New York regulators are cracking down on unlicensed marijuana companies engaged in “gifting.” a practice in which businesses allegedly sell a product or service and give away cannabis in return.
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Lighting considered key to making cannabis cultivation operations more sustainable
Cannabis cultivators seeking to make their operations more sustainable should begin with their lighting systems.Â
Regional power company may not serve Mississippi medical marijuana growers
A major supplier of wholesale electricity to north Mississippi will not supply power to medical marijuana growers.
Pennsylvania recalls hundreds of medical marijuana vape products
Pennsylvania regulators recalled hundreds of medical marijuana vape products because the state says they contain ingredients unapproved for inhalation.
Flower still king of US marijuana market, though supremacy waning
Flower remains by far the most sought-after product in the U.S. cannabis market, but that dominance is slipping as other adult-use products gain in popularity.
The state of cannabis research: Q&A with Emerald keynote speaker Daniele Piomelli
For the past three decades, Daniele Piomelli has worked on understanding how the compounds in our bodies that activate cannabinoid receptors are produced, how they’re activated and the functions they serve.
Hawaii medical marijuana industry reports slumping sales in recent years
Strict regulations in Hawaii are hampering the growth of the state’s medical cannabis industry, causing sales to drop off and making the regulated market uncompetitive with the illicit market, according to a new report.
Colorado offers business-development aid for budding marijuana entrepreneurs
Colorado’s up-and-coming marijuana companies could get a hand from the state via a new technical assistance program designed to provide education on business development.
Minnesota medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling flower
Minnesota medical cannabis stores will be able to sell dried marijuana flower starting March 1.
NFTs: A scam – or a smart play for marijuana companies?
The NFT boom is coming for THC and CBD.
Marijuana companies are rolling out nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to build hype around new products, verify testing results and sell consumers on exclusive deals.
Opinion: What cannabis companies should consider before entering the metaverse
Despite the added layers of complexity, some cannabis companies have persisted to stake their claim in a new world: the metaverse.
Illinois must quit awarding adult-use craft marijuana licenses, court rules
The Illinois high court threw another wrench into the rollout of the state’s adult-use marijuana program.
