California led the nation in hemp flower acreage and production in 2022, according to an MJBizDaily analysis of the recent Census of Agriculture report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Alameda County, California, led all U.S. counties.
After years of double-digit growth, active marijuana business licenses in the United States declined for the first time in 2023.
The MJBizDaily editorial team invites business owners, executives and entrepreneurs in the marijuana and hemp sectors to participate in the 12th annual MJBiz Factbook survey.
Year-over-year marijuana sales-growth rates varied in 2023, with new markets continuing to grow and established markets not declining as much.
The percentage of women and members of minority groups holding executive positions in the cannabis industry has returned to pre-pandemic levels after a significant drop during the past three years, according to a new report from MJBizDaily.
Access to recreational cannabis stores across the United States and Canada differs greatly by state and province after taking population into account.
To better understand the state of diversity and inclusion in the U.S. cannabis industry, MJBizDaily is launching its yearly survey to measure the role of women and minorities in leadership positions.
Even with the recent financial and tax woes roiling California’s marijuana industry, there’s little doubt that it remains the world’s largest cannabis market.
Medical and recreational cannabis markets continue to have a growing impact on the broader U.S. economy, but the state-level impact differs based on each market’s size, maturity and type.
Hemp plantings in the United States were nearly cut in half in 2022, with 28,400 acres dedicated to growing the plant – slightly more than the acreage set aside for Christmas trees.
It’s been a little more than a year since New Mexico launched adult-use marijuana, with sales topping $300 million during the initial 12 months.
The total U.S. economic impact generated by marijuana sales is expected to top $100 billion in 2023, up more than 12% from last year, according to a fresh analysis from the newly published MJBiz Factbook.
