Mississippi The National Institute on Drug Abuse said it again intends to award a federal contract to the University of Mississippi to grow cannabis for federal research purposes. To date, the university has been the only institution granted such permission. According to a contract notice of intent published online, the agency will award a noncompetitive contract to the university that extends the current contract through March 22, 2022. The University of Mississippi has held the sole federal contract for growing marijuana-for research purposes only-since 1968. Missouri Clovr, the state's first licensed edibles maker, was prepared to begin production in December. The company eventually will be one of 86 licensed processors in Missouri. Clovr plans to produce cannabis edibles, vape cartridges, pre-rolls and other infused products. In another matter, a Pennsylvania man sued Missouri medical marijuana regulators, declaring that the state's residency requirement violates the U.S. Constitution and stifles investment in the industry. ` January 2021 | mjbizdaily.com 29http://www.mjbizdaily.com