AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoHemp & Regulation: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, with sales ending in Nov. 2026 and a full phase-out by Dec. 2030, a win for farmworkers and public health. Industrial Hemp Jobs: South Africa’s Eastern Cape says a local hemp processing breakthrough using existing cotton technology could unlock a full value chain and thousands of rural jobs. US Policy & Compliance: Illinois lawmakers are weighing a cannabis omnibus push that would tighten dispensary security rules and create a simpler $200 registration path for non-intoxicating hemp products as federal scheduling shifts loom. Business Funding: New Jersey Economic Development Authority says about $5M remains for its Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program, offering $75K reimbursements for eligible licensed operators. Finance Watch: Cannabis REIT IIPR repaid $282M in May 2026 senior notes, reducing near-term refinancing pressure and improving flexibility for leasing and growth. Industry Culture: Zalympix returns to Los Angeles as a “cannabis Olympics” style competition and marketplace featuring 100+ brands and major rap performances.
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