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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
Cannabis rescheduling hearing: what operators should watch now
DEA rescheduling hearings began June 29, 2026. Here is what cannabis operators should review now across insurance, tax, banking, licenses, contracts, and compliance records.
Why Federal Momentum Does Not Always Mean Clear Enforcement for Cannabis Operators
Even with pro-cannabis federal momentum, enforcement and agency follow through can remain uneven. Operators must track both policy signals and real world enforcement to manage risk effectively.
U.S. Cannabis Markets Continue to Reshape as Federal Policy Evolves
Behind federal rescheduling headlines, U.S. cannabis markets are still experiencing license contraction and consolidation. Operators are shifting focus toward efficiency and long-term sustainability as the industry matures.
Cannabis Officially Moves to Schedule III Under Federal Law
The United States has officially moved cannabis to Schedule III, acknowledging accepted medical use and reducing long standing federal barriers. While cannabis remains federally illegal, the shift opens new pathways for research, healthcare integration, and industry stability.
What Schedule III Reclassification Could Change for Cannabis in the United States
If cannabis moves to Schedule III, federal barriers around research, medical development, banking, and penalties could ease significantly. While cannabis would remain federally regulated, the change could unlock long awaited pathways for growth and stability.
Trump Expected to Address Federal Cannabis Policy as Rescheduling Gains Momentum
Markets are reacting as President Trump is expected to address federal cannabis policy and possible reclassification to Schedule III. The move could ease banking, research, and tax barriers while keeping cannabis federally illegal.
Cannabis Stocks Rally as Federal Policy Signals a Possible Shift
Cannabis stocks jumped as investors reacted to renewed federal policy discussions around marijuana reclassification. A move away from Schedule I could ease tax and banking barriers, creating major structural changes for the industry.
New Federal Seed Rule Could Reshape Cannabis Genetics and Push Breeding Underground
A new federal spending bill provision reclassifies cannabis seeds based on potential THC content, effectively banning most legal seed sales. Growers warn this change could push genetics underground, reduce diversity, and harm small breeders across the U.S.
Kansas Hemp Farmers Sound the Alarm as Federal Restrictions Threaten the Industry
Kansas hemp growers and processors warn that new federal restrictions targeting intoxicating hemp products threaten their investments and the state’s once-promising hemp industry. The upcoming changes could reshape rural economies and force businesses to rethink their strategy.
Federal Funding Deal Will Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Beverages by Late 2026
A federal funding bill signed by President Donald Trump includes language banning most hemp-derived THC beverages after November 2026. The move threatens the booming “cannabis drink” category and forces beverage companies to prepare now for reformulation, pivoting, or shutdown.
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The Netherlands' cannabis pilot is showing early improvements in regulated supply and track and trace systems, but packaging, potency guidance, hash availability, and consumer information still need work. The experiment offers a rare look at what happens when an established tolerated retail market attempts to convert its entire supply chain into a regulated system.