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Workers send a strong message on the eve of Green Wednesday, the second-highest-grossing day for cannabis sales.

Controversial among consumers and some operators, remediating cannabis with radiation may soon carry a labeling requirement in Massachusetts. […]

From December 11, a cannabis seed’s legal status depends on the THC of the plant it came from. Seed banks are moving US orders offshore, breeders are […]

The latest federal investment brings ibogaine—yes, the Schedule I substance—one step closer to U.S. clinical trials, months after Trump signed an […]

A glassblower who outlasted the drug war, a soil detective and a breeder who learned the hard way that free genetics “come with friends.” Here […]

“Legalization alone does not guarantee a competitive market, and simply allowing existing companies to serve more customers would fall short of […]

Australia’s medical cannabis market is predicted to exceed USD 2.67 billion by 2035, according to a recent Market.us Media report. The market was […]

While the Illinois ban on hemp-derived THC products formally took effect on Thursday, the state has agreed to delay enforcement of the law by one […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing to continue a current rider in federal law that shields state medical marijuana programs from […]

Mike Adams takes a 12-pack of 1 mg THC lager into the Kentucky woods. The buzz is gentle. The regulatory deadline isn’t. <p>The post I Found […]

Kansas’s newly elected incoming Democratic governor has made it clear she wants to legalize marijuana, arguing that the Trump administration’s […]

Nearly every Republican member of Congress whose reelection campaign was supported by marijuana industry donations funneled through a Trump-linked […]

WI gov & top lawmaker on marijuana; TX officials talk hemp & THC priorities; Joe Rogan: TX GOP lost because of cannabis; CA soil op-ed […]

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The hemp THC “loophole” in the 2018 Farm Bill narrowed slightly on Thursday as two more state bans took effect. Partial federal hemp ban in effect, […]

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The cannabis company will host a grand opening on Nov. 13, marking its sixth location in Volusia County and 165th store nationwide.

The companies partnered to launch the Advanced Cannabis Cultivation Specialist Certificate program at 40-plus colleges and universities.

Texas’s incoming Democratic lieutenant governor said a bill to legally regulate THC products will be one of her top priorities in the 2027 […]

An estimated 1.2 million adults in Great Britain use cannabis daily or almost daily, according to new research, with middle-aged consumers reporting […]

The first phase of the federal government’s ban on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products went into effect on Nov. 12.

“Farmers are effectively paying the state for the privilege of not growing cannabis, even when taking a season off may be necessary to maintain the […]

Wisconsin’s incoming Democratic governor says he wants to use revenue from legalizing marijuana to offset federal cuts to Medicaid, while a top […]

A banking collapse, a political scandal and a president ousted have plunged Paraguay into crisis. Could cannabis help the country rebuild its […]

Brazil’s medical cannabis market grew 15% year over year and has more than quadrupled its revenue since August 2022. As prescriptions rise and […]

The first phase of the federal hemp ban takes effect today, November 12, 2026, stripping hemp status from cannabinoids the plant can’t produce […]

Joe Rogan says a key reason that Texas Republicans did so poorly in last week’s midterm elections is because members of the party pushed to ban THC […]

From the industry veterans behind MJ Unpacked, this new trade show is dedicated exclusively to the people who grow, process and manufacture cannabis […]

As of Thursday, it is no longer federally legal to produce or sell hemp products that contain cannabinoids that can’t be naturally produced by the […]

“These findings suggest medical cannabis may provide an alternative therapy for some patients with a long history of prescription opioids and […]

“Our findings highlight the need for further investigation into the potential use of marijuana, which could offer novel targets for IOP modulation […]

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Only 11 percent of respondents described cannabis as a “gateway drug,” and only two percent defined it as “very dangerous.” The post Survey: […]

One label rarely fits every market. Attorney Casey Leaver will break down packaging mistakes and how to stay fully compliant at MJBizCon. The […]

North Carolina House Minority Leader Robert Reives (D), who is running for House speaker with the Democratic Party’s backing, indicated on […]

A study by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers found that men who occasionally consume cannabis have stronger reactions than […]

Workers at District Cannabis’ Hagerstown, Maryland, facility have voted to join United Food & Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 27. The […]

An unnamed real estate investor paid $4.1 million for a large downtown Columbus building housing a marijuana MSO. Ohio cannabis store sells to […]

Israel is still the only country to take formal action against allegations that Canadian licensed cannabis producers are illegally “dumping” product […]

Ongoing research suggested a connection between white-tipping and red photon exposure and a possible solution of adding far-red light. Here’s what […]

A comprehensive independent scientific review of TruCBN’s safety dossier marks a major milestone toward bringing clinically studied cannabinoids into […]

Florida’s House twice unanimously backed medical marijuana fee relief for veterans. Both bills died in the Senate. One advocate wants a vote in […]

From the industry veterans behind MJ Unpacked, a new trade show dedicated exclusively to the people who grow, process, and manufacture cannabis […]

Texas Democrats pre-filed three adult-use cannabis legalization proposals this week, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD reports. State Reps. John Bucy III of Austin […]

New Hampshire state Rep. Jared Sullivan (D) of Bethlehem said that the state is closer than ever to legalizing adult-use cannabis after Democrats won […]

The cannabis company awarded veterans in Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware and Illinois $5,000 each to help offset housing costs.

The cannabis company raised the money through its Round Up with RISE dispensary program and donated it to the veterans nonprofit.

Beth Castrodale is an American novelist, occasional book reviewer, and literary fiction writer known for her debut novel Marion Hatley and her […]

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A former advisor to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused Susie Wiles, President Trump’s former chief of staff, of guiding White House […]

State Democrats, who will control the House, filed bills to legalize and regulate cannabis for those 21 and older in the Lone Star State.

Snoop Dogg is bringing Tha Dogg House to Barcelona, marking his third European location. The members-only cannabis club joins a growing wave of […]

Texas Democrats filed bills to legalize recreational cannabis, letting adults 21 and older possess 2 ounces, grow 12 plants and buy from licensed […]

The new findings highlight improved product standards that exceed California’s current testing requirements.

Brave Hearts and Mean Gene join Arcana’s platform for collaborative breeding and commercialization.

The Democratic coalition called on US lawmakers to pass the legislation in the lame-duck session so cannabis ‘businesses can bank like everyone […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome TerrAscend (TSX: TSND) Executive Chairman Jason […]

New Trulieve-branded kiosk offers qualified patients product access, education and personalized guidance.

Germany and Canada are the only jurisdictions in which competition law clearance was required.

Descendants of the famed World War II commander have turned a Massachusetts family farm into a 55-employee cannabis business committed to hiring […]

Beginning Thursday, hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8 and THCA products, will be classified as “marijuana” in Missouri and only […]

Six Michigan communities voted on Election Day on local cannabis business operations, MLive reports. Four of the communities voted to expand or allow […]

Workers at Zen Leaf Dispensary in Highland Park, Illinois, last week received final approval to decertify their membership in the United Food and […]

A five-lab study found that some calibration vials measured differently from what their labels stated, a discrepancy that can carry through to […]

The letter accompanied the release of the company’s third-quarter financial results.

CEO Ryan Ross says the state’s Nov. 12 planned prohibition is harsher than the federal law and will push demand to illicit sellers.

Banned pesticides as well as toxic ingredients due to be outlawed in 2028 were found in almost half of 49 California cannabis products screened by […]

Spain becomes the second European country in Tha Dogg House’s global expansion.

Brands now get verified retailer sales and daily-refreshed menu data in one place, for a more complete picture of their market. Headset now gives […]

The plaintiffs filed for a temporary restraining order and an injunction to prevent the Illinois Hemp Act from taking effect on Nov. 12, 2026.

Cannabis Media Council launches “50 Years of Vision” campaign with partner NORML to celebrate Alice O’Leary Randall’s Project 50 archive.

The facility in British Columbia will allow the cannabis company to preserve, propagate and develop 500-plus cultivars.

The state’s Division of Cannabis Regulation cautioned licensees not to participate in interstate commerce under a federal Schedule III listing.

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Only a handful of medical cannabis operators have publicly announced the DEA recognized their dispensaries as federally legal. And no MMJ operator in […]

A facility running GrowPros Chameleon 4 channel lights cut its flower cycle from 63 days to 48. In December, blind judges decide whether the quality […]

Growers without a cannabis license face civil and criminal penalties for holding flower after Nov. 12. Hemp farms are running out of time. Illinois […]

The company reports 30% net revenue growth in cannabis segment, 18% growth in Canada medical cannabis revenue and 17% growth in Canada adult-use […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome Organigram Global (NASDAQ: OGI) CEO James Yamanaka […]

The midterm elections mean Texas has a golden opportunity to legalize cannabis, and create an industry bigger and better than any other state’s. How […]

Missouri’s attorney general accuses four retailers of selling over-limit THC products as hemp while posing as licensed dispensaries. Missouri AG sues […]

Michigan cannabis operators backed a Republican candidate for governor after he pledged to cut a new wholesale tax, but are hopeful a Democratic […]

Zen Leaf Dispensary employees overwhelmingly vote to remove the union.

Legislative efforts to legalize marijuana for medical and adult purposes in several states received a boost following Tuesday’s midterm election […]

State-licensed operators who sell adult-use cannabis products, or who hold dual licensure, do not yet appear to be eligible to receive federal […]

In trying to solve one problem, with revised federal hemp regulations set to take effect Dec. 11, lawmakers failed to understand the plant’s […]

Simply Pure Trenton, the locally owned dispensary in Ewing Township, New Jersey, is expanding their Green Wednesday sale to last all week long, and […]

Voters’ decision came just months after data became public showing a nearly 1,200 percent rise in marijuana possession arrests citywide. The post […]

Researchers determined, “Labels do not consistently predict genetic ancestry, major cannabinoid content, terpene profile, or human outcomes.” The […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell watch cannabis news react to a sweeping set of midterm […]

Pax resisted all-in-one cannabis vapes. Laura Fogelman explains how the Pax Trip uses ocean-bound plastic to tackle sustainability. Why […]

The combined company debuts its new name ahead of Hall of Flowers with 48 leading brands, 975 active stores, three service tiers and a technology […]

The industry organization said Texas voters ‘delivered a powerful message’ in ousting Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The company’s local agricultural film production brings technical expertise and manufacturing closer to American growers, distributors and […]

The cannabis company’s MÜV retail facility will serve medical patients in Nassau County, expanding its footprint to 164 stores nationwide.

CONBUD believes legalization wasn’t just about making cannabis legal. It was about creating opportunity for the people that carried the weight of […]

The cannabis company’s enhanced premium offer remains outstanding.

The company agreed to acquire Aurora for C$7.80 per Aurora common share, representing a 93% premium to its unaffected share price and a 21% premium […]

The company entered into the amendment in connection with its plan of arrangement with Vireo Growth Inc.

Democratic politicians who support marijuana legalization won key races across the country on Election Night. Major progress in Congress and in the […]