Federal update: DOJ partially rescheduled medical cannabis to Schedule III (April 28, 2026 final order). State-licensed medical operators may apply for expedited DEA registration through June 27, 2026; DEA hearing on full rescheduling set for June 29, 2026.
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Trichome

Botany & Cultivation

Glandular structures on cannabis flowers that produce cannabinoids and terpenes

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Cannabis Cup
High Times' annual cannabis competition — the industry's most recognized award
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A marketed octyl cannabinoid with no published pharmacology — buyer beware
Dr. Sue Sisley
Researcher conducting FDA-approved clinical trials of cannabis for PTSD in veterans
Clemency
Umbrella term for pardon, commutation, or reprieve — reduces consequences of conviction
Head grower
Lead cultivator responsible for day-to-day growing decisions and crop quality
USDA
US Department of Agriculture — oversees the federal hemp cultivation program

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