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Documents released: The analysis behind the HHS recommendation to reschedule cannabis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has now released documents relating to the agency's review of the federal classification of…

GrowerIQ acquires Ample Organics

GrowerIQ announced its successful acquisition of Ample Organics. The strategic acquisition, finalized in December 2023, signifies a major expansion in GrowerIQ's footprint…

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CAN: 73% of purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019, Health Canada reports

An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73 percent of respondents are buying their cannabis from legal sources. That number compares with 37 percent…

Marie Zhang appointed COO of Trulieve

Marie Zhang was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Trulieve, effective January 29, 2024. "Ms. Zhang has amassed extensive supply chain and leadership…

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CAN (ON): Will new retail rules make a difference?

Ontario's move to raise the number of stores cannabis companies can operate has been welcomed by some in the industry, but an expert says the change…

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US (FL): Steady increase in MMJ certifications continued in 2023, state report shows

The number of registered medical cannabis patients continued to rise in Florida during the fiscal year 2023; a state panel said in a new annual…

US (MD): Cannabis sales in December spiked to record $787.5M

Overall sales of cannabis in Maryland set a new monthly record to close out 2023, with nearly $96.5 million in combined purchases between the state’s…

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US (MT): Judge strikes down state’s new dispensary licensing fees

A Lewis and Clark County district court judge has struck down a new state law that dramatically increased the licensing fees for cannabis dispensaries…

US (FL): Study unlocks control methods against invasive thrips parvispinus

The invasive thrips parvispinus is a tiny, elusive insect that has spread across Florida with a growing appetite for a variety of fruit, vegetable, and…

January 24, 2024, Lyndonville, NY:

Free biocontrol workshop at Sierra Biological

Sierra Biological is hosting an IPM Workshop at their facility in western NY on January 24. On the agenda are topics like nematodes, pest…