March 19, 2026
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Federal Hemp Ban Looms, Republican Support for Cannabis Dips, and Tribal Nations Make Regulatory Moves: November 7-13, 2025

Lars Johansson08 mins

The week of November 7-13, 2025, brought significant shifts and ongoing developments across the cannabis and hemp landscapes. Major legislative action to end a government shutdown introduced sweeping changes to the federal definition of hemp, potentially upending a multi-billion dollar industry. Concurrently, shifting public opinion, as reflected in a new Gallup poll, indicated a decline…

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Federal Law Overhaul Triggers Near-Total Ban on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Reshaping U.S. Market

Leif Zimmerman06 mins

Washington D.C. – A sweeping legislative change tucked into a federal spending bill signed into law on November 12, 2025, has dramatically redefined “hemp” and imposed stringent new limits on hemp-derived cannabinoid products, threatening to decimate a multi-billion-dollar industry that has flourished since the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation, which ended the longest government shutdown…

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Green Parties Champion Cannabis Legalization Following Landmark US Pardons, Sparking Global Reform Calls

Summer Stone07 mins

Recent moves by the United States to pardon thousands of individuals convicted of marijuana possession have ignited renewed calls from Green Parties worldwide for comprehensive cannabis legalization and decriminalization. President Joe Biden’s pardons, aimed at rectifying historical injustices and addressing the collateral consequences of past drug policies, are being viewed by Green advocates as a…

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Federal Spending Bill Unleashes Ban on Hemp-Derived THC, Threatening $28 Billion Industry and 300,000 Jobs

Summer Stone07 mins

WASHINGTON D.C. – A sweeping federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, tucked into a government funding bill signed by President Donald Trump, is set to dramatically reshape the nation’s hemp industry. The new legislation, which takes effect in one year, replaces the existing 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight standard with a strict…

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Kubota and Kilter Forge Alliance for Ultra-Precise AX-1 Weeding Robot, Ushering in Sustainable Agriculture Trends

Heather Homer07 mins

Agritechnica 2025, Hanover – Kubota Corporation has announced a significant strategic partnership with Norwegian agtech startup Kilter to pilot and promote the AX-1, a groundbreaking autonomous spraying robot designed for ultra-precise weed control in vegetable crops. Unveiled at Agritechnica 2025, this collaboration marks a pivotal step in Kubota’s expanding smart farming initiatives and signals a…

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Ethos Cannabis and Last Prisoner Project Unite with ‘Clemency Kush’ Vape to Advance Cannabis Justice Reform Across PA, MA, and OH

Kevin Davidson08 mins

In a significant move towards restorative justice, Ethos Cannabis has partnered with The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) to launch a new vape product, “Clemency Kush.” This collaboration aims to bolster the critical work of advancing cannabis justice reform across Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio, highlighting the ongoing need to address the harms of past cannabis prohibition….

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Draining the Bliss: How Smoking Tobacco with Cannabis May Deplete Your Brain’s ‘Joy Molecule’

Heather Homer07 mins

Recent health news highlights a concerning trend: individuals who combine smoking tobacco with cannabis may be inadvertently altering their brain chemistry, potentially diminishing their capacity for pleasure and increasing risks for mental health issues. Emerging research suggests this prevalent lifestyle choice could be draining a key “bliss molecule” in the brain, offering new insights into…

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Historic London Event Sees Medical Cannabis Patients Medicate Inside Charterhouse for First Time

Heather Homer07 mins

In a groundbreaking moment for medical cannabis in the UK, patients made history on November 7, 2025, by medicating and vaping within the hallowed halls of The Charterhouse in London. This patient-led educational event, a first in the venue’s 650-year history, marked a significant step forward in normalizing and advancing the conversation around cannabis-based medicines….

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High Tide Expands Canna Cabana Network with Four New Alberta and Ontario Store Openings, Boosting National Footprint to 215 Locations

Sophia Williams06 mins

High Tide Inc. Bolsters Retail Presence with Four New Canna Cabana Locations in Alberta and Ontario High Tide Inc., a leading retail-forward enterprise in the cannabis sector, has announced a significant expansion of its Canna Cabana network, with the opening of four new stores across Alberta and Ontario. These strategic launches are set to increase…

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