Hemp News Today — October 28, 2026
Why dealmakers call MJBizCon ‘THE conference’ and more — today's hemp signal.
The hemp and cannabis industries are abuzz with activity, as major players converge on key events and grapple with regulatory shifts. MJBizCon, a leading conference for the cannabis industry, is drawing dealmakers and experts who see it as a premier platform for networking and deal-making. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, hemp firms are preparing for the impending federal ban on hemp-derived products with THC levels above 0.3%, and are taking advantage of a state rule allowing them to quarantine inventory.
As the industry navigates changing regulations and market conditions, states with mature cannabis markets are re-examining their tax structures. Nevada, a state with a well-established cannabis industry, is considering a tax increase on cannabis sales. This development comes as hemp businesses, like those in Rhode Island, face their own challenges in adapting to evolving federal and state rules. Against this backdrop, industry stakeholders are seeking opportunities for growth and collaboration, underscoring the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the hemp and cannabis sectors.
Today's signal:
• Why dealmakers call MJBizCon ‘THE conference’ (mjbizdaily.com)
• Rhode Island hemp firms can quarantine inventory ahead of federal THC ban (mjbizdaily.com)
• Nevada latest mature cannabis market to consider tax increase (mjbizdaily.com)