EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 38 MIN
Schedule III Changes Everything — This Is Just the Beginning
from The Dime · host Dr Matt Moore, Zach Edge, Bryan Fields
Schedule III isn’t the finish line.It’s the starting gun.The EO said a lot — but most operators aren’t ready for what it actually means.This week we sit down with Zach Edge and Dr. Matthew Moore to break down:Why Schedule III is guidance, not rules — and why the real impact comes during rulemakingWhat GMP, CFR, and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing will actually require from operatorsWhich parts of the supply chain face the biggest disruption as cannabis moves forwardChapters00:00 Historic Changes in Cannabis Scheduling03:13 The Impact of Hemp in the New Landscape06:07 Strategic Shifts for Cannabis Operators08:59 Navigating Regulatory Changes11:58 The Role of Pharmacies in the New Market15:04 Global Trade and Competition in Cannabis17:53 Research Opportunities and Challenges21:02 Veterans and the Future of CBD24:02 The Supply Chain Dynamics26:47 The Future of Hemp and CBD Products29:56 Final Thoughts on the Cannabis Industry Summary:In this episode, Bryan Fields discusses the recent changes in cannabis scheduling with experts Zach Edge and Matthew Moore. They explore the implications of the new executive order, particularly regarding hemp and its potential impact on the industry. The conversation delves into the strategic shifts that cannabis operators need to consider, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the opportunities for research that arise from the new regulations. They also discuss the challenges in the supply chain and the potential market dynamics as the industry evolves. Guest Links:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rho-advisory/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-edge/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmoore09/Our Links:Bryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterExtraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcastThe Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.🎥 YouTube: The Dime📸 Instagram: The Dimehttps://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Schedule III isn’t the finish line.It’s the starting gun. The EO said a lot — but most operators aren’t ready for what it actually means. This week we sit down with Zach Edge and Dr. Matthew Moore to break down: Why Schedule III is guidance, not rules — and why the real impact comes during rulemaking What GMP, CFR, and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing will actually require from operators Which parts of the supply chain face the biggest disruption as cannabis moves forward Chapters 00:00 Historic Changes in Cannabis Scheduling 03:13 The Impact of Hemp in the New Landscape 06:07 Strategic Shifts for Cannabis Operators 08:59 Navigating Regulatory Changes 11:58 The Role of Pharmacies in the New Market 15:04 Global Trade and Competition in Cannabis 17:53 Research Opportunities and Challenges 21:02 Veterans and the Future of CBD 24:02 The Supply Chain Dynamics 26:47 The Future of Hemp and CBD Products 29:56 Final Thoughts on the Cannabis Industry Summary: In this episode, Bryan Fields discusses the recent changes in cannabis scheduling with experts Zach Edge and Matthew Moore. They explore the implications of the new executive order, particularly regarding hemp and its potential impact on the industry. The conversation delves into the strategic shifts that cannabis operators need to consider, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the opportunities for research that arise from the new regulations. They also discuss the challenges in the supply chain and the potential market dynamics as the industry evolves. Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rho-advisory/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-edge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmoore09/ Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/
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