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A federal law enacted in November 2025 changes the legal definition of hemp, and starting November 12, 2026, viable cannabis seeds capable of producing plants above the new THC threshold will no longer qualify as hemp under federal law. That could make interstate sales and shipping of many traditional high-THC marijuana seeds illegal, which is why seed companies are warning that some products may disappear from the U.S. market or become much harder to buy. 

So, as of September 11, 2026, they haven't all been…

Marijuana is becoming increasingly accepted as a legitimate medical treatment and research subject in the U.S. Federal policy changes in 2026 are making it easier for researchers and licensed medical-marijuana businesses to operate, potentially accelerating studies into cannabis-based treatments. That could lead to more reliable cannabis medicines and clearer guidance for patients.

Another encouraging development is that more jurisdictions continue to recognize marijuana's medical and therapeutic potential,…

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study published in the journal PAIN found that Cannabis sativa terpenes were as effective as morphine at reducing chronic neuropathic pain and a combination of the two analgesics further enhanced pain relief without negative side effects. Read more….

A growing number of Americans are embracing cannabis culture with 74% saying they don’t hold negative views of marijuana users, and 62% having tried it themselves. But where in the U.S. is the cannabis scene truly thriving?

A recent study by online real estate platform Real Estate Witch ranked the top “weed cities” across the country, and Florida made a strong showing with four cities landing in the top 50. To read more on this click here!

A newly published study on cannabis as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finds that medical marijuana—especially non-flower formulations—”represent a cost-effective adjunctive therapy for moderate PTSD under various reimbursement scenarios.”

The findings indicate that given certain assumptions about the efficacy and cost of medical cannabis for PTSD, it would be worthwhile for health insurance providers and other healthcare payors to include coverage of marijuana alongside other standard…