Why the federal hemp THC ban is bad news for cannabis genetics
The bill ushering in federal hemp THC prohibition that President Donald Trump signed into law last week also spells trouble for the trade in marijuana genetics. Marijuana seeds, once considered legal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, also become federally...
Epstein files victory creates opportunity for hemp THC supporter
Thanks to the Epstein files, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is having a political moment that in the long term could be a boon for hemp-derived THC. The Kentucky moderate Republican and hemp supporter was one of two GOP House lawmakers to vote against the bill that ended the...
From wine to weed: Women are driving THC beverage growth
If you want to party with Jazmin Hupp and her friends, you’ll have to leave the alcohol behind. The 42-year-old gave up drinking booze and now sticks to THC-infused beverages. ADVERTISEMENT “I’m looking to have fun without the consequences,” said Hupp, chief marketing...
Marijuana operators not waiting for federal hemp ban to halt THCA sales
Hemp THC products become prohibited under federal law in late 2026 under the spending bill signed by President Donald Trump last week. But some regulated cannabis merchants aren’t waiting until then to stamp out hemp sector competition, as a lawsuit filed Thursday by...
New York celebrates 500th legal cannabis store as sales hit $1.4 billion
More than 500 adult-use cannabis stores are open in New York state, where regulators celebrated the milestone Friday amid record year-to-date sales. Green Comfort, located upstate in Rochester, is the 500th store to begin operations, according to the New York State...
Can ‘functional THC’ move cannabis past the potency race?
For years, THC percentage has dictated price, perception and bragging rights up and down the cannabis supply chain from seed to sale. But as operators seek to break the cycle of THC addiction and consumers look for clarity, focus and calm over couch-lock highs,...
US cities cutting back on permitted cannabis businesses
South Dakota’s second-largest city might cut the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries allowed in town by half. The reduction under consideration in Rapid City – limiting MMJ dispensaries to five, down from 10, according to KOTA – is the latest example of...
New York cannabis shops can offer discounts under new rules
Licensed cannabis retailers in New York can now offer discounts and promotions. New rules approved by the state Cannabis Control Board on Thursday legalized marijuana marketing strategies such as coupons, loyalty programs, bundled discounts and points-based reward...
Will the cannabis tax revolt succeed?
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) There are about 38,000 active licensed cannabis businesses in the United States. As of this summer, eleven of the biggest owed more than $2.3...
What happens if states ignore the federal hemp THC ban?
Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched the massive nationwide market for intoxicating hemp THC products. But what happens if lawmakers and business leaders at the state level simply ignore the ban? ADVERTISEMENT...
Pennsylvania misses $420 million cannabis revenue opportunity
Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget this week that misses an opportunity to help solve the state’s budget woes: adult-use marijuana legalization. Failing to legalize cannabis via the budget means missing out on $420 million in annual tax revenue and billions...Featured
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