OG article Brandon by Downs November 17, 2025 A Modesto couple faces serious felony charges after their arrest in Mississippi, where authorities uncovered a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation allegedly sourcing product from California. Jose De Jesus Vasquez Estrada, 26, and Karissa Renee McDonald, 23, were pulled over Wednesday afternoon during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 20 in Rankin County, east of Jackson. Deputies grew suspicious of the vehicle's nervous

OG article by Rod Kight November 17, 2025 Congress has effectively dismantled the hemp industry with recent farm bill amendments, banning popular products like delta-8 THC and imposing stringent THC limits that render most cultivation unviable, leaving farmers, processors, and retailers scrambling for survival strategies. The changes, driven by pharmaceutical lobbying and moral panics over intoxicating hemp derivatives, reclassify many CBD-adjacent items as Schedule I drugs,

OG article by Tony Lange November 17, 2025 In a stark policy reversal, the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump's administration has directed federal prosecutors to prioritize enforcement of simple cannabis possession crimes, signaling a tougher stance on marijuana despite ongoing state-level legalization efforts. The memo, issued to U.S. Attorneys nationwide, emphasizes aggressive pursuit of federal charges for individuals caught with small amounts of can

OG article by Julian Quintana and Niko Clemmons November 17, 2025 Popular YouTuber Jack Doherty, a 22-year-old with nearly 15 million subscribers known for prank videos and flaunting luxury, was arrested in Miami Beach early Saturday during a targeted enforcement operation. The incident unfolded around 3 a.m. in the 700 block of Washington Avenue, where officers spotted Doherty filming in the roadway, posing a public safety risk amid nightlife crowds. Despite repeated orders

OG article by Sallie Blackmon, MJBizDaily Contributor November 17, 2025 The cannabis industry is shifting from a "potency race" focused on high THC percentages to "functional THC," emphasizing precise cannabinoid ratios for targeted, reliable effects like focus or relaxation. This evolution addresses consumer frustrations with inconsistent experiences due to variable testing and overemphasis on potency, which has driven pricing but not satisfaction. Brands are pioneering thi

OG article by Marijuana Moment November 17, 2025 Georgia's Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has approved a new dispensing license, bringing the total to 19 active licenses amid a surge in patient registrations. The license was awarded to FFD Georgia Holdings LLC in Atlanta, the only applicant in the latest round. This development follows the program surpassing 25,000 active patients, with Executive Director Andrew Turnage reporting a total of 33,314 registered pa

OG article by Anthony Martinelli November 14, 2025 A compelling analysis in the International Journal of Drug Policy  spotlights U.S. adult-use cannabis regulators surpassing alcohol agencies in embedding public health priorities, based on annual reports from 22 cannabis bodies and 20 alcohol counterparts across 24 recreational-legal states. Researchers quantified references to health missions, inter-agency collaborations, prevention programs, and enforcement partnerships, u

OG article by MJBizDaily Staff November 14, 2025 In a swift, shadowy congressional pivot, Sen. Mitch McConnell has orchestrated a hemp ban within a federal spending bill, signed by President Trump on November 12, 2025, threatening to obliterate the $28 billion U.S. hemp-derived cannabinoid sector that employs 325,000 and generates $13.2 billion in wages. Redefining hemp from a 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold to total THC per container—at a mere 0.4 milligrams—the law targets into

OG article by Nicole Ki November 14, 2025 A comprehensive study tracking Canadian youth cannabis use post-2018 legalization paints an unexpectedly positive picture: monthly or more frequent consumption dipped from 15.0% in 2017–2018 to 12.3% in 2021–2022 among secondary school students. Drawing from the COMPASS cohort across 85 schools in six provinces, researchers analyzed 38,885 pre-legalization and 29,619 post-legalization participants, identifying shifts in behavioral an

OG article by Erin McEvoy November 14, 2025 Minnesota's hemp and THC producers are bracing for battle against the newly enacted federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, viewing it as an existential threat to their burgeoning industry. Signed into law by President Donald Trump on November 12, 2025, the measure—tucked into a must-pass spending bill—closes the 2018 Farm Bill loophole that defined hemp as cannabis with under 0.3% delta-9 THC, expanding prohibitions to

OG article by Anthony Martinelli November 14, 2025 The recent closure of the Farm Bill's "loophole" has ignited jubilation among regulated cannabis stakeholders, effectively targeting the explosive $28.3 billion market for intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. Signed into law by President Donald Trump on November 12, 2025, and set to take effect in November 2026, the ban aims to curb unregulated sales at smoke shops, gas stations, and major retailers like Target and Circle

OG article by Robert Hoban November 14, 2025 A groundbreaking laboratory study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences  has unveiled the potent immunomodulatory properties of CAN296, a cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract. Conducted by researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the research focused on its effects on human T cells, specifically CD4+ helper T cells and CD8+ cytotoxic T cells isolated f