Cultivation

Ohio Medical Cannabis Sales Decline in April Ahead of Adult-Use Launch

By / June 3, 2024 /

Ohio Medical Cannabis Sales Decline as State Prepares for Adult-Use Market Launch Columbus, OH – Medical cannabis retailers in Ohio reported $32.3 million in product sales for April, reflecting a…

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N.J. Governor Murphy Visits Prominent Black-Owned Cannabis Cultivator

By / May 31, 2024 /

Governor Phil Murphy recently visited a Black-owned cannabis cultivator in Burlington County, underscoring his administration’s commitment to ensuring diversity in New Jersey’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The visit included a tour…

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Cannabis Workers Unionize in Denver, Las Vegas, and Maryland

By / May 31, 2024 /

Budtenders and shift leads at Ascend Cannabis in Aberdeen, Maryland, have voted to join Teamsters Local 570, marking the state’s first unionized marijuana retail workers. The organizing drive received strong…

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Florida Cannabis Licenses Delayed as Adult-Use Vote Approaches

By / May 30, 2024 /

Stalled Expansion in the Nation’s Largest Medical-Only Cannabis Market By law, the Florida marijuana industry – the largest medical-only cannabis market in the country with $2 billion in projected annual…

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Cannabis Rescheduling Could Lead to Greener Cultivation Practices

By / May 29, 2024 /

It is well established that indoor cannabis cultivation facilities have a significant energy and environmental footprint, largely stemming from the enormous electricity draw of horticultural lighting, powerful HVAC-D systems, and…

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German Cannabis Imports Soar to 34.6 Tons Amid Shifting Cultivation Landscape

By / May 22, 2024 /

Germany has broken its own record for cannabis imports, underscoring the growing demand for medical marijuana in Europe’s largest federally regulated market. According to the latest data from the Federal…

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Positive Signs: Cannabis Industry Moves Forward, Operators Say

By / May 22, 2024 /

The latest 2024 Factbook reveals a positive outlook among U.S. cannabis businesses, despite the absence of imminent cannabis rescheduling. Survey data indicates that over 48% of revenue-generating cannabis companies anticipate…

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USDA Reports Rising Yields and Prices in Hemp Industry After Years of Declines

By / May 20, 2024 /

The U.S. hemp industry, which has weathered years of tumultuous fluctuations, is now showing signs of stability and growth, according to the latest National Hemp Report released by the U.S.…

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Research Shows Some Cannabis Cultivars Resist Hop Latent Viroid Symptoms

By / May 20, 2024 /

Hop latent viroid (HLVd), a major threat to cannabis growers in the United States and Europe, is now under increased scrutiny as researchers seek ways to control its spread and…

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Georgia Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Hemp Products

By / May 15, 2024 /

Georgia’s governor has approved a new bill focused on the regulation of hemp-derived products and the expansion of the state’s hemp industry. Details of Senate Bill 494 The bill, known…

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Connecticut Implements New Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Products

By / May 14, 2024 /

Connecticut’s governor, Ned Lamont, has recently taken action to regulate and restrict hemp products in the state. The move comes as part of a broader trend among state governments to…

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The Intersection of Labor and Cannabis: Industry Dynamics at a Crossroads

By / May 13, 2024 /

The evolving dynamics of labor relations in the burgeoning U.S. cannabis sector are shedding light on unique challenges and parallels with traditional industries. Unionization: A Struggle for Legitimacy While the…

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