Federal delays in Schedule I research reforms are more than paperwork. They slow cannabis medical legitimacy, dosing standards, and the confidence insurers and mainstream capital need to support the market long term.

A new U.S. field trial is exploring whether hemp-derived biosolids can be used as sustainable fertilizer. If successful, the approach could reduce waste, lower operating costs, and improve soil health across large-scale cannabis and hemp cultivation.

A new Mass General Brigham study found that adolescent cannabis use increased after Massachusetts’ legalization, along with higher psychiatric emergency visits among youth. The findings highlight the need for responsible regulation, education, and safeguards as legal markets expand.

Brazil has approved Embrapa — the country’s premier agricultural research agency — to conduct long-term cannabis research, develop a national seed bank, and engineer industrial hemp varieties. The move positions Brazil as an emerging player in global cannabis science and future hemp export markets.

A new federal spending bill includes language banning many synthetic cannabinoids, closing a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that enabled a booming intoxicating-hemp market. The move marks a major federal shift and will reshape hemp-THC businesses nationwide.