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Whitney Economics Releases US Hemp Cannabinoid Report for 2026

The national survey-based report finds the U.S. hemp cannabinoid industry continues to grow, but stricter regulations threaten to eliminate nearly 50,000 operators.

September 9, 2026

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US House Offers Intoxicating Hemp Products 4-Week Reprieve From Ban

The chamber voted to back the Senate’s plan to delay the federal government’s ban on certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products until Dec. 11. Trump signed off.

September 1, 2026

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US Senators Aim to Keep Hemp THC Product Ban on Schedule, Despite White House Pressure

Sens. Ted Budd and Pete Ricketts stood behind their amendment to strip an extension that would allow some intoxicating hemp products to stay on shelves longer.

August 6, 2026

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Idaho’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Effort Leads CBT’s Top Stories in July

Activists submitted signatures to the state secretary at the beginning of the month, after collecting more than double the required number for their petition.

July 29, 2026

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Wisconsin Governor Urges US Lawmakers to Buckle Down on Hemp Fix

Gov. Tony Evers renewed his call for the state’s delegation to support legislation to avert a forthcoming intoxicating hemp THC product ban.

July 28, 2026

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White House Asks Congress to Revise Hemp Definition, Delay THC Product Ban

The president’s Office of Management and Budget is pushing Congress to include the ‘fair treatment of hemp products’ in funding legislation.

June 25, 2026

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The Hemp Loophole Is Closing, But We Still Need to Fix What It Broke (Opinion)

Congress is finally moving to regulate hemp-derived THC. Licensed cannabis operators have been waiting years for this moment. Now we need to make sure it actually sticks.

June 9, 2026

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3 US House Republicans Attempt to Thwart Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban

The GOP lawmakers filed three proposed amendments to a federal appropriations bill to modify, delay or stop the ban’s forthcoming implementation.

May 29, 2026

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ATACH Releases Comprehensive Report on Future of Hemp

As the federal government redefines hemp, the new report maps the transition underway and identifies emerging market categories for CBD products and THC beverages.

April 20, 2026

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Whitney Economics Identifies Flaws in USDA Methodology in Calculating Hemp Cultivation Sector’s Value to US Agriculture

The data actually shows hemp farmers are benefiting more in terms of percentage of retail revenues than corn or soy farmers.

August 29, 2025

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US Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Hemp Products With THC

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation to redefine hemp in an attempt to close a ‘loophole’ from the 2018 Farm Bill.

July 11, 2025

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Reshaping Access to THC Products: Behind Edible Brands’ Move to Bunk With Hemp

Thomas Winstanley, Executive VP for Edibles.com, explains how the company plans to increase consumer confidence in hemp-derived THC products.

May 2, 2025