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Federal hemp rules could wipe out Sisters of the Valley’s CBD line
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Sisters of the Valley says new federal hemp rules set for Dec. 11 could make every CBD product it sells noncompliant, forcing a shift toward licensed cannabis partnerships.
Trump commutes sentences for two cannabis defendants backed by reform groups
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The Weldon Project and the US Cannabis Roundtable said President Donald Trump granted full commutations to Jerry Haymon IV and Kevin Harden on September 9, 2026. The cases highlight the widening gap between federal cannabis penalties and state…
Caitlin DeWolff recognized for cannabis retail leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Tap Root Station General Manager Caitlin DeWolff for nearly a decade of cannabis retail experience and a focus on customer education.
eHACCP.org to launch IHA-accredited HACCP course for cannabis growers
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eHACCP.org plans to release an 18-hour, online HACCP course for cannabis growers and processors in December 2026. The program is designed to help cultivation licensees meet food-safety plan requirements and includes more than 250 templates, human…
Lawn Control Center expands into Greater Cincinnati
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Lawn Control Center has expanded lawn care and pest control service across the northern Cincinnati suburbs, including West Chester, from its Cincinnati office.
Farmers Choice Dispensary wins New Paltz cannabis award
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Farmers Choice Dispensary, which runs farm-stand-style cannabis shops in New Paltz and Fishkill, has been named Cannabis Dispensary of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute.
Senqi Food tops 2026 China organic hemp seed supplier benchmark
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Ningxia Senqi Food Industry Co., Ltd. was named the lead enterprise in a 2026 benchmark of 10 Chinese industrial hemp suppliers, reflecting tighter EU organic import rules and rising demand for certified hemp seed products.
Cannabis operators urged to plan for the next wave of HVAC codes
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DRM CEO Nic Bucholz says cannabis cultivators making major facility investments in 2026 need to design for coming changes in energy, HVAC, dehumidification and safety codes, not just today’s rules.
Chinese hemp seed suppliers face tighter EU organic rules as demand rises
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Ningxia Senqi Food Industry Co., Ltd. and four other Chinese hemp seed suppliers are being reviewed by international buyers as the EU’s organic import rules take full effect.
LEVIA launches cannabis seltzers in New Jersey
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LEVIA has expanded its THC-infused beverage lineup into New Jersey dispensaries, marking the first time the Massachusetts brand’s full beverage portfolio is available outside its home state.
CSP C-Store Cannabis Board launches hemp and cannabis compliance training for retailers
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The CSP C-Store Cannabis Board has teamed with Element Training to give convenience stores county-specific hemp and cannabis compliance training for employees.
Current Cannabis adds free delivery in South St. Louis County
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Current Cannabis has launched a free cannabis delivery service for customers in four South County zip codes, with seven-day service and same-day delivery windows.
Goldleaf launches recreational cannabis delivery in Maryland
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Goldleaf has added recreational cannabis delivery for eligible adults in Annapolis and surrounding Maryland service areas.
CBDSports.com goes on the block as CBD recovery demand grows
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AbodeDomains.com says the exact-match CBDSports.com domain is now available for acquisition, targeting buyers in CBD wellness and sports recovery.
High Times returns with Wiz Khalifa cover and cannabis culture issue
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High Times Magazine released its Summer/Fall 2026 print edition featuring Wiz Khalifa on the cover, with newsstands in the U.S. and Canada getting copies in early September.
Black Cannabis Week sets Philadelphia forum on jobs, ownership and equity
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Black Cannabis Week 2026 will bring national leaders to Philadelphia Sept. 25-27 for a conference focused on Black entrepreneurship, workforce development, restorative justice and community wealth-building in cannabis.
HERBSOCIAL to host free OVW wrestling event in Lawrenceville on Aug. 22
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HERBSOCIAL will bring Ohio Valley Wrestling to its Lawrenceville dispensary on Saturday, Aug. 22, with free admission for guests 21 and older.
U.S. opium and cannabis API market seen reaching $17.9 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the U.S. opium and cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredients market could grow from $6.83 billion in 2026 to $17.86 billion by 2033. The forecast points to a 14.7% compound annual growth rate and highlights demand,…
Villya buys cannabinoid patent to target hemp THC beverages
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Villya Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday it acquired Hythlayn Inc.’s cannabinoid intellectual property and plans to license the technology to one global beverage partner.
Sydney shopfront owners warned they may be breaching awning safety law
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Shop Awning Repairs Sydney says many Sydney building owners do not know they are legally responsible for awnings over public footpaths under NSW roads law. The warning comes as councils step up inspections and owners risk compliance notices or…
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