Will Hemp Beverages Survive Federal Ban on Low-THC Inclusion?

        Perhaps hemp beverages, legal Medical MJ and low-THC CBD makers have different goals--but the entire $28Billion dollar USA entire segment hang in the balance--done by 11/12/26. This spring Pres. Trumps' FDA/DEA/NIH all have set rules to lift the hemp and cannabinoids sector--but a united, consumer-driven policy response is needed NOW. This May 20-21 be part of the unique gathering--our 7th CBD OutLook conference in Broomfield, Colo-- which brings 4 tracks, 11 panels and 28 expert voices to unravel where policy, science and business must face this historic cliff: "How can the industry avoid the 11/12/26 cliff which will wipe out all these formats, doses and servings for the multi-billion dollar consumer demand market?   Six different proposed federal bills would delay, amend or change the hemp ban, two notably placing the regulation of hemp products back into the hands of state governments--including allowing interstate shipments. 

       "Our conference won't start with pre-determined outcomes-- there are now six different DEM/GOP pending with six federal bills-- but we will offer the most expert group of thought leaders to assess where we are, and where can solve this impending cliff," says conference organizer Lloyd Covens, the creator of decade-old West420NewsWeekly. With more than 100 Colorado companies directly serving the hemp, CBD and low-THC industry, Covens brings the discussion to the Westminster hotel (Drury Plaza hotel) located just 17 miles between Boulder, Denver and Ft Collins. 

        The November hemp redefinition would criminalize all current low-THC drinks-- which typically hold 5 or 10 milligrams of hemp-derived THC-- and force the popular drinks off package store shelves (including in Minnesota, Florida, Illinois and across the southern states) as well as some bar/restaurant adult-use access.

In its first two years of access, the start of low-THC hemp drinks have sold over $2Billion, with a non-hemp ban allowing the markets to grow beyond $6Billion in the next three years.

       A treasure trove of legal and regulatory minds gather in Denver including Jason Adelstone (Harris Slikowski), Robert Hoban (ARROWS/CTrust), Jordan Wellington (Strategies64), Jonathan Miller (U.S. Hemp Roundtable), Amber Lengacher(Kight Law) and Susan Hays (HaysLaw-Austin) offer more than 80 years of combined expertise to attack the complex intersection during 11 expert panels and presentations. "Ten lead attorneys," notes Covens, "and some of them agree." More insight from key regulators from Minnesota, Kentucky, Texas and Colorado offer unique regulator oversight. Hear live from legend Joe Hodas (who led WANA Brands and the first THC drinks at DIXIE Elixirs), CBD originator Charlottes' Web, CDA and Edibles. An advanced panel from key hemp beverage experts will be streamed at 10am MDT, May 21.

        A new Medicare benefit for seniors starting 1/1/26 will offer eligible seniors a $500/year CBD supplement from local Health Management (ACOs) associations- with those research results for pain/anxiety/sleep all feeding a massive research project spearheaded by Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 2026 is a ground-breaking year for federal and state action on medical cannabis, adult hemp drinks and for research and investment as never before. 

        Be one of the decision-makers in the re-connected market for legal hemp-derived (low THC) edibles, tinctures, drinks and softgels setting the next level.  Several sessions will also be live-streamed and are accessible through the conference "gold sponsors" invite.  Request streaming link by texting 970-200-2221

      Please see the full agenda and related hemp regulation articles at: linkedin.com/in/drlloydcbgresearch/  to reserve your seat.  Save $45 using promo code  "CBD4mg"  at Eventbrite link above or 303-824-9265