Many California marijuana farmers are struggling with the aftermath of recent wildfires in the state, even if their farms went untouched by the blazes. But those affected have said they’re just as determined as ever to continue growing. One Santa Cruz County nonprofit farm is worried that its 300 plantsContinue Reading
A recreational marijuana legalization ballot measure in Arizona got the final go-ahead, while a medical cannabis legalization initiative in Nebraska is fighting to keep its place on the November ballot. MJBizDaily takeaway: It’s shaping up to be a six-state legalization race in November, with Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey,Continue Reading
Let’s be honest: sometimes there’s a disconnect between what’s trendy in pot culture and what’s trendy in pop culture. One man’s gorgeous mandala is another man’s weird, tacky flower, if you know what we mean. Luckily, we at Cannabis Now understand that not everyone’s taste aligns with the trappings ofContinue Reading
The full US House is expected to vote next month on a sweeping reform bill that would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, in what would be a historic development for the industry. House Democratic leadership is preparing for a vote on the social justice-focused Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment andContinue Reading
A Massachusetts shopping mall owner is doing an about-face on marijuana, and feeling some heat for it. Raj Dhanda, owner of the Crimson Galeria in Harvard Square, is providing space for an adult-use retail shop just three years after filing a federal suit to try to expel a medical cannabisContinue Reading
Nebraska voters will get the chance to decide whether to legalize the commercial cultivation and sale of medical marijuana in November, the state’s top election official announced, although his decision is certain to face an immediate court challenge. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen confirmed Thursday that MJ advocates collectedContinue Reading
Estimated expenditures on unlicensed adult-use cannabis fell to 785 million Canadian dollars ($600 million) in the latest quarter, almost half what they were before Canada legalized marijuana in late 2018. The Statistics Canada data shows that spending on recreational cannabis products via regulated channels reached CA$648 million in the sameContinue Reading
The Public Health Institute of Chile (ISP) issued a warning recently about CBD products offered for sale online without a required sanitary registration. Many CBD products “suddenly disappeared” from the market after the ISP news release, local sources told Marijuana Business Daily. In recent months, the gray market had expandedContinue Reading
Bigger isn’t always better, and Farmhouse Hemp is making that clear with their premium line of solventless, small-batch CBD products. The vertically integrated company out of Fort Collins, Colorado oversees all aspects of the operation, ensuring the highest quality standards are implemented, even before the seed hits the soil. “I wanted toContinue Reading
(This is the second installment in a two-part series in which cannabis industry executives share their tips for getting through the coronavirus-induced recession of 2020. Part 1 is available here.) Cannabis industry veterans share business survival tips from past three recessions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, LegalContinue Reading
