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Bart Schaneman

Bart has worked as a reporter and editor since 2003 for newspapers in California, Nebraska and South Korea. He has won several awards for his writing and photography, including a Nebraska Press Association award for in-depth coverage of an environmental fight over fracking wastewater. His work has appeared in The Week, the Washington Post, Salon and the Omaha World-Herald, among other publications.

Verano to acquire Nevada marijuana company Sierra Well for $29 million

Published 2 hours ago

Illinois-based marijuana company Verano Holdings announced it will acquire Sierra Well, a Nevada vertically integrated cannabis company with two dispensaries and production and cultivation facilities, for $29 million.

Washington state bars marijuana processors from converting hemp CBD into delta-9 THC

Published July 23, 2021

Washington state’s cannabis businesses received clarity from regulators that processors cannot convert CBD into delta-9 THC in the legal marijuana market, a topic which had been under discussion among cannabis companies in the industry for months.

Schwazze buys 34-acre marijuana grow in Colorado for $11.3 million

Published July 22, 2021

Denver-based Schwazze closed on a deal to acquire marijuana cultivation operation Southern Colorado Growers (SCG) for $11.3 million.

Marijuana MSOs given leg up for cultivation permits, Utah lawsuit alleges

Published July 21, 2021

A new lawsuit in Utah claims that out-of-state marijuana companies were given preference during the application process for one of the eight medical cultivation licenses the state awarded in 2019.

An infographic visualizing new cannabis technology like adjustable lighting, automated control systems, water-content sensors and chemical-free pest control.

How cannabis growers are using new technology to be more productive, cut costs

Published July 21, 2021

Cannabis cultivators are using cutting-edge technology to increase efficiencies, cut down on labor costs and simply make their operations more efficient.

3 ways to avoid regulatory failure in marijuana cultivation

Published July 21, 2021

There’s a lot more to growing cannabis in a regulated market than soil and water, and even one honest error can cause a severe regulatory failure.

Ayr Wellness buys two Illinois marijuana stores for $30 million

Published July 20, 2021

Multistate marijuana company Ayr Wellness is continuing its acquisitions of cannabis companies with an announcement it will be purchasing Illinois-based Herbal Remedies Dispensaries for approximately $30 million.

The Parent Co. uses Apple platform to offer marijuana purchases, delivery

Published July 19, 2021

The Parent Company, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, is taking advantage of Apple opening up its App Store to cannabis companies.

Marijuana firm MedMen installs Tom Lynch as CEO on permanent basis

Published July 16, 2021

Los Angeles-based MedMen Enterprises announced it has permanently appointed to Chief Executive Officer Tom Lynch, who has served as interim CEO since March 2020.

Lotteries for Illinois cannabis retail store licenses begin July 29

Published July 15, 2021

The drawing for 110 cannabis dispensary licenses for minority applicants in Illinois is slated for later this month.

Colorado cannabis cultivation law to tackle adverse weather, cross-pollination, interstate commerce

Published July 15, 2021

In forward-thinking action as a response to several concerns from outdoor cannabis growers in Colorado, state lawmakers took action earlier this year that should help cultivators succeed in a few key areas.

Marijuana company takes blame for sparking 80-acre California wildfire

Published July 14, 2021

Mendocino County, California cannabis distributor Flow Kana has admitted that one of its employees started a fire last week that burned 80 acres, forcing 250 to flee the area and destroyed three houses.