MMJdaily Newsletter | Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Dr. Miguel Nobrega Gouveia, Master Med Cannabis:

Portugal: “We hope the association creates more transparency among cannabis growers”

Soon, the construction of a new medical cannabis facility in Portugal will be finished. After receiving their pre-license at the start of 2021, things…

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US (OK): Cannabis greenhouse goes up in flame, two people may have burn injuries

A cannabis growing facility has gone up in flame in Southern Logan County. This is on A35 on Charter Oak. In the video by KFOR broadcaster, it is…

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From watermelon to weed: Thai farmers regret switching to cannabis as prices fall

When Thailand legalised cannabis for medical use in June 2022, thousands rushed to stake their claim, including small-time farmer Tukta Sinnin. The…

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US: States surpass $15B in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales

On May 1st, the Marijuana Policy Project released a new report on tax revenue generated from state-legal, adult-use cannabis. As of the end of 2022,…

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US (MA): "Hemp industry may not survive without regulatory changes"

Lawmakers and advocates are pushing bills this session that would ease restrictions on hemp and marijuana products, pitching it as a way to keep…

US (CO): Chris Driessen joins Schwazze as Executive Vice President

Chris Driessen joins Schwazze as Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. Driessen is tasked with expanding the Schwazze wholesale business by…

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India: Himachal plans to legalize cannabis cultivation for economic benefits

Growers in Himachal Pradesh have been demanding the cultivation of cannabis as an alternative crop should be legally allowed as fruit crops have been…

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US (MN): Hemp growers worry about State legalizing cannabis

Minnesota is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis, sparking a lucrative new recreational marketplace, but supporters are cautioning lawmakers…

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US (MO): Dispensaries experience 'dramatic increase' in out-of-state customers

Adult-use has been legally available in the Show-Me State for almost three months and in Springfield dispensaries, sales remain steady. Operators say a…

How to prevent powdery mildew in cannabis?

Powdery mildew (PM) is a scourge that every experienced grower encounters at one time or another. There are a multitude of scenarios where powdery…

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US: "Growth of cannabis industry brings added exposures"

The cannabis industry and the commercial insurance markets for it have seen substantial growth over the past decade, although some insurance issues…

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US: Senators celebrate reintroduction of bipartisan cannabis banking bill

Senators are urging action on a cannabis banking bill that was reintroduced last week, taking to Twitter to call for bipartisan work to enact the…

US (IL): Cannabis workers at five dispensaries unionize

Teamsters Local 777 announced that they have reached tentative agreements for workers at five different dispensaries owned by Verilife, a subsidiary of…