AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoRegulatory Fight: Farm groups say Bayer is turning on U.S. growers after the company asked for import duties on Chinese-made glyphosate tied to Roundup cancer claims, arguing the move would protect domestic supply while critics call it a hit to already-stressed farmers. Sports Integrity: SAIDS confirmed drug testing at South Africa’s Craven Week, saying analytics helped flag a Junior Springbok player’s anabolic steroid positive. Enforcement & New THC Products: Gardaí arrested two men after raids found €2m+ in cannabis-infused jellies and THC/HHC vapes, with forensic testing pending. Medical Cannabis in Care: A Journal of Cannabis Research survey finds most U.S. healthcare professionals support medical cannabis but many lack structured training, relying on personal experience and media. Cannabis & Mental Health Use: A study on women in San Diego reports many substitute cannabis for prescription anxiety/depression meds, especially among those with sleep issues. Industry Infrastructure: Safe Harbor unveiled an IaaS operating model for cannabis banking at the ACB eXperience conference, targeting scalable compliance operations. THC Drinks Trend: Reports highlight THC-infused beverages rising as an alcohol alternative, as U.S. alcohol consumption continues to soften. Public Safety: RCMP reminded festivalgoers that impairment from cannabis is still impairment, urging sober rides and avoiding illicit substances.
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