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Earlier this week, Representative James Baired (R-IN) introduced a bill that would give the hemp industry two more years before a federal ban on THC products would take effect. The legislation, H.R.7010, would extend the current one-year delay of the ban to three years– pushing implementation to November 2028.

Rumors are currently floating around about a potentially imminent decision from the Trump administration to reclassify marijuana. The Washington Post reported that the president plans to issue an executive order on the policy change—but despite amplified rumors about the potential reform action, the White House is claiming that no final decisions have been made.

Once a niche novelty limited to state-regulated dispensaries, cannabis beverages—ranging from sparkling seltzers and non-alcoholic beers to craft tonics infused with CBD and THC—are rapidly becoming a mainstream category. And beverage alcohol innovators are taking note.

The Travel Agency, a New York City cannabis destination, took its first test flight with a pilot “Cannabis Carrier Pigeon Program,” sending pigeons fitted with mini-backpacks to deliver cannabis across the city. The pilot program was created with professional pigeon handlers to reimagine what modern cannabis delivery can look like.

For years, companies rolled joints by hand. This labor-intensive process left operators struggling to keep pace with rising demand. Now, machines are stepping in. Pre-roll automation is transforming not only how quickly products get made, but also how consistent (and profitable) they can be. 

Even though flower continues to reign supreme, edibles have become increasingly popular, evolving from a niche product to a significant segment of the legal cannabis market. Edibles are particularly popular in the U.S. and in Canada, with U.S. sales growing roughly 20% year-over-year from 2019 to 2023.

Some bars or restaurants now offer cannabis-infused cocktails, seltzers or THC-enhanced mocktails. This once-niche category was reserved only for licensed cannabis stores, but the...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent a letter warning to more than 250,000 retailers that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that accepting welfare benefits "for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana" could result in "monetary penalties, fines and/or criminal prosecution."

After launching in January of 2018, Miss Grass has quickly become a safe online community for cannabis connoisseurs and, more recently, a place to buy high quality cannabis products.

As the cannabis industry evolves and state agencies continuously crack down on bad actors, both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC are spending more time in the spotlight. While both cannabinoid molecules contain THC, what really is the difference between the two?