Clenched fists of a military veteran in uniform, representing the stress and frustration of the impending 2026 medical hemp access crisis.

ASA Warns of ‘Access Crisis’ Ahead of 2026 Hemp Changes

According to a new report from Americans for Safe Access, impending federal changes to hemp definitions could strip access from veterans, seniors, and those with rare diseases who rely on full-spectrum products.
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MJBizCon Reception Celebrates Women Shaping Cannabis Leadership

Women Grow and MJBizCon honored trailblazing women and spotlighted ongoing efforts to advance equity and leadership in cannabis.
Glass jars in a lab setting containing berries, a lemon slice, Swiss cheese, and dried tea leaves, each emitting a colored vapor plume representing different aroma profiles.

Researchers Suggest a Standardized Language for Cannabis Aroma

Oregon State researchers propose a standardized cannabis aroma lexicon, offering clearer pathways for quality assessment beyond THC and terpenes.
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Living Near Dispensaries Linked with More Cannabis Use, Less Heavy Drinking

Oregon researchers found closer proximity to cannabis retailers correlates with more cannabis use and lower heavy drinking rates.
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Most Canadians See Cannabis as Economic Priority

New polling shows most Canadians want Ottawa to support legal cannabis as an economic opportunity, not just a regulatory issue.
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Cova’s Award-Winning POS Software Now Available for CBD & Hemp Retailers

For a limited time, Cova is offering new retailers free hardware valued at $1,100 when they launch with its award-winning POS platform—built for reliability, compliance, and growth.
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Free Download: Cannabis & GMP- A Guide to Certified Post-Harvest Processing

This free guide from Mobius breaks down every step to help you build a GMP-ready cannabis operation, from equipment standards and cleaning validation to...
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NY Supreme Court Blocks OCM from Closing Licensed Dispensaries

More than 150 licensed dispensaries in New York won’t face forced closure or relocation after a state Supreme Court injunction blocked OCM’s reinterpretation of school-zone rules.
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Revelry 2025: New York’s Cannabis Market Finds Its Stride

From supply-chain hurdles to surging demand, Revelry 2025 captured the energy, challenges, and optimism driving New York’s cannabis industry.
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where House Republicans are advancing a bill that could block cannabis rescheduling and expand DEA enforcement powers.

House GOP Moves to Undermine Trump on Cannabis Rescheduling

The House Appropriations Committee voted September 10 on provisions that could upend federal cannabis policy. Tucked into the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science bill are riders that block the DEA from completing its rescheduling review and weaken long-standing protections for state medical programs.

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