"The harder a cultivar is to grow, the more rewarding it is"

In Montreal, Cheers Cannabis has been operating since late 2019, focusing on indoor craft cannabis. "We are a family-owned business selling mainly in…

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US (FL): "Tainted" products being sold over the counter as hemp

Vape stores and smoke shops around the state are selling illegal marijuana tainted with toxic pesticides, according to the results of testing performed…

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US (CO): Why the LEP program matters for growers

If your cannabis production facility is not located in Denver or Englewood, Colorado, why should you care about the Local Emphasis Program (LEP)…

GrowDirector secures $1M funding ahead of AI Agronomist rollout

GrowDirector has announced it has secured $1 million in seed funding from angel investors. This investment will further the development and rollout of…

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US: NJ cannabis taxes and prices might increase soon

How high is "too high"? In the cannabis industry, the answer is usually, with a laugh, that there's no such thing. It's a drug with little to no…

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US (ME): "Toxic" pesticides found in Maine products

Potentially fatal levels of toxic chemical pesticides and fertilizers were found in several strains of cannabis grown by alleged illicit grow houses…

US (NV): INCBA to hold law sessions at MJBizCon

The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) has announced the 2024 Cannabis Law Sessions at MJBizCon, taking place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024,…

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US: MMJ and hemp at a stand-off in Texas

The Texas hemp industry is going head to head with medical marijuana producers in the state, while some prominent lawmakers are moving in favor of the…

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Koppert continues expansion in North America

Koppert is active in more than 100 countries worldwide, operating in 34 countries through its subsidiaries and reaching others via an extensive network…

US (WI): USDA Deputy Secretary visits Dramm Corporation

Dramm Corporation recently hosted USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small along with other USDA representatives for a tour of its facilities. During…

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Spain: "We produce unirradiated medical cannabis flowers"

A company in Catalonia that has the license to legally grow cannabis for medicinal purposes; Canamedics, based in Manresa, inland of Barcelona. Luis…

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US (CA): Authorities continuing hemp THC crackdown

Authorities in California are continuing to inspect licensed locations for compliance with recently implemented hemp THC rules. In early September this…

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US (SD): Industry pushes hard for legalization in South Dakota ahead of election

Representatives of the cannabis industry contributed over $300,000 since last spring toward the November 5 South Dakota ballot measure that would…