AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoRegulatory Scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate probe, issuing Civil Investigative Demands to Bayer and PepsiCo over alleged consumer-protection violations tied to Roundup residue in food. Animal Wellness & Compliance: KND Labs president Nicholas Wilson was elected to the National Animal Supplement Council board as the company expands beyond hemp-derived inputs into broader pet and wellness contract manufacturing. Cannabis Product Policy: A new federal rule aimed at intoxicating hemp drinks could hit THC beverage makers hard this November, with industry groups warning it may effectively outlaw many products on shelves. Public Safety & Health Debate: A report highlights how high-potency cannabis is fueling state-level arguments over psychosis and addiction risks. Water & Pesticides: NI Water urged careful pesticide use this summer after concerns that weed-control chemicals can wash into rivers and raise drinking-water treatment costs. Enforcement & Illicit Markets: Police in Kano arrested 345 suspects in a crackdown targeting drug distribution, including cannabis. Local Access Changes: Cape Town will open an appointment-only Home Affairs office in the CBD Civic Centre to reduce queues. Industry Watch: Dutch cannabis growers face backlash after a Canadian cannabis firm backed by Altria moved to buy a major licensed Dutch grower.
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