The federal prohibition of hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect in November 2026 faces a fundamental question that could determine the future of the $28.3 billion hemp sector: what happens if states simply ignore the ban? This question has moved from theoretical speculation to open discussion among lawmakers and industry observers, particularly in Ohio […]
New York's Cannabis Control Board approved comprehensive advertising, packaging, and marketing rules on Thursday, November 14, 2025, that authorize licensed marijuana merchants to offer discounted products, loyalty programs, and promotional sales for the first time since the legal cannabis industry launched three years ago. The regulatory change positions cannabis retailers to operate more like traditional […]
President Donald Trump signed a federal spending bill on November 12, 2025, that includes provisions to ban most consumable hemp products containing THC, effectively reversing the legalization he approved during his first term through the 2018 Farm Bill. The controversial legislation passed following a historic weeks-long government shutdown, with the Senate approving the appropriations package […]
The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment that would have removed sweeping hemp THC ban language from a key government spending bill, signaling that federal recriminalization of many hemp-derived products is moving forward. The vote deepens uncertainty for hemp businesses and accelerates the need for rigorous compliance, documentation, and risk planning. What the Senate Just […]
Missouri's hemp-derived THC beverage industry stands at a critical juncture, with economic forecasts projecting $75 million in annual sales potential while state leaders, law enforcement, and local governments debate whether to regulate, restrict, or ban the rapidly growing market. The tension between economic opportunity and public safety concerns illustrates the regulatory challenges facing hemp businesses […]
A Franklin County judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's emergency ban on intoxicating hemp products, allowing THC drinks and other hemp-derived products to remain on store shelves through at least December 2, 2025. The legal battle highlights the volatile regulatory environment facing hemp and CBD businesses across the United […]
Cannabis beverage sales in the United States are projected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to nearly $5.6 billion by 2035 as consumer demand increases amid declining alcohol consumption, according to analysis by Whitney Economics reported by CBS News. Market Growth and Consumer Trends More Americans are choosing cannabis beverages—nonalcoholic drinks infused with tetrahydrocannabinol […]
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved revised rules implementing House Bill 445 on October 10, 2025, modifying initial proposals to reduce compliance burdens on retailers following public comment, while maintaining other restrictions on consumable THC and hemp product sales. Rule Revision Process The ABC Board originally proposed rules in August 2025 before subjecting them […]
For years, cannabis consumers have been conditioned to focus primarily on THC content when selecting products. But as the cannabis industry matures, it's becoming increasingly clear that THC percentage alone tells very little about how a product will actually affect an individual. During a recent Qredible Live Broadcast, Joe Casey, Co-Founder of Tryad Data Labs, […]
