Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to clarify its stance on hemp-derived cannabinoids.
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Respect ‘the real people’ in the cannabis industry: Q&A with Cookies CEO Berner
Cookies CEO Berner talks about the marijuana industry as well as how he built his brand for cannabis products and clothing line.
South Dakota rejects cannabis possession, home cultivation
South Dakota voters shot down a measure that would have allowed adults to possess and use home-grown cannabis, though it would not have created an adult-use marketplace.
Campaign aims to promote shopping at licensed cannabis businesses
A new campaign is encouraging cannabis consumers to buy from licensed businesses rather than the illicit market.
Cannabis growers report bumper harvest amid overproduction, low prices
Many U.S. cannabis cultivators are reporting this year’s fall harvest, known in the industry as Croptober, saw favorable growing conditions and little to no adverse weather events, leading to a bumper crop.
New York eases marijuana testing requirements for some contaminants
New York regulators have eliminated marijuana testing limits for contaminants bacteria, mold and yeast after outdoor cannabis cultivators complained that the original rules were too restrictive.
Mississippi cannabis grower ordered to destroy $1 million worth of plants
The largest licensed medical cannabis grower in Mississippi was ordered to destroy about 5,000 plants, which state regulators estimated were worth roughly $1 million.
Marijuana retail robberies continue in Washington state
Marijuana retailers in Washington state continue to report robberies and break-ins, as five stores in close proximity were recently robbed in the span of a week.
Opinion: 3 ways to protect a cannabis business partnership from litigation
Here are three pieces of advice on how to protect your cannabis business from bad actors, acrimonious partnerships and costly legal disputes.
Marijuana growers in mature markets call for license moratorium amid falling prices
Calls are increasing among marijuana growers to stop licensing new cultivation businesses in more established recreational cannabis markets including Colorado, Michigan and Oregon.
New Jersey awards 18 annual adult-use cannabis business permits
New Jersey regulators approved the first 18 annual adult-use cannabis business licenses for the state’s marijuana market.
Michigan regulators vow to crack down on illicit marijuana in licensed market
Michigan is homing in on illicit marijuana being sold via legal channels after steady complaints from the licensed industry.
