AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHemp Policy Shock: Minnesota’s hemp industry is already collapsing ahead of a looming federal THC ban, with licensed growers dropping from 400+ to about 46 and processors cutting back hours. Regulatory Pushback: Texas hemp businesses and retailers are suing over new THC rules, arguing the state is acting like a monopoly while inventory gets pulled. Legal/Market Pressure: A federal THC limit is threatening Iowa hemp drink sales, while Virginia’s tighter hemp rules are taking effect after court fights. Public Health Angle: A new report flags rising cannabis addiction risk among US adults, adding pressure on treatment and prevention. Enforcement & Safety: Police in Ilocos (Philippines) seized meth and dried marijuana leaves in a major anti-crime operation, while a UK case highlights how cannabis can be tied to drug-driving enforcement. Industry/Business: Curaleaf’s takeover bid for Aurora keeps reshaping cannabis corporate moves, and a new hemp-related CBD finance product expands payments access. Culture/Media: Meghan Markle is reportedly in early talks to return to acting in Netflix’s The Gentlemen, a series built around an underground cannabis empire.
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