AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClinical Research: A Phase 2 LiBBY trial reports a CBD/THC oral oil (2mg THC/100mg CBD) rapidly cuts agitation in hospice-eligible advanced dementia patients, with benefits holding through 12 weeks and no medication-related serious adverse events. Hemp Policy & Regulation: U.S. Rep. Andy Barr introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act to set a federal framework for hemp consumables, including uniform cultivation/manufacturing/testing/labeling rules and a 21+ retail age limit. Enforcement & Smuggling: Paraguay’s SENAD seized 311kg of high-THC marijuana hidden in two pickup trucks imported from Miami, valued at about $4.3M; Ireland also saw major port busts, including €1.95M in cannabis and cocaine at Dublin Port. Research Partnerships: Ole Miss and Southern Sky Brands are partnering on a study of CBD’s effects on sleep quality. Industry Moves: STM Canna launched RollCraft pre-roll automation for lower-volume producers, and Vireo Growth agreed to acquire Planet 13, adding 36 dispensaries across Florida, Illinois and Nevada. Marketing/Legal: Former Gov. Mike Huckabee is pressing a federal case against Meta over alleged fake CBD gummy endorsements. Workplace: Sales reps at The Botanist New Jersey voted to unionize with UFCW Local 360.
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