In a significant development for the hemp industry, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a new bill on April 3, 2026, aimed at providing federal subsidies to hemp farmers. The Hemp Agricultural Support Act (HA...
State-Level Support for Hemp Farmers Expands Amid Growing Demand As the 2026 growing season approaches, several U.S. states have rolled out new grant programs aimed at supporting hemp cultivation, reflecting the crop’s i...
April 2, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published new safety data on cannabidiol (CBD) as part of its ongoing effort to establish a clearer regulatory framework for the industry. This update, rele...
April 2, 2026 - India is taking tentative steps toward legalizing industrial hemp cultivation, with recent discussions in parliament signaling a potential shift in the country’s historically strict cannabis policies. Thi...
As the CBD industry continues to mature in 2026, U.S. retailers are facing a fresh wave of compliance challenges. With federal regulations still in flux, individual states are stepping in to fill the gap, creating a patc...
March 31, 2026 - As the U.S. CBD and hemp industry continues to grow, one persistent challenge remains: the lack of clear federal tax policies tailored to cannabis-related businesses. While hemp-derived CBD products have...
March 30, 2026 - As the U.S. government finalizes its 2026 budget, a bipartisan group of senators has introduced a proposal to allocate significant funding for hemp research, signaling a renewed focus on the crop’s poten...
March 29, 2026 - The latest draft of the U.S. Farm Bill, set to shape agricultural policy for the next several years, has introduced provisions that could significantly impact the hemp industry. A key point of contention...
March 28, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again taken action against CBD companies for what it considers misleading marketing practices. This week, the agency issued warning letters to several...
March 28, 2026 - Thailand is doubling down on its hemp industry with a new government-backed initiative to expand cultivation and processing capabilities, announced earlier this week. The program, aimed at supporting rur...
March 26, 2026 - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a new statement today clarifying its position on hemp-derived cannabinoids, particularly addressing the legal gray area surrounding compounds lik...
New York Takes Bold Steps to Regulate CBD Retail Market In a significant development for the CBD industry, New York State lawmakers have introduced a new proposal on March 25, 2026, to tighten licensing requirements for ...
March 24, 2026 - The U.S. Congress is once again at the forefront of the CBD industry’s regulatory evolution, with a new bipartisan proposal introduced this week aiming to establish federal labeling standards for CBD pro...
On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a series of updated compliance rules for hemp cultivators, aimed at tightening oversight of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels and testing protocols. ...
In a significant development for the hemp industry, a U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that imposes stricter oversight on certain hemp-derived cannabinoids, particularly those with psychoactive ...
March 21, 2026 - In a significant regulatory development, Health Canada has introduced stricter guidelines on CBD advertising, aiming to curb misleading claims and enhance consumer protection in the rapidly growing canna...
March 20, 2026 - Daily Briefing: Hemp Industry Faces Financial Hurdles In a significant development for the hemp and CBD industry, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a new bill this week aimed at resolving l...
March 19, 2026 - As federal regulatory clarity on CBD remains elusive, several U.S. states are taking matters into their own hands by proposing or implementing independent testing and safety standards for CBD products. T...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remains under intense scrutiny as 2026 progresses, with industry stakeholders and lawmakers alike urging the agency to establish clear safety guidelines for CBD products. Despi...
March 17, 2026 – Daily Briefing on CBD & Hemp Industry News The global hemp industry is bracing for impact as new tariffs on hemp imports and exports are being proposed in key markets, including the United States and par...