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Today's issue is packed with breaking enforcement action from Ohio, critical updates on next year's federal hemp THC ban, and Florida's latest push to get recreational cannabis on the 2026 ballot. We're also diving into the trending "California sober" movement and exploring how wellness brands are reshaping the industry. Let's get into it!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Law Enforcement Raids Two Southern Ohio Hemp Stores Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
 
 

Two Southern Ohio hemp retailers were raided Tuesday morning as federal, county, and state agencies continue to crack down on intoxicating hemp products caught in the middle of a rapidly shifting legal landscape. Officers with the DEA, county law enforcement, and additional unmarked units executed search operations at Western Avenue Exotics — a business previously […] CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How hemp companies are preparing for federal THC prohibition
 
 

Hoping for the best, lobbying for new rules, or adopting a wait and see approach: hemp THC companies have a year to plan for the ban. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Make Your Own Cannabutter: A Beginner Recipe
 
 

This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of crafting your own cannabutter, offering both beginners and seasoned cannabis enthusiasts an easy and rewarding experience. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Florida takes early steps to advance recreational marijuana question to 2026 ballot
 
 

Legal filings show Florida elections officials have taken early steps under pressure from activists to advance a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana to next year’s ballot. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Federal Judge Calls Out DEA Over Delay On Psychedelic Church's Petition To Use Ayahuasca In Religious Ceremonies
 
 

A lawyer for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) faced a grilling by a federal appeals court over delays in a request for a religious group to use the psychedelic ayahuasca in their practice—a complaint similar to one that marijuana reform advocates have vented over decades amid repeated efforts to end federal cannabis prohibition. DEA has […] CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Crop steering through osmotic stress can reduce height but reduced yield in medical Cannabis
 
 

recision water stress, achieved via osmotic stress, has the potential to control plant size and improve crop quality without reducing yield, but results across species and cultivars have been inconsistent. Methods: This study examined the effects of... CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Kush Queen brings wellness to the forefront of the cannabis industry
 
 

When you think of items sold in the cannabis industry, you might immediately think of pre-rolls, gummies, or flower. For Olivia Sawyer, Co-Founder & CEO of Kush Queen, she thinks of wellness items. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Medical Cannabis Awareness Month: Leaders Join Forces to Drive UK Momentum
 
 

Medical Cannabis Awareness Week has expanded for 2025, with an entire month of momentum-building events and educational initiatives CONTINUE...

 
 
 
 
 
Grow Up Vancouver Builds Opportunities for the Cannabis
 
 

National B2B cannabis conference develops high-impact programming to support industry-wide growth an CONTINUE...

 
 
 

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