Commissioners from a county in Southern Oregon are asking for help from the state’s National Guard in their fight against illegal cannabis grow sites.
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Marijuana growers face costly labor challenges, seek solutions
A coronavirus-induced labor shortage among marijuana cultivators is causing production delays, straining workers and costing some companies thousands of dollars in lost profits.
Nevada recreational marijuana sales top $1 billion
Recreational marijuana sales in Nevada surpassed the $1 billion mark for fiscal year 2021, according to data from the state.
Oregon county declares state of emergency over illegal marijuana grows
A county in Southern Oregon is asking for more help to deal with a flood of illegal marijuana grows, declaring a state of emergency and asking for the governor and lawmakers to step in.
Cannabis grow-supply giant terminates Michigan deal, moves into New Mexico
GrowGeneration Corp., a Denver-based specialty hydroponic and organic garden center giant, is terminating a previously announced deal to purchase HGS Hydro, which owns a chain of hydroponic garden centers across Michigan.
Know your terpenes: A guide for cannabis products
Humans have consumed terpenes for hundreds of years.
These organic compounds are highly abundant in many plants that have been consumed for flavor, aroma or therapeutic purposes since ancient times.
Most terpenes are recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Flowhub cannabis tech platform raises $19 million
Denver-based Flowhub, a marijuana software technology platform, recently announced it raised $19 million to help the company expand into emerging markets and grow a social equity program.
Arizona unveils applicant criteria for new recreational cannabis retail permits
Arizona cannabis regulators announced a list of 87 ZIP codes across the state where applicants for 26 social equity retail marijuana licenses must have lived recently.
Oklahoma advocates file two ballot initiatives to legalize adult-use cannabis
A marijuana advocacy group in Oklahoma has filed two initiative petitions to legalize adult-use cannabis sales and replace the state’s medical marijuana regulatory agency.
High Tide acquires majority of UK brand Blessed CBD for $12.4 million
Canadian cannabis retailer and e-commerce company High Tide has acquired 80% of Blessed CBD, a U.K. direct-to-consumer hemp-derived CBD brand, in a deal worth slightly more than 9 million British pounds ($12.4 million).
Marijuana edibles makers revamp product labels to attract newer consumers
Cannabis edible manufacturers are becoming more sophisticated by simplifying their labeling in a bid to woo customers and boost sales.Â
New York eases medical cannabis rules to allow sale of smokable flower
At its first meeting, New York’s medical cannabis regulatory agency amended the state’s marijuana program, including broadening who can recommend medical marijuana as a treatment and the sale of flower.
