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Post-harvest tips to elevate cannabis flower – and your operation’s bottom line 

Taking a scientific approach in assessing drying and minimizing handling of cannabis are ways growers can set themselves…

News August 30
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California grower ordered to destroy hemp containing illegal pesticides

California regulators ordered a Northern California hemp grower to destroy plants in 22 greenhouses after an investigation revealed…

News August 29
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Do marijuana consumers prioritize cost over sustainability?

Demand for sustainable cannabis products is rising, but price is still the dominant factor in consumers' purchasing decisions.

News August 29
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Maryland cannabis regulator fines Curio $8,000 for advertising violations

Maryland fined two divisions of cannabis multistate operator Curio Wellness a total of $8,000 for violating state advertising…

News August 27
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Value of a cannabis license varies with type, market age

A cannabis business license in one jurisdiction can be a golden ticket to substantial profits. In another, it's…

News August 27
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New York won’t process 2023 adult-use marijuana applications until 2025

New York regulators won’t finish reviewing applications for adult-use marijuana business licenses submitted late last year until 2025.

News August 26
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The Cannabist Co. selling Florida medical marijuana grows, dispensaries for $16.4M

New York-based The Cannabist Co. is selling all 14 of its Florida medical marijuana dispensaries and three cultivation…

News August 23
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Glass House to challenge California’s recall of its marijuana products

Glass House Brands, a major vertically integrated California marijuana company, says it plans to challenge the state's recent…

News August 22
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Using ‘organic’ is taboo for marijuana growers, but there are options

Cannabis cultivators can't claim USDA organic certification, but other sustainable-growing certifications exist.

News August 22
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New York sets deadline for marijuana cultivation-sustainability plans

Marijuana cultivators in New York have until Aug. 31, 2025, to submit sustainability plans to regulators as part…

News August 21
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