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For marijuana research, rescheduling would be only the beginning

Though it would accelerate research into the medical applications of marijuana, rescheduling alone will not further the necessary…

News August 23
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South Dakota medical cannabis operators face illicit products, higher fees

Medical cannabis dispensary operators in South Dakota, already facing higher licensing fees, recently vented concerns about competition from…

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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Tyson launches boxing glove cannabis gummies to meet Colorado rules

Mike Tyson is launching his popular line of cannabis gummies in Colorado, but they’re shaped like boxing gloves…

News August 21
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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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Veteran cannabis cultivators express renewed interest in seeds over clones

The demand for product uniformity requires most licensed cultivators to produce cannabis from clones, but the affinity for…

News August 21
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Cannabis company TerrAscend to repurchase $10 million in shares

The board of TerrAscend Corp., a Canadian-headquartered cannabis operator with U.S. assets, authorized management to repurchase $10 million…

News August 20
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Ohio marijuana retailers double sales after adult-use market launch

Ohio experienced a threefold increase in revenue in the days after launching adult-use marijuana sales, and, two weeks…

News August 20
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AFC Gamma provides credit totaling $18 million to 3 cannabis operators

AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust, has set up or expanded credit facilities totaling more than $18…

News August 19
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Approved and pending marijuana licenses rise in US for first time in 2 years

The number of pending and approved marijuana business licenses in the United States increased 21% during the second…

News August 19
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