On July 16, 2026, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing federal funding for hemp research programs. The measure would allocate additional resources to the USDA for variety tr...
A Melbourne-based company announced on July 15, 2026, the start of a commercial pilot converting industrial hemp biomass into renewable diesel. The facility aims to process 5,000 metric tons annually once fully operation...
Scientists at the Volcani Center released new hemp genome data on July 14, 2026, identifying genetic markers linked to fiber quality and drought tolerance. The study analyzed 120 accessions from diverse geographic origin...
A leading UK-based hemp fibre cooperative announced today the signing of a multi-year supply agreement with several EU manufacturers, effective from early 2027. The deal focuses on industrial fibre volumes rather than ca...
Researchers at a European university hospital have begun enrollment for a randomized controlled trial examining hemp seed oil as a dietary component. The study, registered in mid-2026, will track lipid profiles and gener...
A North American startup specializing in hemp-based packaging materials announced that its second-quarter output exceeded internal targets by 18 percent. The company attributes the increase to expanded contracts with reg...
A drug testing industry association and a pharmaceutical company are asking a federal court to block the Trump administration from moving forward with federal c...
A bill to legalize cannabis federally has been reintroduced in Congress, led by Democratic Senators Cory Booker (NJ), Chuck Schumer (NY), and Ron Wyden (OR). Th...
Medical cannabis sales in Arkansas were down 2.6% during the first six months of 2026, compared to the same period the year prior, according to state Department...
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance to allow cannabis cafés, CBS San Francisco reports. The ordinance will allow...