AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoHemp Deadline: Retailers face a Dec. 11 federal deadline that could sharply restrict hemp-derived products if Congress does not act. Industry advocates are urging businesses to contact lawmakers and trade groups now. CBD Market: A new industry report forecasts the CBD oil and consumer-health market will grow from $77.14 billion in 2025 to $98.27 billion in 2026. The estimate points to strong demand, though it is a broad market forecast, not a measure of CBD-only sales. State Rules: Illinois restrictions taking effect this week require many intoxicating hemp products to be sold through licensed cannabis dispensaries, with new licensing rules for hemp processing and manufacturing. Oregon hemp farmers, meanwhile, warn proposed federal changes could hurt their industry. Health Research: Recent studies have raised concerns about cannabis use and heart risks, and higher mortality among people with alcohol-associated hepatitis. The findings concern cannabis use broadly, not CBD specifically.
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