Last week, several hundred eager cannabis entrepreneurs and thought leaders converged at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario for the aptly-named Grow Up Conference & Expo. Canada is only weeks away from the launch of legal adult-use cannabis sales, and the excitement was apparent throughout the various panels, exhibitsContinue Reading
It makes sense that Alaskan residents rank high on the list of states whose residents enjoy potent cannabis. To live in The Last Frontier is to endure subzero climate and long cold winters that, in many cases, only allow the residents to experience a few hours of sunlight each day.Continue Reading
As California’s legislative session neared its end on Aug. 31, a flurry of bills to reform the state’s legal cannabis program came to the floor. Among those that passed, and now await Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature, is one that could make a big difference to medical marijuana patients and providers.Continue Reading
Two multinational insurance companies have given the green light to underwriting cannabis-related businesses in Canada, allowing companies in the burgeoning sector to grow their operations while reducing risks and liabilities. Lloyd’s of London and Hub International both announced plans to enter the cannabis industry in Canada. In a bulletin, Lloyd’sContinue Reading
Seattle-based marijuana retailer Have a Heart closed a $25 million series A funding round, led by private investors. According to a news release, the investment came from backers with experience in the cannabis and technology industries. The infusion of cash should help the company continue to expand. Here’s what youContinue Reading
CannTrust – one of Canada’s leading purveyors of cannabis – inked a strategic partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group to establish a cannabis-focused sales brokerage company. The exclusive partnership will develop a route-to-market platform for CannTrust’s recreational cannabis products in Canada. The sales brokerage company will be a new subsidiary ofContinue Reading
Justin Tacy and Brandon Woodland of Burnwell join the show to share some of the techniques and tactics they’ve developed to keep their work sustainable. The post What Are You Smoking? Episode 53: Sustainable Cannabis at Burnwell Farms appeared first on Leafly. Read More: What Are You Smoking?Continue Reading
Looking for cannabis in Astoria, Oregon? Whether you’re looking for top-shelf flower, glass, or a great deal on products, this guide will get your trip started on a high note. The post Your Guide to Astoria, Oregon Dispensaries & Cannabis Hotspots appeared first on Leafly. Read More: YourContinue Reading
A shocking order and a retroactive deadline are expected to kill nearly a hundred dispensaries and throw hundreds of employees out of work. The post Michigan Meltdown: State Orders 98 Dispensaries to Liquidate in Two Days appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Michigan Meltdown: State Orders 98 DispensariesContinue Reading
Monsanto pulled its Health Canada-approved pesticide from the cannabis market months ahead of a planned merger with German company Bayer, but the pharmaceutical giant is not ruling out an eventual entry into the sector. Health Canada told Marijuana Business Daily that Monsanto – the manufacturer of Actinovate SP – requestedContinue Reading
