Research fuels lighting strategies for cannabis growers

Of all the things that go into a cannabis grow, lighting is certainly one of the most discussed topics. How much light, what kind of light, how the…

TerrAscend to exit Michigan, cut 21% staff

TerrAscend has announced plans to fully exit the Michigan cannabis market, marking a major strategic shift for the multi-state operator. The move…

Industry warns of consumer pushback, market strain

Tax hikes hit cannabis sales in California and Maryland

Cannabis consumers in California and Maryland must begin paying higher taxes for state-licensed cannabis products. Cannabis-specific tax hikes took…

Türkiye to expand cannabis use to pharmaceutical sector

Türkiye has significantly expanded its industrial cannabis production over the past five years and is now poised to harness the plant's medicinal…

US (NJ): Grower looking for approval for new 40 acre facility

A cannabis company approved for state conditional licenses is now seeking local approvals to open a 40-acre farm on Union Valley Road. Dragonfly NJ…

US (NE): Governor approves MMJ rules banning flower access for patients

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) has officially approved emergency rules and regulations for a regulatory commission to begin licensing medical cannabis…

US (UT): UDAF opens applications for independent medical cannabis pharmacy

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has opened the application period for the first of two independent medical pharmacies, a development…

US: First dispensary that ships all over country debuts

Area 52 has launched its nationwide fulfillment service. This is an important development for cannabis consumers, particularly in states with limited…

Light Science Technologies appoints new Business Development Manager

Following a period of continued success, Light Science Technologies (LST) has appointed a new Business Development Manager to drive further growth.…

US (OH): Overhaul of cannabis laws stall again

Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any success modifying marijuana laws. Early on in June, Republican lawmakers…

US (MO): New York based consultant to study state market

New York-based Cannabis Public Policy Consulting LLC was awarded a contract this month to study Missouri's marijuana market for the next year. The…

US (MN): Business owner says customers stocked up ahead of tax increase

July 1 marked the first day several new laws go into effect. That includes raising the tax on retail marijuana sales. Tax on recreational marijuana…

US: Massachusetts based testing lab has license suspended

Assured Testing Lab in Massachusetts had its license suspended starting July 4, 2025, because it misused the PathogenDx testing platform. The lab was…