Portugal: Medical cannabis companies investigated for suspected links with criminal organizations

Portugese judicial police has carried out raids on medicinal cannabis companies suspected to be linked to criminal organizations. Over 60 search and…

Texas hemp ban threatens $4B industry

Senate Bill SB3 has been passed by the House, imposing strict restrictions on hemp businesses in the Lone Star State, effectively putting thousands of…

"Bacteria are not Pac-Man, they don't just eat things"

How micro organisms help crops grow

For growers it is important to understand that plant nutrition isn't just about what nutrients are provided; it's about what nutrients the plants can…

US (CA): Redwood City to cut fees for cannabis businesses

Cannabis businesses operating in Redwood City are getting a bit of a financial break. Changes in the management of the city's cannabis program is…

US (WA): Study finds that production outweighs sales, raising concern over surplus product

A new report presented to Washington lawmakers shows the state produced far more marijuana in 2023 than it sold, prompting concerns about where the…

US (NV): Vegas casino leaders urge lawmakers to reform cannabis policy

Las Vegas tourism stakeholders are urging Nevada to reconsider long-standing barriers between the cannabis and casino industries, arguing that more…

Albania legalizes MMJ cultivation in 138 villages

Albania has taken a significant step in its agricultural and healthcare sectors by licensing the cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes in 138…

A guide for growers

How to make use of the agricultural incentives in Virginia

While federal grants often dominate the conversation in the agriculture industry, state-level incentives can be just as crucial. In Virginia for…

US (MN): First off-reservation store to be opened by White Earth Nation

The White Earth Nation is opening Minnesota's first off-reservation tribal cannabis dispensary. This follows the signing of a landmark cannabis…

US (MN): New law changes approved, sent to Governor for confirmation

Minnesota lawmakers came to a conference committee agreement on modifications to the state's adult-use cannabis law on May 17 as state regulators…

Thailand: Health Minister calls for new regulations to make medical certificates for cannabis use mandatory

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is…

US (MN): Advocates, industry veterans rally over proposed tax hike

Cannabis industry hopefuls and advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday in protest of a proposed tax hike on retail sales before…

Canada: Calls for tax reform intensify

Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it will generate…