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MAHA a “yes”- but no to Reefer Madness

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In recent years (and certainly during the last political cycle) the United States has experienced a growing shift, and overall desire for natural products, with an increasing number of people seeking alternatives to processed foods, beverages, and man-made medicines. This movement towards holisti…
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5th Annual Outlaw Party – Benefiting The Last Prisoner Project

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Austin, TX – February 17, 2025 – The 5th Annual Outlaw Party, produced by Grow House Media, returns on March 10, 2025, from 7-11 PM at Pour Choices Bar in Austin, TX. This year’s event, presented by Weedmaps, is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together top advocates, artists, and indus…
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The Parable of the Two Molecules

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On a quiet morning in a town that could be anywhere—though, in truth, it sits under a blazing Texan sun—two figures stand at a crossroads. One is an old farmer, face lined with decades of toiling in the fields, familiar with the gentle hum of wind through cannabis leaves. He smiles easily, rememb…
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Hemp Under Fire in Texas as DEA seeks to reschedule Marijuana

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The hemp industry in Texas is at a pivotal moment as lawmakers consider significant restrictions. Senate Bill 3, introduced by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, aims to ban all THC products, including hemp-derived items like delta-8 and delta-9 THC. Critics warn this could severely impact an indus…
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A Crossroads for the Texas Hemp Industry

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Dear Readers, and Industry Colleagues As we step into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the pivotal moment we’re facing in the Texas hemp industry. The announcement of Senate Bill 3 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of hemp in our state. For years, The Texas Hemp Reporter has been a …
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T&T Roots Opens First Storefront in Lufkin

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This past year has been good to Luke Temple of T&T Roots. On Oct. 18, he was crowned the first-ever Texas Terpene King for his Legendary Platinum OG Rosin, which placed first in the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup’s premiere concentrates competition.   Temple launched his organic hemp farm in 20…
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Champs Trade Show Las Vegas Winter

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The CHAMPS Trade Show, a cornerstone event in the counterculture industry since 1999, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 12th to 15th, 2025. This premier business-to-business expo brings together a diverse array of exhibitors, including manufacturers, distributors, …
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Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas demand Law enforcement stop using questionable standards

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Police Across Texas Using Faulty Testing to Raid Small Businesses Selling Legal Hemp Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas Demand Law Enforcement Stop Using Questionable Standards For Information: Kevin Lampe, Kurth Lampe Worldwide, 312-617-7280, [email protected] Over the past year, local police and…
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Cultivating Wellness: The Journey of Endozondo Farm

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Endozondo Farm, a Texas-based hemp operation, was born from a passion for natural wellness and a desire to offer affordable alternatives to traditional medicine. Founded by Arturo Elizondo and his family, the farm’s mission goes beyond cultivation—they are committed to sustainable farming, commun…
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Illinois – Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation

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Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation   Governor Pritzker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to address issues in the hemp industry. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, comprising retailers, growers, manufacturers, and…
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Lt. Governor’s Prohibition Push: History Repeats in Texas Hemp Debate

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  When Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate Bill 3 to ban all forms of THC in Texas, he drew from a familiar political playbook. His declaration that “thousands of stores have opened to sell all types of dangerous products with unlimited THC” echoes rhetoric used to justify …
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A Talk with Tejas: Diving Deep into Synthetics with Aaron Owens

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There is a crossroads in the hemp industry where many stakeholders clash. Some business owners and investors believe synthetic THC products should….
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CenTex CBD Wins Landmark Victory Against Sweet Sensi

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A Travis County jury has issued a unanimous and decisive verdict against Sweet Sensi, awarding CenTex CBD $95,722 in exemplary damages in addition to compensatory damages. The case, which began as a simple $3,400 product complaint, escalated into a contentious two-year legal battle marked by accu…
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Interns Wanted

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Texas Hemp Reporter is seeking spring/summer interns to join the team from January 15 – June 20, 2025. 
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Jury Finds LoneStar Farms, LLC, “d/b/a” Sweet Sensi Committed Constructive Fraud Against CenTex CBD

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CenTex CBD beat back a claim by LoneStar Farms LLC, better known as Sweet Sensi, and their lawyer, Lisa Pittman, of misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property and allegations of unethical conduct.
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Errganix Owner Eric Goodman

Errganix Hemp Farm is This Year’s Hemp Flower Champion

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Errganix Hemp Farm won this year’s Taste of Texas Hemp Cup flower competition with its Michigan Cherries submission.
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LEAFLY

David Downs’ sickest weed genetics picks of 2025
– David Downs

Candies, Z, OGs, and more from Leafly’s senior editor. The […]

These CBN gummies cozy up with THC for a better…
– Leafly Staff

Sheep counters everywhere can get excited about a new product […]

Celebs’ biggest cannabis products of 2025
– Shirley Ju

Lil Baby, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop's latest. The post Celebs’ biggest […]

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release: INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On…
– Sean Hocking

Surprise surprise.. not NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP […]

Chinese marijuana vape-tech giant ran illegal monopoly, lawsuit claims
– Sean Hocking

Or How Business In China Is Done .. So Why […]

Law 360 name Vicente As Cannabis Group Of The Year
– Sean Hocking

Ok.. there you go doesn’t come as much of a […]

Cannabis Industry Journal

Wynk Expands into Florida, Bringing its Buzzy Hemp-Derived THC Seltzer…
– Rick Biros

With a growing national presence, Wynk continues to lead the charge […]

Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Partners with Last Prisoner Project to…
– Rick Biros

The Last Prisoner Project uses legal advocacy, public education, and legislative […]

Hemp Today

CBD brand endorsed by ex-President swept up in warnings by…
– HempToday®

Mexican health officials have issued a warning regarding the illegal […]

Bureaucracy holding up Pakistan’s hemp industry but stakeholders remain optimistic
– HempToday®

Despite Pakistan’s passage of a cannabis law in 2024 and […]

Michigan sheriff links drop in intoxicating hemp products to marijuana…
– HempToday®

Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018 has led to […]

Ganjapreneur

Russia Releases American Recently Detained for Cannabis
– Graham Abbott

Russian authorities have released Kalob Byers, the 28-year-old American who […]

Minnesota Now Accepting Cannabis Business Applications
– Graham Abbott

Officials with the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are […]

Ohio Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Total $255M in 6 Months
– TG Branfalt

Six months into the adult-use market, cannabis sales have totaled more […]

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