Despite federal hurdles, WSU researchers at the Center for Cannabis Policy Research and Outreach (CCPRO) are expanding cannabis science and collaboration.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed SB 2514 into law which will now allow the state to revoke medical cannabis cards for individuals who have been convicted of drug-related crimes.

The statewide initiative, launched July 1, aims to improve cannabis product safety, labeling accuracy, and testing consistency.

New contract includes retroactive wage increases and employer-paid benefits through the union’s Health & Welfare Fund.

Blue Sky Hemp Venture sold its hemp food division to Fresh Hemp Foods to focus on cannabis and contract manufacturing.

As we hit mid-way in 2025, let’s take a look back at some of the trending cannabis and hemp regulations that took place in the US.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering cannabis on state-tribal cannabis regulations in Montana, our podcast discussion on cannabis cultivation, our blog on compliance with federal regulations, public commentary on new standards, and hemp packaging enforcement in Florida.

Daniela Vergara, PhD, discusses her work with on the production of photo periods and the importance of data sharing.

We’re halfway through 2025, so let’s revisit the top five articles this year covering research, regulations, and other industry insights.

The results highlight gender disparities, uncertainty about vape contents, and the growing use of synthetic products.

Expanding the organizations’ accredited safety and quality certification program, CSQ is adding new standards for cannabis retail, warehousing, and distribution.

In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Daniela Vergara, PhD, Hemp Specialist at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Anna Schwabe, PhD, Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado, discussing the evolution of cannabis cultivation and the need for regional climate data. Their recent project, funded by the Agricultural Genomics Foundation, studies 10 cannabis varieties grown by farmers in different regions, specifically plant characteristics, soil type, and harvest metrics. They aim to understand how environmental factors affect cannabis yield and quality, providing actionable insights for farmers and breeders.

Daniela Vergara, PhD, explains her work with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

“Operation Safe Summer” removed nearly 11,000 noncompliant hemp packages in first week of enforcement, citing violations of child-protection standards.

This blog explains how cannabis businesses can navigate evolving regulations as federal oversight looms, emphasizing compliance with GACP, cGMP, and OSHA standards for future success.