Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more
Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes to a global pandemic, […]
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MPX, iAnthus tangle in NJ court as adult-use marijuana launch draws near
A judge issued a preliminary ruling in favor of a New Jersey medical marijuana company in its legal tangle with New York-based […]
DEA might start issuing cannabis cultivation permits in early 2021
After years of delay, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could soon begin issuing licenses to businesses and institutions to cultivate cannabis for […]
Oklahoma leads nation in marijuana cultivation licenses issued in 2020
While California is widely touted as the largest legal cannabis market in the world, analysis of cultivation license data from Cannabiz Media […]
Strategies that helped marijuana companies thrive in 2020
Let’s face it: 2020 has been brutal. A global pandemic An economic recession. And a hyper-partisan presidential election. Strategies that helped marijuana […]
Cannabis MSO Acreage appoints former top Pfizer executive as CEO
Multistate marijuana company Acreage Holdings Inc. has appointed Peter Caldini as chief executive officer. Cannabis MSO Acreage appoints former top Pfizer executive […]
Aphria and Tilray to merge, creating CA$5 billion global cannabis giant
Canadian cannabis companies Aphria and Tilray on Wednesday announced plans to merge, a transaction that would create a giant international marijuana firm […]
University of Mississippi’s federal pact for cannabis R&D to be renewed
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) said it again intends to award a federal contract to the University of Mississippi to […]
Maine communities support adult-use marijuana businesses, divided on retail
Support for the adult-use marijuana industry in Maine is strong, especially cultivation, despite a divide over allowing retail shops in some municipalities. […]
How passage of the SAFE Banking Act could impact cannabis businesses
The SAFE Banking Act is nearing the finish line in the U.S. Congress, and many expect it to become law sometime in […]