu
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Directs FDA To Regulate CBD And Study Products On The Market
Under Sec. 741 of Division A(p.120), the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has requested for the U.S.
The US Lost 1.3 Million Acres Of Farmland In 2021 - Here's Why It Matters
The latest Farm and Land in Farms report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows the US lost 1.3 million acres of farmland in 2021. The total land in farms decreased from 896,600,000 acres in 2020 to 895,300,000 acres in 2021.
USDA Announces Intent To Conduct A National Hemp Survey In Partnership With The University Of Kentucky
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Bipartisan Bill Urges FDA To Regulate Hemp-Derived CBD Foods, USDA Amends Hemp Insurance Coverage
Ever since hemp and its derivatives were declared federally legal under the 2019 Farm Bill, the industry has been waiting for clear rules and regulations with regard to food and beverages infused with hemp-derived CBD.
USDA Will Invest $20 Million In Research On Sustainable Hemp Agriculture
Tom Vilsack, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, announced that the agency would invest more than $146 million in sustainable agricultural research projects, of which $20 million will be earmarked for hemp projects
Will China's Appetite For Corn And Soybeans Ever End?
China’s accelerating imports of American corn and soybeans in 2020 have continued this year. Understanding whether this marks a long-term shift requires not just a review of demand drivers, the geopolitics straddling Sino-U.S. trade relations and food security, but also innovation in food technology.
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USDA Shares Forecasts For Grain And Farm Exports
U.S. grain volumes have been a bright spot for the railroads, with higher volumes reflecting export demand. Indeed, grain carloads were up 23.2% year-to-date to 509,364 as of last Saturday, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).