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Final vote expected on California bill that might impact cannabis companies

A bill in the California Legislature that could have major ramifications for marijuana and hemp companies in the…

News September 7
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Prospects brighten for marijuana producers seeking insurance coverage

Crop production conditions this year are, in a word, risky. From record drought levels throughout the U.S. and…

News August 26
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Cannabis industry needs regenerative organic farming, not modified seeds

As the legal marijuana industry continues to expand, it’s urgent that we understand the consequences of placing too…

News August 26
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How to dry and cure cannabis to ensure quality, shelf life

Planning for what happens after a cannabis crop is harvested is as important as cultivating the crop.

News August 19
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The US is finally getting serious about cannabis testing challenges

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published the first results from last year’s Cannabis Quality…

News August 16
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Canadian cultivator Village Farms acquires Colorado CBD firm for $75M

Canadian greenhouse produce grower Village Farms International acquired privately held CBD company Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB) in a…

News August 16
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Oregon launches hemp inspection program in bid to root out illegal marijuana grows

Without question growers are cultivating unlicensed marijuana in southern Oregon and shipping it across the country. They have…

News August 12
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Solventless cannabis extraction goes big with new technology, better breeding

So long, washing machines and plastic buckets. Solventless cannabis extraction is going commercial, with an array of new…

News August 11
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Using predatory bugs in cannabis grows can keep hemp russet mites at bay

A relatively unknown predatory mite can stave off potentially disastrous infestations of hemp russet mites in marijuana and…

News August 5
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THC-O-acetate safety concerns: Q&A with scientist James Stephens

New products are hitting shelves as delta-8 THC bans in a number of states cause manufacturers and retailers…

News August 3
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