Payment processing platform Square has notified its merchant clients that it will no longer process sales for CBD and hemp-derived products, both in-person and online. The decision stems directly from upcoming federal legal changes that significantly tighten restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoids, forcing financial institutions to re-evaluate their compliance … [Read more...] about Blocked at the Terminal: Square Cuts the Cord on CBD Sales
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Dr. Oz Battles Senate to Save Medicare CBD: Inside the High-Stakes Fight for Senior Pain Relief
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who currently heads the government’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, is asking Congress to hold off on a planned federal ban on hemp products. His goal is to make sure elderly and disabled Americans do not lose access to CBD treatments that help them manage severe pain, cancer symptoms, and seizures. Under a law signed late last year, most hemp-derived … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz Battles Senate to Save Medicare CBD: Inside the High-Stakes Fight for Senior Pain Relief
Happy Tummies and Healthy Poops
If you thought hemp was just for trendy human smoothies and hippie t-shirts, think again. Scientists have found a brand-new superfood for your four-legged best friend—and it turns out Fido’s gut is going to love it. A new scientific study looked into what happens when you mix hemp seed meal into standard dog food. The verdict? It’s a total game-changer for doggy … [Read more...] about Happy Tummies and Healthy Poops
Houston, We Have a Loophole
Texas hasn't officially legalized adult-use cannabis, but you wouldn't necessarily know it by walking down the street. Through a convoluted mix of hemp laws, a restricted medical program, and uneven local enforcement, the state has inadvertently cultivated a massive, albeit confusing, market for cannabis products. The defining feature of Texas' approach is not outright … [Read more...] about Houston, We Have a Loophole
Hemp vs. Cannabis: Breaking Down the Divide
Imagine holding two identical THC gummies. Both contain five milligrams of THC and will produce exactly the same effects. A lab test wouldn't be able to tell them apart. Yet, depending on where you live, one gummy requires a trip to a heavily regulated, state-licensed dispensary, complete with high taxes and seed-to-sale tracking. The other gummy can be legally ordered online … [Read more...] about Hemp vs. Cannabis: Breaking Down the Divide
Frenemies in the Field: Why Big Weed and Big Hemp Need to Hug It Out
Okay, folks, gather around because the family drama in the cannabis world is getting spicy. On one side of the Thanksgiving table, we have the regulated marijuana industry—the guys who went through all the state licensing hoops. On the other side, we have the hemp industry, churning out everything from CBD gummies to those mildly intoxicating Delta-9 seltzers that are suddenly … [Read more...] about Frenemies in the Field: Why Big Weed and Big Hemp Need to Hug It Out
Washington Rethinks Hemp Crackdown As Industry Faces November Deadline
In a surprising move that could shake up the hemp industry, the White House is urging Congress to rethink a looming federal crackdown on hemp-derived products scheduled to take effect this November. The request comes as part of a broader supplemental funding package sent to lawmakers this week, but buried inside the proposal is a major ask from cannabis and hemp … [Read more...] about Washington Rethinks Hemp Crackdown As Industry Faces November Deadline
No ID, No Gummies: North Carolina Tries to Tame the Hemp Wild West
North Carolina lawmakers are taking what many see as the easiest first step in regulating the state's booming hemp market: keeping intoxicating products out of kids' hands.A House committee has advanced Senate Bill 59, which would make it illegal for anyone under 21 to buy or possess hemp-derived products like Delta-8 gummies, THC-infused drinks, smokable hemp flower, and even … [Read more...] about No ID, No Gummies: North Carolina Tries to Tame the Hemp Wild West
Big news for the hemp and CBD industry.
The White House is urging Congress to revise a federal hemp ban that could unintentionally outlaw many non-intoxicating CBD products later this year. The administration is reportedly supporting changes that would preserve access to legal hemp-derived CBD while still addressing concerns about intoxicating hemp products. For years, millions of Americans have used hemp-derived … [Read more...] about Big news for the hemp and CBD industry.
Congress Just Slammed the Door on Hemp THC Reform
The hemp industry thought it still had a chance. Congress had other plans. Efforts to prevent a looming federal crackdown on hemp-derived THC products hit a major roadblock this week after the House Rules Committee blocked several proposed amendments that would have allowed lawmakers to vote on preserving parts of the hemp market. The rejected amendments came from … [Read more...] about Congress Just Slammed the Door on Hemp THC Reform
