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22nd Century Group selling hemp operations for $2.25 million

Biotech company 22nd Century Group is selling off its hemp operations in a deal worth $2.25 million as…

News November 29
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Marijuana lab-testing analysis finds routine THC inflation, data manipulation

The THC potency of marijuana flower sold in legal stores in four states is routinely and systematically inflated,…

News November 28
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Will rescheduling reroute the future of interstate commerce for cannabis?

Some cannabis executives are hopeful that if the federal government moves marijuana from Schedule 1 to 3 of…

News November 13
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Congressional marijuana champion Blumenauer to retire

Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Portland, Oregon, and local environs in the House of Representatives…

News October 31
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Water violations at cannabis grows decrease in southern Oregon

There were fewer water violations by cannabis operators this year compared to previous year in Jackson County, Oregon,…

News October 26
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Oregon cannabis trade associations agree to merge

The boards of the Oregon Cannabis Association and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon have voted unanimously to…

News October 18
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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies

Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has…

News October 12
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Marijuana lab testing under scrutiny amid recalls, differing rules

State marijuana regulators, producers and other stakeholders are grappling with how to safeguard consumers at a time when…

News October 4
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Wholesale cannabis prices rise in key states, but downward pressure expected

Wholesale cannabis prices stabilized or rebounded in some key markets through the summer, but cultivators should brace for…

News September 25
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Oregon regulators to allow marijuana products with aspergillus

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission will allow the sale and transfer of marijuana products that have tested…

News September 21
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