Last updated: July 31, 2026 12 Cannabis Industry Trends Shaping Hemp and Marijuana in 2026 The biggest cannabis industry trends of 2026 are not all moving in the same direction. State-regulated marijuana markets continue to mature, consumer preferences are becoming more specific, and some product formats are gaining ground. At the same time, a scheduled federal hemp-law change could sharply narrow the market for many hemp-derive… Read more

Imagine if you were living during the days of Prohibition, watching as alcohol transitioned from an illegal substance to a well-regulated, taxable commodity. Today, we're witnessing a similar shift with marijuana. In a ground-breaking move, the government reschedules marijuana from a schedule 1 substance to a schedule 3. In this article, we'll uncover what this really means, shedding light on the implications surrounding this fundamental change… Read more