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Time Is Running Out to Protect US Cannabis Seed and Genetics Industry

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August 12, 2026

[#item_full_content] The impending changes to the definition of hemp, including seeds, threaten the entire seed industry and cannabis biodiversity. Time Is Running Out to Protect US Cannabis Seed and Genetics Industry Read More

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