The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting scheduled for late July 2026 to discuss Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations for hemp-derived ingredients. This follows previous guidance...
A leading European hemp processor has disclosed robust second-quarter 2026 results, citing increased export volumes to non-EU markets. Revenue growth was attributed to higher demand for processed hemp fiber and seeds ami...
Researchers at a Japanese agricultural institute have published initial data from hemp cultivation trials conducted across multiple prefectures in early 2026. The study examined varietal performance under local climate c...
A House Financial Services Committee hearing on July 7, 2026, reviewed proposals to expand banking options for hemp businesses operating under the 2018 Farm Bill framework. Lawmakers discussed barriers that persist despi...
Industry analysts released mid-year trade figures on July 7, 2026, showing increased international shipments of raw hemp fiber compared with the same period in 2025. Growth was driven primarily by demand from textile and...
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries released draft licensing guidelines for industrial hemp on July 6, 2026. The document outlines application procedures, record-keeping expectations, and inspection protocols f...
Massachusetts officials have formally certified that an initiative to roll back that state s marijuana legalization law will appear on the November ballot. The ...
A lawful medical cannabis patient should not be automatically presumed unfit. A constitutional right should not be denied by stereotype. A permit decision shoul...
A majority of U.S. healthcare professionals support medical cannabis access but lack formal training on how to incorporate it into clinical care, according to s...
The current Democratic frontrunner for Kansas governor is calling for both medical and adult use cannabis legalization in the state. In a video posted to Facebo...
Virginia lawmakers who led the fight to legalize recreational marijuana sales are seeking to clarify that the legislation they passed last month did not inadver...