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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, wh…

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, kevin@kurthlampe.com Over the past year, local police and s…

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, communit…

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 d…

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 ca…

A Talk with Tejas: Diving Deep into Synthetics with Aaron Owens

There is a crossroads in the hemp industry where many stakeholders clash. Some business owners and investors believe synthetic THC products should….

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 accusa…
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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 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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Keeping The Hemp Industry Strong

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As the 89th Texas Legislative session approaches, William Oboyle, founder of MedaLeaf, said he doesn’t believe lawmakers will move to take the state’s hemp industry backward. 

Upcoming Events

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With the rapid growth of the hemp industry in Texas, upcoming events and workshops offer invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders, acquire practical insights, and engage in meaningful advocacy.
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Sweet Sensi vs. CENTEX CBD

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(article published late august 2024) CenTex CBD, LLC v. LoneStar Farms, LLC d/b/a Sweet Sensi CBD In a high-stakes legal battle that could shape the future of hemp innovation in Texas, CenTex CBD, LLC and LoneStar Farms, LLC (operating as Sweet Sensi CBD) are locked in a dispute over trade secrets…
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From Opioid Addiction to Founding MedaLeaf

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William Oboyle’s journey from opioid addiction to founding MedaLeaf is a story of struggle, redemption, and the healing power of CBD.

‘CBD Gave Me My Life Back’

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Inspirational Speaker Elizabeth Meigs Thrives Post-Brain Injury Elizabeth Meigs said she didn’t know what cannabidiol (CBD) oil was in 2019, but a friend’s Facebook post piqued her interest. “One of my friends had cystic fibrosis, and she doesn’t like to get on elevators because she’s claustrophobi…

Tejas Tonic: 3 Flavors of Unlimited Enjoyment

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After receiving a positive response from customers on its inaugural lime-flavored beverage, Tejas Tonic released two more varieties: Agarita Berry and Frio Mango. 

Texas Hemp Show #186: THC Beverages

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Hemp beverages are seltzers, sodas, mocktails, coffees, teas, and other drinks that contain an infusion of hemp-derived cannabinoids, terpenes, or fibers. Common cannabinoids include CBD and THC, but other “minor cannabinoids” can also be incorporated.

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Happy Spooky Szn, Stargazers! Get ready: your October horoscopes are […]

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Wine, packaged goods and tobacco have spent decades studying consumer behavior. […]

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Clear procedures help employees catch inventory errors early, maintain accurate records, […]

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South African hemp growers get new seed program as province seeks commercial markets

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province has launched a hemp seed production […]

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Two French hemp projects aim to expand fiber processing for textiles and construction

Two hemp processing initiatives moving forward in southwestern France illustrate […]

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State lawmaker in U.S. accused of running $4.5 million in marijuana through hemp shops

A Virginia state senator who operates businesses selling hemp and […]

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A California appellate court last week ruled that some felony […]

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A new lawsuit has been filed to overturn Texas’ smokable […]

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Workers at the Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary in Joplin, Missouri, voted […]