On July 6, 2026, Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture published final rules establishing a national licensing system for industrial hemp cultivation and processing. The framework sets THC limits at 0.3% and requires growers ...
A leading U.S. hemp biocomposites manufacturer and a European automotive supplier announced a merger valued at approximately $180 million on July 5, 2026. The combined entity will focus on lightweight hemp fiber panels f...
Researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands released preliminary 2026 findings on July 4 showing hemp fiber's effectiveness in removing heavy metals from industrial wastewater. The study tested modified hemp ...
On July 3, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released updated compliance guidance for hemp-derived extracts entering the food and beverage supply chain. The document outlines expectations for identity testing, ...
A leading U.S. hemp processor announced second-quarter 2026 revenue of $87 million, representing a 22 percent increase year-over-year. The company attributed the gain primarily to higher volumes of food-grade hemp seed a...
A team at Wageningen University in the Netherlands released peer-reviewed data on July 2, 2026, detailing how temperature and light exposure affect the stability of minor cannabinoids in stored hemp biomass. The 12-month...
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted two new marijuana-related resolutions—one that advocates for a ban on flavored cannabis vaping products and a...
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and state Attorney General Mike Hilgers have signed off on regulations for the state’s medical cannabis industry. Hilgers gave his ...
The North Carolina Senate last week passed legislation that would cap THC content in hemp-derived products at 0.4 milligrams per container – in line with federa...
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed a new bill in Congress what would require the Department of Defense to evaluate how ongoing research on the therapeut...
A New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial candidate is criticizing the incumbent Republican governor for vetoing a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow ma...