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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…

News February 7
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Mississippi will start taking medical marijuana applications in June

Mississippi state officials said they will start accepting cultivation and "other" medical marijuana license applications in June to meet the statutory requirements of a newly enacted MMJ law.

News February 4
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Australian cannabis company to enter US through $21 million CBD acquisition

Creso Pharma said it is buying Colorado-based CBD maker Sierra Sage Herbs in an all-stock deal worth $21 million, positioning the Australian cannabis producer to enter the U.S. market.

News February 4
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Winter Olympics feature Canadian hemp fibers in luge, bobsled tracks

Canadian Greenfield Technologies, an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in hemp products, sent more than 60,000 pounds of its NForce-Fiber for use in the luge and bobsled tracks at the…

News February 4
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Maryland lawmakers launch new recreational cannabis legalization push

Legislators in Maryland have launched another attempt to legalize recreational cannabis, including social equity measures.

News February 4
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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…

News February 4
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US House passes measure that includes cannabis banking

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an American competitiveness bill Friday that includes legislation that would enable banks to serve cannabis businesses without fear of reprisal, but it’s unclear whether…

News February 4
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Should marijuana extractors consider the mushroom market?

Growing decriminalization and interest in psilocybin have kept the potential future shroom boom on the marijuana industry's radar.

News February 4
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iAnthus closes on acquisition of New Jersey medical cannabis operation

Multistate operator iAnthus said Thursday it closed on the acquisition of a 100% equity interest in MPX New Jersey, a medical cannabis company in the state.

News February 3
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