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Why cannabis producer Organigram struck a CA$220 million deal with a tobacco giant: Q&A with CEO Greg Engel

While rival Canadian cannabis producers plowed massive amounts of capital into cultivation infrastructure, losing billions of dollars in…

News March 19
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California’s provisional marijuana licensing crisis resurfaces, possibly disrupting thousands of MJ companies

For the third time in less than four years, California lawmakers are revisiting the state’s marijuana licensing program,…

News March 18
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Cannabis companies anticipate added sales bump with new round of stimulus checks

Cannabis companies should expect a bump in sales from the newest round of federal stimulus payments.

News March 18
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Missouri revokes licenses of overdue medical cannabis operators

Missouri medical cannabis regulators are revoking the licenses of some businesses that haven’t met their one-year cutoffs to…

News March 17
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Unique cannabinoid delta-8 divides cannabis extraction industry

A rare cannabinoid that mimics the effects of delta-9 THC but can easily be produced from CBD is…

News March 16
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Arizona hemp growers suffer losses due to crown and root rot

With the burgeoning market for CBD, it is no wonder hemp cultivation has taken off in many US…

News March 15
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Impairment following medical cannabis use subsides within four hours

Recreational users have been recommended to wait at least seven hours after inhaling cannabis before engaging in driving…

News March 15
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Ethanol injection promises to reduce extraction costs, time

Kelowna, BC-based Vitalis Extraction Technology believes it has discovered a new approach to cannabis extraction that will cut…

News March 15
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Michigan to spend $20 million from cannabis tax revenue on MMJ research

Michigan is allocating $20 million of its recreational marijuana tax revenue this year toward cannabis-related medical research. The…

News March 12
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MJBizCon announces return to Las Vegas Oct. 20-22

MJBizCon will return as a live, in-person event in Las Vegas in October, barring any unforeseen developments related…

News March 1
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