Cultivation

California Cannabis Market Rattled by Pesticide Scandal

By / July 1, 2024 /

In the aftermath of a pesticide scandal shaking California’s regulated cannabis industry, brands, retailers, and testing labs are racing to restore consumer confidence. A recent report by the Los Angeles…

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Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Resumes with Water Delivery

By / July 1, 2024 /

Island Time, a prominent adult-use and medical marijuana dispensary on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, has reopened its doors after a closure of more than six weeks. According to the Martha’s Vineyard…

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Draft Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Stability of Hemp Industry

By / June 28, 2024 /

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, individual states have taken the lead on regulating the industrial hemp market and hemp-derived consumer products in lieu of a regulatory framework.…

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Curaleaf Chair Boris Jordan Discusses Global Cannabis Expansion

By / June 26, 2024 /

LONDON – Massachusetts-based cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings first entered the European market in 2021 with the acquisition of Emmac Life Sciences. Two years later, the company purchased a Portuguese…

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Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Gears Up for Adult-Use Market Launch

By / June 19, 2024 /

Ohio is gearing up for a significant shift in its cannabis landscape, transitioning from a medical marijuana market to one that also offers adult-use sales. This move sets Ohio apart…

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Confronting Waste Management Challenges in Cannabis Production

By / June 19, 2024 /

Many industries around the world are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and the cannabis industry is no exception. As marijuana legalization and appreciation continue to grow, so…

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Toxic Tokes: High Pesticide Levels Found in Cannabis Products

By / June 18, 2024 /

Weed is legal and subject to regulation in the Golden State. But as a joint investigation by The Times and cannabis industry newsletter WeedWeek found, that doesn’t mean it’s safe,…

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Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Cultivation: A New Era Begins

By / June 17, 2024 /

The Netherlands’ famous marijuana-selling “coffee shops” can now acquire regulated cannabis from licensed growers in eight additional cities as the ongoing experiment with legal production expands. 80 Coffee Shops Join…

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New York Cannabis Agency Unveils Cultivation Rules and License Updates

By / June 13, 2024 /

The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has authorized new rules permitting adults over 21 to cultivate cannabis at home starting June 11. The regulations allow for up to six…

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Breaking into the Cannabis Industry: Is Manufacturing the Easiest Route?

By / June 7, 2024 /

Cannabis Executives Eye Manufacturing for Brand Expansion Cannabis executives often view manufacturing as the sector with the most potential for launching a new brand or expanding into multiple states. Adam…

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Grower Approaches First Harvest Amid Ongoing Litigation

By / June 5, 2024 /

Native Black Cultivation Nears First Harvest Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Cultivation and a medical cannabis cultivation license holder in Alabama, is on the verge of harvesting his first…

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AI-Powered Decisions: How Cannabis Executives are Shaping Products

By / June 3, 2024 /

AI Transforming Decision-Making for Cannabis Executives Detroit, MI – C-suite executives are often perceived as the most powerful group within a company. However, their decision-making capabilities largely depend on the…

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