American cannabis did not become sophisticated because the industry had it easy. It became sophisticated because the industry had no other choice. For nearly a
NORTH AMERICA, WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the White House Office of Management and Budget sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson formally requesting
The DEA marijuana (cannabis) scheduling hearing began Monday with a lot of confusion about what this hearing is about, its potential impact, and most importantly,
NORTH AMERICA – For decades, cannabis activists, patients, legacy operators, caregivers, cultivators, medical collectives, and underground healers fought to force the federal government to admit
NORTH AMERICA – The DEA’s long-awaited marijuana rescheduling hearing starts today, and the cannabis industry is once again being told to hold its breath while
They happen over coffee before the doors open. They happen at dinners, networking events, and late-night gatherings where operators finally have a chance to talk
EUROPE, GERMANY – Germany did not legalize cannabis like California, Colorado, Missouri, Massachusetts, or any of the other U.S. states that built adult-use retail markets
For over a century, America’s approach to cannabis has been misguided. We started by criminalizing the plant. Then, as states began to acknowledge the failure
Federal cannabis reform is technically moving forward. The problem is who got a seat in the room. Last Thursday, Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek C.
If you run a commercial cultivation, you already know the truth: the grow is only half the job. Post-harvest is where your margins either get
We have been warning people about this for a long time: Schedule III cannabis is not cannabis legalization. It is not federal legalization, it is
There is an old saying in cultivation that every problem eventually shows up in the root zone. You can have the best genetics in the
A study found that medical marijuana decriminalization reduced health-related workplace absenteeism by about 6.9%. The effect was strongest when researchers measured policy exposure using the
In terms of the growth of every distinct cannabis product format sector being sold across the state markets, few have had the notable and unique
The DEA selected seven participants for its June 29th marijuana rescheduling hearing, and every single one opposes cannabis reform. Groups like NORML, the Drug Policy
Cannabis reform in America has a bad habit of showing up dressed like progress while carrying a briefcase full of loopholes. The latest example is
The National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to delay the federal ban on hemp-derived THC beverages set to take effect November 12 and replace it
Today the Supreme Court ruled unanimously (9-0) in United States v. Hemani that the government cannot strip someone of their Second Amendment rights just because
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic lawmakers announced a compromise to legalize recreational cannabis sales, with retail stores set to open July 1, 2027. The
For years, cannabis brands were told the same thing every other business was told. Win search, win traffic, win customers. Build the website. Write the
On June 8th, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) launched the Cannabis Product Image Analyzer (CPIA), a beta AI tool that helps licensed operators
For years, the cannabis industry had a built-in excuse. Everything was new: new markets, new regulations, new businesses, new consumers, and new expectations. Operators were
Cannabis rescheduling has been treated like a finish line by some, a trap door by others, and a giant federal shrug by anyone who has
A new Canadian clinical trial found that 56% of cancer patients experienced a clinically meaningful benefit over placebo with at least one type of cannabis
Michigan House Bill 6020 would create an ibogaine grant program and research fund. It would pull $50 million from the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery
The integration enables sellers to get paid instantly while buyers access extended terms at checkout, with Apex Trading reaching 4,000-plus operators as the industry faces
The U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) reported just 383 federal marijuana trafficking cases in fiscal year 2025, a 62% drop from FY 2021 and the lowest
Operators want to know what Winston actually does. It’s a fair question and the honest answer is hard to fit into a sentence, but here
Michigan’s 24% wholesale cannabis tax, which took effect January 1st this year, collected only ~$34 million in its first quarter, less than 33% of the
The cannabis industry has a conference problem. Too many events, not enough signal. Rooms full of optimism, not enough honesty. Panels that talk around the
The hemp-derived THC beverage space has officially gone mainstream. We’re talking Target shelves, grocery store coolers, and liquor store end caps. But here’s the thing
The cannabis industry has a fragmentation problem that everyone acknowledges and almost nobody fixes. Policy people and culture people are in the same industry but
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger recently vetoed a major recreational cannabis sales bill, citing a rushed timeline and regulatory concerns in a recent interview. However, this
According to an American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey, 33% of adults report that using cannabis helps them sleep slightly or significantly better. For individuals
For years, the cannabis industry has been forced to live inside one of the most absurd contradictions in American law. States license cannabis businesses. States
Vermont lawmakers have officially advanced Senate Bill 278 to Governor Phil Scott, according to NORML. S.278 doubles the legal adult-use cannabis possession limit to two
If you have ever harvested a home grow you were proud of, you already know the moment of truth does not happen when you chop
Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the 2026 Omnibus Cannabis Bill into law. The legislation merges the state’s medical and recreational cannabis supply chains,
The looming federal hemp ban limits hemp-derived products to 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container starting November 12th of this year. Recently, Republican lawmakers
In cannabis, everybody loves talking about innovation until the conversation gets to packaging. Then suddenly the room gets quiet. Not because packaging does not matter.
States with medical cannabis dispensaries and recreational cannabis laws saw a 15.47% and 11.92% decrease in non-fatal opioid poisonings, respectively. A study of commercially insured
88% of American adults support some form of legal cannabis. Specifically, 55% favor legalizing the plant for both medical and recreational use, while 33% support
In November 2025, the United States government quietly redrew the legal boundaries of the cannabis seed market. The change was buried inside a federal appropriations
Washington cannabis is not an easy market to survive. Operators across the state have dealt with tight margins, heavy competition, changing consumer behavior, and a
Following last months executive order by President Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the DEA is set to launch new Schedule III registration applications
There’s a certain point in every cannabis company’s growth where things stop feeling scrappy and start feeling fragile. Not because business is bad. Usually the
Cannabigerol (CBG) shows significant therapeutic potential for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to science, CBG directly regulates neutrophil immune activity and drastically reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines
On Friday, dozens of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting commutations for individuals serving time in federal prison for non-violent marijuana
A recent systematic review indicates that CBD holds significant promise as an anticancer agent for dogs. Research demonstrates that cannabidiol exerts strong antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have established a legal adult-use cannabis retail market by 2027. Despite campaigning in favor of retail sales,
Despite the executive order reclassifying medical cannabis to Schedule III, the Department of Transportation (DOT) via a recent memo, still prohibits medical marijuana for safety-sensitive
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its official website to allow medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags with “Special Instructions.” This change aligns with
We all know the classic stereotype. You consume some cannabis, get a serious case of the munchies, and suddenly find yourself emptying the pantry. Conventional
Finding effective treatments for severe mental health conditions and substance use disorders is a massive challenge for healthcare providers. For decades, standard pharmaceutical approaches have
Freedom Grow, a grassroots, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting cannabis prisoners and their families, is entering a new phase of impact, bridging advocacy, community,
Military veterans put everything on the line to serve their country. When they return home, they deserve access to the best possible healthcare options available.
The 2026 NECANN Boston convention once again proved why the Northeast remains one of the most important cannabis regions in the country. Held at the
The cannabis industry loves to talk about opportunity. It loves headlines about billion-dollar markets, new state launches, and the next wave of innovation. But if
The cannabis industry is no stranger to sudden regulatory shifts, but a recent directive has operators scrambling for answers. State officials recently announced that Oklahoma
For decades, the federal government insisted cannabis had no accepted medical value and belonged in the same legal category as heroin. That claim fueled arrests,
Public opinion on marijuana is undergoing a massive transformation. For decades, outdated stereotypes and heavy-handed propaganda shaped how people viewed the plant. Now, those old
For years, residents of North Carolina have watched neighboring regions embrace modern marijuana policies while local progress stalled. Now, a fresh legislative push could finally
For decades, cannabis advocates have fought to end prohibition, free cannabis prisoners, and repair the damage caused by the failed War on Drugs. Yet in
History has a funny way of circling back around—especially in the cannabis industry. It doesn’t replay events exactly the same way, but if you pay
Not long ago, a post from a legacy operator cut through the usual noise of cannabis social media. It was not flashy. It was not
The cannabis industry has always talked a big game about justice, equity, and “giving back.” Now there’s a way to actually do it, every single
If you’ve ever run a dispensary, you already know the job description is a lie. There is no clean org chart. There is no “that’s
For years, the conversation around taking tiny amounts of substances has centered heavily on psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD. It turns out the narrative missed
The cannabis landscape is always shifting, and keeping track of the latest federal updates can feel like a full-time job. Recently, the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Alright, let’s get real. The noise out there right now is a cocktail of celebration, confusion, and some dangerously bad advice. April 29, 2026, is
The war on cannabis is effectively over in the court of public opinion. We are no longer debating whether the plant should be legal. Instead,
The recent evolution of Brazil’s regulatory framework—projected through 2026—has sparked a wave of analysis that often oscillates between social activism and corporate optimism. However, for
The cannabis industry has a marketing problem. Walk into almost any modern dispensary, and the branding screams youth culture. Neon packaging, influencer endorsements, and aggressive
The DEA’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal officially goes live this morning at 12:00 PM EST. For state-licensed medical cannabis operators across the country, this
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin recently certified Act 934 of 2025, clearing the way for the state to enforce strict regulations on intoxicating hemp products.
We are watching a massive shift happen in real-time regarding how the United States handles mental health care. For decades, the medical field has struggled
In January of 2024, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency reaffirmed their position on the legal status of psilocybin mushroom spores. “If the mushroom spores
Farmers and businesses across the country have been waiting for the latest agricultural figures from the USDA, and the numbers are finally in. The newest
The cannabis industry has been waiting for a major federal policy shift for decades. On Thursday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an executive order
Across the country, state-level cannabis programs are thriving. Millions of adults legally purchase an incredible variety of cannabis products from local dispensaries every single day.
Virginia residents have patiently waited for a regulated adult-use cannabis market since simple possession was legalized in 2021. The path toward setting up storefronts has
At some point, the data stops being interesting and starts being useful. That’s exactly where we are now with the cannabis vape market. The trends
There’s a certain feeling you get when you’re standing on a real cannabis farm in Northern California. Not the Instagram version of it, not the
The landscape of cannabis enforcement in the US is confusing and deeply fractured. On one side of a state line, adults can legally purchase and
There used to be safety in the middle. You didn’t have to be the cheapest, and you didn’t have to be the best. You just
Idaho stands as an island of prohibition in the Pacific Northwest. While nearly every bordering state embraces either medical or recreational cannabis, Idaho still clings
The federal government is finally acknowledging what millions of patients and advocates have known for decades. By moving to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I
Some people who are out of touch may assume that enjoying a cannabis pre-roll or joint in the evening guarantees a groggy, unfocused morning. This
Let’s get something out of the way upfront. The cannabis vape category didn’t just grow over the last year. It reorganized itself. And if you’re
Five years after Virginia first legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, the highly anticipated retail market is facing another hurdle. On Monday, Governor
A Texas district judge recently issued a temporary restraining order that halts the enforcement of strict new regulations on the hemp industry, within the state.
Crossing a state line in the United States can feel like entering a completely different dimension. The patchwork of US cannabis laws means a plant
For years, the conversation around the cannabis vape market was pretty simple. Distillate was the workhorse, and everything else was just a niche. If you
As the floor awaited its first introduction, handshake, or badge scan, Xylem Robotics was already setting the tone for Hall of Flowers Ventura 2026. The
Getting pulled over is stressful enough, but for cannabis users, a routine traffic stop can quickly escalate into a nightmare. You might be completely sober,
Most cannabis founders need liquidity and believe the only way to get it is to sell the company. And if they do sell, they’re not
If you’ve spent any time in a dispensary lately, you’ve probably noticed it. The products aren’t just changing. The sizes are changing too. What used
California’s legal cannabis market is facing a severe legislative crisis that threatens to wipe out an entire product category. Assembly Bill 2532, a new proposal
The federal landscape for cannabis and hemp regulations is currently undergoing a massive stress test. As various government agencies attempt to navigate the complex web
For a long time, cartridges were the default in the cannabis vape category. Not because they were perfect, but because they worked well enough. Brands
