AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHemp THC Policy: Senate Appropriations leaders moved to delay a planned federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp THC products, extending funding and pushing the ban date to Dec. 11—giving the industry a short runway to lobby for a regulated compromise. Retail Access for Seniors: Arizona’s Life is Chill and LoveBud are rolling out a “Easy Mode” cannabis ordering kiosk at Sun Lakes Country Club, aiming to make ordering simpler for residents and reduce barriers to delivery. Workforce Training: Connecticut’s Social Equity Council partnered with SCSU to fund a fully online, 16-week cannabis industry certificate, targeting careers across compliance, cultivation, product development, and retail. Science & Addiction: A Yale-supported study links cannabis use and cannabis use disorder to different genetic and brain patterns, suggesting addiction isn’t just “more of the same.” Cultivation Expansion (International): Ghana’s NACOC issued its first medicinal/industrial cannabis cultivation licenses to two companies under a low-THC pilot program. Post-Harvest Tech: TOMI Environmental Solutions secured an EPA registration expanding SteraMist® use for post-harvest food safety plus cannabis/hemp cultivation in indoor and greenhouse settings. Industry Ops Tech: Sweed launched AI-powered Smart Surveys for dispensaries, adding automated Google review invitations to boost feedback and local visibility.
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