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The hemp-derived THC public health crisis created by the Farm Bill must be halted by Congress. The real Farm Bill bait and switch: Dangerous ‘dope, not rope’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Hi all, This week’s webinar had to be postponed so you can still catch lawyer and consultant Leah Heise on growth in a tight market next Friday. It’s going to be a good one. Want to speak at a future WeedWeek event? Apply here In the newsletter: Nicole Elliott’s 2022 WeedWeek interview And lots more, Alex * About WeedWeek * Advertise in WeedWeek * Send tips, press releases, concerns, feedback and criticism to [email protected] * Sensitive material to share? Contact Alex on Signal. * Top Calif. regulator steps down Nicole Elliott, who has led California’s Department of Cannabis Control since . . .

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis “Razor” Blaydes is a major player in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s what you get when you combine the raw strength of an athlete with the strategy of a chess player. Blaydes is recognized across the sport for his formidable wrestling and explosive takedowns. As he navigates the intense physical demands and injury risks inherent in elite MMA, Blaydes is finding that recovery isn’t just about taking a break, it’s also a secret weapon that combats the risk of injury, enhances performance, and increases the potential for overall athletic progress. Strategic . . .

New Cannabis Ventures offers readers this easy-to-read exclusive summary of BDSA’s monthly cannabis sales data for 15 states. Cannabis sales increased 3.4% sequentially in October, which was an increase on a per-day basis of 0.1%. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the western markets and then concluding with the eastern [ . . . ]

Behind every cannabis success story is a system, a strategy, and a partner who helped make it happen. In Ganjapreneur’s Case Study series, we read from the operational playbooks of cannabis leaders, learning about the tools and expertise they have implemented to grow their business. From technology, to equipment, to consulting, these are real stories from real operators who are building the future of cannabis. As cannabis brands expand into new states, growth can become a double-edged sword. Each market introduces new inventory systems, regulatory nuances, compliance requirements, SKUs, . . .

The attorney general of Nebraska says people who buy marijuana under a Native American tribe’s planned legal market on its reservation within the state do so “at their own peril,” implying enforcement action against citizens for purchasing what he described as a “poison” if they take it beyond the territory’s borders. During a press conference focused on an unrelated executive order, Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) were asked about ongoing negotiations with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska over a tobacco tax compact and the tribe’s move to legalize cannabis within the . . .

The Accelerate Cannabis Mid-Atlantic Summit recently held a conference in Philadelphia on regional progress and discussed minority ownership issues. It focused on the East Coast’s emerging cannabis markets across PA, NJ, MD, DE, NY, and VA. The event emphasized how all of these states should be learning from each other and adopting laws that work [ . . . ] Source: Accelerate Cannabis Mid-Atlantic Summit Discusses Minority Ownership from Heady NJ

We’ve been smoking the cream of the crop, talking to budtenders & digging into data to put together a list of the best strains in Washington. The post The best strains in Washington appeared first on Leafly.

One Big Alcohol lobby is asking Congress to ban hemp-derived THC, while another lobby representing wholesalers wants to keep the status quo. Alcohol industry sends Congress mixed messages on hemp-derived THC is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The September 2024 National Academies’ report “Cannabis Policy Impacts Public Health and Health Equity” sparked cannabis-focused public health discussions in the media. That dialogue was further elevated by the popular New York Times’ October 4, 2024, article, “As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms.” While the piece offered some valuable information for consumers, it portrayed cannabis primarily as a harmful substance without providing a deeper investigation into the source of the reported complaints and did little to evaluate how we could approach cannabis public health . . .

Ontario Provincial Police say they arrested five and seized 580 illicit cannabis plants and more than 1,100 pounds of dried cannabis while exercising a search… The post OPP seize cannabis, plants from greenhouse operation in Brighton appeared first on StratCann.

An Oklahoma marijuana legalization effort failed earlier this week, organizers said. Oklahoma adult-use marijuana legalization bid fails is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

“This committee, in my opinion, has only made it harder for patients to access medical cannabis.” By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The rift between a South Dakota oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday in Pierre when the committee approved 11 motions, some of which called for tighter regulations. The motions were not made public before the meeting, and the committee did not take public comment on individual motions. The committee acted on the motions while lacking attendance from four of the group’s 11 members. The intentions of the Medical . . .

The cannabis company also reported its 13th consecutive quarter of positive cash flow from continuing operations.

Cronos Group Inc. reported $36.3 million in net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025), gross profit of $18.3 million, and… The post Cronos Group achieves record net revenue in Q3 2025 driven by sales to Israel appeared first on StratCann.

More than 50 alcohol distributors have joined together to oppose efforts in Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products, stressing to lawmakers that as demand for alcohol has “shifted downward,” the cannabis market has helped sustain their industry. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Wednesday, the coalition of beer, wine and spirts wholesalers said it’s imperative that lawmakers “avoid language that would create a prohibition on intoxicating hemp consumable products” through the appropriations process. “Instead, we offer our support to help Congress effectively regulate and tax . . .

Raw Garden live resin terpene cartridges and All-in-One vapes will be sold at Verano’s four Zen Leaf dispensaries and third-party retailers in the state.

The Maryland government’s psychedelics task force has released a final report to state lawmakers, recommending a phased implementation of a wide range of reforms to provide legal therapeutic access to substances such as psilocybin while eventually creating a regulatory pathway for broader commercial sales. About four months after issuing an interim report, the Maryland Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances advised that it’s ultimately recommending a “multi-pathway framework for safe, broad, and equitable access to natural psychedelic substances, with an initial focus . . .

Marijuana arrests are driving driving the overall war on drugs in states where cannabis remains illegal, according to a new NORML analysis of FBI data. And most of those busts are for simple possession. An examination of arrest data for 2024 in strictly prohibitionist states and those with limited medical cannabis programs revealed a continuation of drug war-era criminalization over marijuana-seemingly contradicting reform opponents’ repeated arguments that cannabis arrests are overstated. NORML focused on 14 states in particular, analyzing arrest data submitted to FBI by local and state law . . .

A major trade association that counts among its members corporations such as Coca-Cola, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and Nestlé is putting pressure on Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products. In a letter sent to House and Senate leadership, the Consumer Brand Association (CBA) said it wants to see the so-called “hemp loophole” of the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the crop closed. And to that end, the organization backed appropriations language led by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) to prohibit hemp products containing any quantifiable amount of THC. The proliferation of intoxicating cannabinoid . . .

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The majority of states that legalize cannabis successfully roll out their markets within a matter of months. In some cases, the process can drag on-or be stifled altogether. Such is the case in Virginia, where weed reform was approved in 2021, but a regulated market has yet to be established. Now, with Abigail Spanberger’s victory in the race for Virginia governor, adult-use sales may finally be within reach. RELATED: Another major retailer signs on to sell THC drinks Spanberger, a Democrat, said on the campaign trail that she supports building a regulated cannabis industry. “As the next . . .

With Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s promise to launch adult-use cannabis sales, the legal industry is awaiting its biggest new opportunity in years. Virginia election signals biggest opportunity in years for adult-use cannabis industry is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The food technology company’s patented dual-base gummy system is now available to producers across North America, Australia, and beyond.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is claiming that Attorney General Mike Hilgers is ending negotiations on a tobacco tax compact due to the tribe’s medical cannabis program, WOWT reports. Tribal Attorney General John Cartier said that a representative from the Attorney General’s office, during a phone call, “explicitly” told him it was “retaliation.” “She told me flat out – that the attorney general’s office is not going to move forward with our tribal tobacco tax compact because the tribe is going to engage in the medical cannabis industry.” – Cartier to WOWT Cartier also indicated that the . . .