


The Reason People Are Buying Black Market Weed
Legal marijuana is becoming more and more accessible. Still, in countries like the U.S. and Canada, where there are legal markets in place, black market marijuana sales remain consistent. According to a new survey, the #1 reason people are still buying black market...
Building A Strong Digital Presence For Cannabis Brands: Expert Tips To Adapt To Every Local Market
“In cannabis, the industry is extremely hyperlocal, with each market having its own set of regulations, cannabis taxonomy, and product preferences,” Randa McMinn, chief marketing officer of WM Technology, Inc. MAPS+7.74%+ Free Alerts, known as Weedmaps,...Got storm damage? Here’s 7 cannabis garden first aid tips
It’s that time of year: the weed plants are flowering but the first storms of fall threaten to damage your garden.Southern California had the Tropical Storm Hilary coincide with an earthquake. Multiple inches of rain fell in the course of day. Winds howled. On the...Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas’ Delta-8 THC Ban
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by four cannabis businesses claiming that the law violates the U.S. Constitution. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/federal-judge-blocks-arkansas-delta-8-thc-banMissouri cannabis labs can’t test safety of recalled products, experts say
Cannabis testing experts say Missouri labs aren’t able to test the safety of products allegedly containing hemp-derived distillate, such as the recently recalled goods made by Delta Extraction. Missouri cannabis labs can’t test safety of recalled products,...Kern County, California Cops Shut Down Seven Unlicensed Dispensaries
Seven unlicensed dispensaries in Rosamond, California were shut down by Kern County Sheriff’s office deputies Wednesday, reports the Sierra Sun Times. The dispensaries were stocked with quality pot, offered loyalty programs, and offered raffles and other promotional...
High Times Intellectual Property Acquired By Canadian Firm
Longtime cannabis and counterculture company High Times last week entered an intellectual property partnership with Canada-based Lucy Scientific. The deal includes all of High Times’ existing licensing agreements, including rights to the High Times magazine, Cannabis...
Do We Need Supercharged Cannabis
From a group of European researchers comes news of the discovery of a super-cannabis compound, a cannabinoid 30 times stronger than THC. It was discovered while they were looking for additional medicinal qualities in a host of cannabinoids among 150 known to exist....
As Amsterdam Bows Out, What Will Be The New Capital Of Cannabis Tourism?
Countries like Thailand and South Africa are slowly opening up to marijuana tourism, a multibillion-dollar industry. But others want to avoid Amsterdam’s problems. Amsterdam has dominated cannabis tourism for 40 years, but now it’s stepping back from this...Weed disease hop latent viroid is coming for your plants
Across North America, something called Hop Latent Viroid (HLV) is wreaking havoc. This virus-like infection can make plants sickly and destroy harvests. It’s highly contagious. Studies have estimated that perhaps 40% of cannabis flower sold legally in Canada carries...Oklahoma AG: Lax Cannabis Laws Created ‘Environment Ripe for Exploitation’
The state’s attorney general penned a column urging continued enforcement action on the unregulated market. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/oklahoma-attorney-general-cannabis-illicit-marketNew Jersey is poised to finally legalize most marijuana edibles
Marijuana-infused drinks, baked goods and other familiar THC edibles apparently are finally on their way to New Jersey. New Jersey is poised to finally legalize most marijuana edibles is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis...Medical Pot Patients Enjoy Improved Quality Of Life, Lower Pain, Anxiety And Depression, Research Shows
A recent Australian study involving over 2,300 individuals with chronic health conditions has revealed interesting improvements in their overall quality of life within the initial three months of using medical cannabis. The study, published this week in the journal...
California Increasing Incentives to Get Municipalities On Board with Cannabis Licensing
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is increasing eligibility for its Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant (LJRAG) along with the award amounts for municipalities that are given grants under the program. The LJRAG program is part of the state’s...
A Story as Old as Time
While Bob Dylan’s 1964 release of “The Times They Are A Changin’” became an anthem among frustrated youth, many of whom would go on to call themselves “hippies,” the lyrics ring ever true today. Some six decades later, our society is facing different challenges,...
New York Propping Up the California Marijuana Market
Is it a case of two wrong making a right for consumers? Is New York propping up the California marijuana market? The marijuana has been in a world of hurt. The Golden State continues to step all over itself to deplete a thriving industry. Commercial cannabis sales...
A Guide To Different Types Of Cannabis Products
Cannabis, a plant with a rich history of medicinal and recreational use, has gained increasing acceptance and recognition in recent years. As legalization spreads across different regions, the market for cannabis products has expanded significantly. From traditional...Teamsters, Green Thumb Industries Ratify Contracts in Illinois
The agreements come at RISE dispensary locations in Joliet and Niles, where a strike occurred earlier this year. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/teamsters-green-thumb-industries-ratify-contracts-in-illinoisCan Tilray successfully synergize its cannabis, alcohol businesses?
Can Tilray successfully synergize its cannabis, alcohol businesses? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Ref:...Cannabeginners: The Adventures of Panama Red
Panama is a country most known for two things, the Panama Canal and Panama Red; while a lot is known about the canal, very little is conclusively known about the cannabis cultivar. High Times reached out to cultivators and did a deep dive into the available...
Understanding Insurance for Cannabis Operators: Nuances and Trends
This guest editorial was contributed by Keith Signoriello, the co-owner and principal of C&S Insurance. As legalization efforts gain momentum worldwide, the cannabis industry has experienced rapid growth and shows no signs of slowing down. New opportunities have...
Can CBD Help Anxiety About Seeing A Therapist
It’s estimated that 18.1% of Americans are dealing with an anxiety disorder of some kind, including generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome, or obsessive compulsive disorder. Unfortunately, less than half of individuals with an anxiety disorder...
AI Assistant Forges Future Of Cannabis Delivery, Tailoring Suggestions
With so many unknowns in the future of cannabis retail and delivery, one thing is certain: artificial intelligence (AI) will be a big part of it. The technology allows product recommendations to be tailored to a consumer’s specific preferences. AI assistants utilize...Maryland Regulators Release Eligibility Requirements for Social Equity Applicants
The Office of Social Equity established the criteria for social equity applicants for the upcoming fall 2023 cannabis license application period. Ref:...US senator again promises hearing on marijuana SAFE Banking is imminent
Despite the growing threat of a government shutdown that could freeze nearly all business in Washington DC, a top Senate Democrat believes marijuana banking reform could have a required hearing “in the next six weeks.” US senator again promises hearing on marijuana...‘Pain Hustlers’ on Netflix Shows Dark Side of Big Pharma
Big Pharma and the devastation it causes with opioids is the topic of a new film starring Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Andy Garcia, Catherine O’Hara, Jay Duplass, Brian d’Arcy James, and Chloe Coleman debuting Oct. 27 on Netflix. Pain Hustlers, a new film directed by...
Hemp Growing Manual Released By Private, Academic, and Government Researchers
Harvest New York has released a hemp growing manual put together by researchers from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Alabama A&M University, industry experts, and a research geneticist from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In a statement, Daniela...
Expert Tips From The Pros
For cannabis brands, visibility is key. But cannabis marketing is not without its challenges. From strict restrictions throughout the United States on cannabis advertising to censorship on social media platforms, it can be difficult for companies to know where...
Nighttime Drinks To Help You Sleep Better And Lose Weight
While there are many rumors that claim certain meals and drinks will make you lose weight, most of them are bogus. Sadly, there are no miracle foods. In order for these tricks to work you need to pair them with a healthy lifestyle and some sort of workout regimen. But...
Living The High Life: Where In Europe Is Cannabis Use Legal?
While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use. Germany moved one step closer to becoming the second EU country after Malta to legalise cannabis for recreational use in a move that could...With $50K Check From Verano in Hand, Alabama Cannabis Regulators Plan Another Licensing Do-Over
The term “void” as it relates to Alabama’s licensing statute is “made up,” Verano’s Executive VP of Legal, Regulatory and Government Affairs says. Ref:...North Carolina tribe votes yes on recreational marijuana legalization
Members of a Native American tribe in North Carolina on Thursday voted to legalize recreational marijuana on their territory. North Carolina tribe votes yes on recreational marijuana legalization is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news...
From the Archives: SMASHED! (1999)
Some bands owe marijuana a debt of gratitude for the inspiration the plant has provided them. In the case of San Jose, California quartet Smash Mouth, pot’s role in their success is far more direct. In the lean years before their 1997 retro-cool hit “Walkin’ on the...
Maryland Releases Social Equity Rules and Interactive Maps of ‘Disproportionately Impacted Areas’
Maryland has released its social equity applicant criteria, including an interactive map outlining Disproportionately Impacted Areas in the state — meaning areas that were disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition. The Office of Social Equity (OSE) also...