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...
As alcohol loosens its grip on fandom, Missouri's SWADE bets cannabis belongs in sports culture—starting with a World Cup watch party in Kansas City. p The post...
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is resisting two hemp companies efforts to challenge its determination that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from ...
Pepper drummer Yesod Williams reflects on Point Break Festival, reggae rock’s family spirit, Hawaiian cannabis, Sublime, surfing, and fatherhood. p The post Yes...
The DEA hearing that could decide marijuana's federal future starts June 29 with only opponents of reform invited, no livestream, and a one-sided record that co...