Is the cannabis industry racist?
The US cannabis industry will hopefully be legal soon, but will it be racist? Yes, according to some, because of the individual, institutional, and structural racism in everyday Am
Cannabis is now the sixth largest profitable crop in America
According to a report released Nov. 2 by Leafly.com and Whitney Economics, marijuana grown for the federally legal market for adult use in 2021 had a market crop present value of o
Why is it so important to test cannabis products?
Testing cannabis products is essential for consumer safety—it ensures that cannabis consumers can buy products that have been approved by a licensed lab and are safe for consumpt
Senator introduces bill to create framework for federal cannabis legalization
Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a bill Thursday that would set the regulatory framework in the event the federal government legalizes marijuana. Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democ
Diddy will pay $185 million for cannabis operations in 3 states
The deal will pass Cresco Labs and Columbia Care assets in New York and Illinois to the mogul formerly known as Puffy. The new, unnamed company will be America’s first Black-owne
How Many States Will Legalize Cannabis On Election Night?
Through Andrew Ward With five states passing adult-use laws this November, another green wave could soon sweep the United States. The potential wave brings ample business opportuni
Extract cannabinoids from cannabis smoke?
A new patent for cannabinoid extraction is now available and it could be a game changer in the cannabis industry and cannabinoid extraction. The US patent was recently awarded to R
Cannabis business owner warns after high school students get sick from dabbing
A cannabis store owner from Billings, Montana wants to make people aware of the dangers of dabbing. His statement comes after some local high school students reported feeling sick
Cannabinoids: The Exciting World Of New Cannabis Derivatives
Since hemp became legal on the federal level, entrepreneurs the world over have been looking to cash in, and a large segment of the consuming public has been all too interested to
Legislative report projects $72 billion cannabis industry by 2030
A new legislative report presented to Maryland lawmakers this week projects that the statewide legal cannabis market could grow to $72 billion per year by 2030, more than double th
Why Legacy Cannabis Breeders Want to Limit New Cultivation Licenses
When places like Oregon, Colorado, Washington and the like legalized cannabis, they were considered pioneers. People from all over the world flocked to buy and smoke “legal w
Legalization of cannabis in the Czech Republic
How soon will we see cannabis legalization in the Czech Republic? Sooner than you think. With cannabis already decriminalized and medicinal cannabis available since 2013, recreatio
0 or 6,500? – How many people are eligible for pardons under President Biden’s cannabis pardon?
In line with President Joe Biden’s plan to change state marijuana laws, the US Sentencing Commission (USSC) believes over 6,500 Americans qualify for a pardon. Earlier this m
New York loosens cannabis safety standards—Here’s why
Sounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weight the pros and cons. New York wants to get its adult-use market going so
BioReactor Weed – No cannabis plant required and 12x stronger than the original
There will come a time when the pharmaceutical industry will no longer need cannabis plants to harness the power of phytocannabinoids. In fact, this would probably be the optimal s
Is it safe to use cannabis before or after surgery?
If you plan to use marijuana before surgery, it’s important to do so safely. First, talk to your doctor about whether it’s a good idea for you to use marijuana before s
Hawaii lawmakers say tax revenues will not cover the cost of legal adult cannabis use
The Hawaii State Internal Revenue Service estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state would generate approximately $50 million annually in tax revenue, surpassing the
New York relaxes strict testing requirements for cannabis growers
Regulators in New York this week lifted a strict requirement that cannabis growers in the state had described as an “existential threat” to their operations. NY Cannabi
Holiday Cannabis Sales – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana
What can we expect with holidays and cannabis sales? Halloween is behind us, but up ahead is Green Wednesday, the American Thanksgiving, and then it’s Christmas. According to Hea
Let’s talk about how sex and cannabis go hand in hand
Want to tackle it with a taste of THC? Ace Valley has two bedroom companions for Canadians. Who doesn’t want great sex? Part of the beauty of being busy is that there are a m