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US Farm Bill delayed for third time, leaving intoxicating hemp regulation in limbo
The highly anticipated US Farm Bill has been pushed back until next year, leaving the future regulation of intoxicating hemp substances in the hands of individual states.
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Canada announces plans to reform cannabis excise tax in 2025
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French medical cannabis patients warned treatment may stop in January
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Europe
6 stories- Could hemp-based construction help achieve Labour's housing ambitions in the UK?
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- German municipalities prepare for cannabis research pilots as regulatory paths clear
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- French medical cannabis patients warned treatment access ends in January amidst turmoil
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- Luxembourg's new medical cannabis guidelines spark patient concerns
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- Berlin neighborhoods pilot cannabis sales
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- German agriculture agency named regulatory authority for recreational cannabis experiments
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United States
6 stories- South Carolina lawmaker files bill to legalise medical cannabis across the state
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- Kentucky starts preparations to roll out medical cannabis program in the new year
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- Minnesota's adult-use cannabis licensing process delayed by months
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- Federal study finds Americans view marijuana and psychedelics as safer than a decade ago
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- Missouri lawmakers debate rules and restrictions for intoxicating hemp product sales
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- Nebraska Supreme Court to review challenge on medical cannabis petition signatures
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Canada
6 stories- Canada fails to implement ambitious program to streamline cannabis pardons
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- MediPharm sells Ontario cannabis operations to Kensana Health as part of restructure
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- Health Canada requests evidence for medical cannabis authorisations
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- Canadian postal strike leaves medical cannabis patients struggling with disrupted access
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- Only 3% of Canadian cannabis users continue to purchase products from illegal sources
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- RAMM Pharma provides litigation update as it navigates continuing legal challenges
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Colombia's cannabis industry drives economic growth amid structural challenges
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- Paraguay positions itself as a key cannabis supplier for Brazil's growing market
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- El Blunto brings cannabis innovation to Latin America with a creative new approach
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- Cannabis industry shifts focus to legal production
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Zimbabwe's hemp industry faces hurdles despite increased interest
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- Beekeeping and cannabis education programs set to empower students with green skills
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Oceania
4 stories- Fiji cabinet approves drafting of new cannabis legislation to enable future reforms
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- Disputes among associations shake Australia's national hemp advocacy efforts
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- ECS Botanics significantly boosts cannabis yields with innovative crop enclosure designs
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- Phytoca considers $62 million acquisition offer from Chinese firm as the market shifts
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