Year: 2026

Texas Officials Sued Again Over Hemp THC Product Restrictions

“We are asking the Court to uphold the Texas Constitution, protect thousands of Texas jobs, and keep policy decisions where they belong—with the elected representatives of the people.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Several members of the hemp industry are filing an additional lawsuit against the state of Texas alleging the ban on nearly […]

Latino Power 100 in Cannabis: Nominations Open August 21

A new annual list will name 100 Latino and Hispanic leaders shaping cannabis around the world. Nominations open Friday; anyone can submit one, including for themselves, and nominees can live anywhere. Who are the Latino leaders cannabis should be paying attention to? Maybe it is a founder building a company in California. Maybe it is […]

Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA’s Final Brief Asks Judge for Schedule III

The government spent most of its final brief making the legal case for Schedule III. Then, in the closing pages, it took the opposition’s witnesses apart, and quoted some of those same witnesses to prove cannabis is medicine. One scientist walked away almost untouched. She works at the DEA. The federal government’s closing argument for […]

Cannabis Drinks Help People Consume Less Alcohol While Improving Sleep And Mood, Study Finds

Most people who consume cannabis beverages end up drinking less alcohol— and see improved sleep, less stress and reduced pain, according to the results of a new study. The results come as Congress is considering whether to allow a currently scheduled ban on hemp THC products to take effect as scheduled in November or to […]

Lawmakers press Trump for cannabis rescheduling guidance (Newsletter: August 20, 2026)

NH lawmakers override marijuana greenhouse veto; Study: Medical cannabis helps sleep; Study: Psilocybin boosts mental health; Rescheduling op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for […]

FDA Wants Help Monitoring Marijuana And Hemp Posts On TikTok, Reddit And Instagram

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a contractor to monitor social media sites like TikTok, Instagram and Reddit for conversations about marijuana and hemp products, and to conduct a survey of cannabis consumers, among other tasks. The agency said in a request for quotes that it is seeking help to “address knowledge gaps […]

New Hampshire Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Cultivation In Greenhouses

New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. The Senate on Wednesday voted 16-8 to reverse Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s (R) decision, and the House of Representatives did so by a vote of 257-44. Supporters argue that the proposal will make cannabis […]

Speed Without Compromise

Barney’s Farm pairs eight familiar cannabis names with BF Super Auto #1 to deliver faster, light-independent cycles without abandoning the character that made the originals stand out. Championship genetics shouldn’t depend on the season, calendar, or a perfectly managed light cycle. This collection reimagines eight of cannabis’s most celebrated modern names as autoflowers, each crossed […]

Barcelona’s Plan Druida Is Turning Up the Pressure on Cannabis Clubs

Barcelona’s Plan Druida expands police presence and surveillance in response to drug trafficking and use, while also placing the city’s cannabis clubs under renewed pressure. Although authorities present it as a modern public-safety strategy, its focus on control, pressure on cannabis clubs, and drug use reflects the same prohibitionist approach that could deepen the criminalization […]

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