On June 24, 2026, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Hemp Export Facilitation Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at streamlining federal permitting for industrial hemp shipments. The bill seeks to reduce duplicati...
A Colorado-based developer of hemp-derived polymers announced completion of a $45 million Series C financing round on June 23, 2026. The round was led by a climate-focused venture fund with participation from existing ag...
A team at Seoul National University released peer-reviewed findings on June 22, 2026, detailing enzymatic pathways in industrial hemp varieties optimized for cooler climates. The two-year project examined 12 cultivars gr...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting scheduled for July 2026 to discuss Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations for hemp-derived ingredients. This follows ongoing industry reque...
A leading U.S.-based hemp textiles manufacturer has revealed plans to open a new production facility in Vietnam. The expansion, slated for completion in early 2027, is intended to serve rising demand in apparel and techn...
A consortium of agricultural universities has initiated a 2026 field trial program to quantify carbon sequestration potential of industrial hemp across varied U.S. growing regions. The project involves sites in the Midwe...
The Supreme Court just ruled you can't lose your gun rights for smoking weed. The real test is what happens to the people already locked up under that law. One ...
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators have filed a bill to protect banks from being punished for providing financial services to marijuana businesses. The Sec...
New Hampshire lawmakers and advocates are pushing to override the governor s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. Sup...
Ceremonial cannabis use is on the rise, with practitioners treating weed as a sacred plant medicine. But within the Ayahuasca world, a backlash is brewing: some...
As Virginia s governor weighs changes to budget legislation that lawmakers approved this week, marijuana reform advocates are urging her to cancel out a section...
White House pushes Congress on fair treatment for hemp; New fed report tracks state marijuana revenue; Poll: Pennsylvania voters back legalization Subscribe to ...