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Quiet gains in genetics and agronomy set hemp’s next growth cycle in motion

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December 24, 2025

[#item_full_content] These stories show 2025 as a year of preparation rather than payoff in genetics and agronomy—building the technical and regulatory foundation needed. Quiet gains in genetics and agronomy set hemp’s next growth cycle in motion Read More

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