In New York, concrete steps are being taken to shape a market model that corrects the social injustices of prohibition and the War on Drugs. It’s now a year since New York passed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act , perhaps the most progressive and far-reaching state-wide cannabis legalization statute in the country. Hochul is […]
Unless you’re a real cannabis connoisseur, most of the edibles you’ve consumed – including Wana’s –were probably made from THC distillate. Wana’s distillate edibles are enhanced with more than 30 terpenes in various combinations, so customers can choose between relaxing, uplifting or balanced effects. THC distillate is made from cannabis that’s been cut, cured and dried. […]
As legalization continues to spread across the country, more and more cannabis consumers are coming out of the shadows on 4/20 every year, and the events keep getting bigger and better. The party returns in 2022 after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s a sure bet people are ready to […]
The second annual Pakalolo for the People event recently took place on March 12 in the town of Papaikou, on Hawaii’s Big Island. Big Island Grown received their dispensary license in 2018 and is one of two medical cannabis dispensaries operating on the Big Island. “Pakalolo” is the Hawaiian word for “cannabis,” or as it […]
What’s the most important thing to get right in growing cannabis? This is, of course, an ongoing argument and every grower will probably give a different answer. For example, deciding to go for all fruity cultivars because you like them even though everyone in your market area is buying gas, could mean the crop won’t […]
The governing body for all collegiate sports in the US noted that future changes to the THC threshold for student-athletes could be made in response to future changes initiated by WADA, which would be subject to the review and approval of the CSMAS. “Reconsidering the NCAA approach to cannabis testing and management is consistent with […]
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is bringing his cannabis brand to Michigan through an exclusive partnership with vertically integrated operator Common Citizen, which will offer the Tyson 2.0 line at its licensed dispensaries statewide. “Bringing Tyson 2.0 products to Michigan with a partner like Common Citizen upholds our promise to share the many wellness […]
“Urban decay” in America speaks a universal language, a vernacular seen and heard in movies, political ads and in real life. The wealthier, whiter areas, by contrast, tend to limit or ban cannabis businesses outright. Though this new research was conducted in Washington, previous studies also found that adult-use cannabis stores “are more likely to […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced this month that he’ll formally introduce his long-awaited bill to legalize cannabis in the Senate this April, saying that marijuana policy reform “is a priority for me.” Schumer, a Democrat and the senior US senator from New York, made his comments at a February 4 event in New York […]
Just days ahead of the Super Bowl, the National Football League standards for evaluating proposals, the NFL Research & Innovation Committee then narrowed the field to 10 finalists who gave oral presentations and provided written materials to the Committee. “As with the league’s broader approach to health and safety, we want to ensure that our players are […]
Founded in 1999, the expo has certainly grown and evolved over the years, along with the larger public positive perception of cannabis and increasing wave towards legalization. “We’ve been growing everywhere,” said Jeff Hirschfeld, founder and owner of CHAMPS trade shows, which take place annually in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Denver, Orlando and Chicago. As […]
There was plenty of weed at the recent “Harvest Ball,” the first edition of the newly rechristened mid-December cannabis event which was focused on celebrating northern California’s sungrown harvest, formerly known as the Emerald Cup. The first big cannabis event to happen in California in the COVID-19 era that’s not a business conference, the Harvest […]
However, there are a few companies in the space gaining momentum in the push for sustainability. From the way plants are farmed and nourished, to the way the end goods are packaged, most industry practices are not environmentally friendly. PAQcase is one cannabis brand committed to using alternative plastics for a healthier planet. The agricultural and […]
A key congressional committee last week approved a bill that would authorize federal research into the therapeutic applications of cannabis for military veterans. The committee approved previous versions of the bill last year and in 2018, but the legislation has yet to be passed by the full Congress and signed into law. “Our veterans are […]
The emergency measure, which extends the expiration date for medical marijuana patient identification cards, was approved without language that had appeared in earlier versions of the legislation which would have cracked down on so called marijuana gifting businesses and delivery services. The measure also replaces the current one-year identification card with one that expires two […]
The company’s flagship model, the A3i, is currently the most powerful and efficient LED grow light on the market, thanks to patented canopy penetration technology. NorCal’s indoor cultivation and production facilities are designed for precise control of every environmental factor impacting premium indoor-grown cannabis. “HPS lights max out between 900 and 1100 PPFD , depending […]
Adult-use cannabis is legal in California and adult-use cannabis is legal in New York. And the law enforcement officers TSA agents summon are almost always local police or sheriff’s deputies, who enforce state law, which in California and New York says small amounts of cannabis are legal. Which is why authorities at Los Angeles International […]
Global hip hop superstar Lil’ Kim announced today that she’s entered into a partnership with superbad inc., a California-based cannabis brand that bills itself at the highest levels of quality and integrity in the industry. Not only widely regarded as a legitimate fashion icon, Lil’ Kim has been a pioneer for decades in her relentless […]
This event adds to the escalating tension reported in California’s far-north Siskiyou County, where Hmong immigrants from Laos have been getting in on the cannabis economy. A highland people of the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, the Hmong famously fought in CIA-aided tribal militias against the communist insurgents in the 1960s. Over the past generation, […]
As the plant medicine marketplace continues to evolve, the need for high-quality education on everything from cultivation to advocacy, to business management will only increase. Founded in 2007 in Oakland, California, this institution of higher learning is the most trusted and recognizable name in cannabis education Since its inception, over 50,000 alumni from 40+ countries […]