AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHemp Policy Shake-Up: The U.S. House passed a budget bill delaying the federal hemp-derived THC crackdown from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, but Texas’ stricter Schedule I-style ban on most hemp THC products still stands, leaving consumers in a legal gray zone. Courtroom Stakes: A federal appeals fight over marijuana rescheduling could swing billions in tax benefits, with claims that Schedule III treatment hinges on state-licensed products that aren’t FDA-approved. Regulation Pressure: A National Agricultural Law Center analysis says the industry is racing to agree on hemp testing rules before the delay expires, while lawmakers push alternative regulatory frameworks. Medical & Safety Watch: Baltimore is urging safe sleep after 11 sleep-related infant deaths in 2026, noting risks from smoking or vaping—including marijuana—around babies. Product & Market Moves: A new THC grape drink launch targets High Holy Days, while LIX Pet Wellness rolls out a CBD/CBG/CBN cat formula. Enforcement & Crime: Texas police arrested a Lubbock man after finding 133 pounds of marijuana and cash in a truck; in the UK, a Liverpool case ended in a cocaine sentence after a suitcase smuggling plot. Research Signals: A lab study suggests common vaping additives (including CBD) can soften lung surfactant at high concentrations, raising caution calls.
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