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2018 Farm Bill Status

4th Circuit Court Rules THC-O Meets Legal Definition of Hemp, Deviating From DEA

The federal court’s interpretation of the 2018 Farm Bill contradicts the Drug Enforcement Administration’s position that THC-O is illegal.

September 9, 2024

Guest Column

White Ash vs. Black Ash

Is the longstanding popular belief that white ash is ‘good’ nothing more than a myth?

March 26, 2024

Florida

11 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024

Our CBT future tellers once again are predicting which states will reform their cannabis policies this year.

January 22, 2024

Cannabis Branding Different Strains

Type I, Type II, Type III: How Science Is Changing the Way the Industry Describes Cannabis Varieties

Leaving behind the sativa-indica dichotomy, cannabis businesses must consider the chemistry of the plant.

December 7, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

8 Tips for Protecting Outdoor Cannabis Crops Against Heavy Rain During Harvest Season: UPDATED

Cannabis and hemp growers should take preventative measures to guard against crop damage during periods of heavy rains—and know what to do with rain-soaked plants in the aftermath.

September 18, 2023

Michigan

Michigan Cannabis Flower Dips Below $100 an Ounce For First Time

The race to the bottom continues in the state’s adult-use market, where flower demand remains on the rise as retail prices hit an all-time low.

December 14, 2022

Massachusetts

Green Wednesday Third Largest Sales Day of 2022 (So Far)

Cannabis retailers in a seven-state analysis experienced a 48% sales uptick the day before Thanksgiving, thanks to topicals, beverages and edibles.

November 29, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

US Support for Cannabis Legalization Remains at Record 68%

Ideology, religiosity, age and party identification are the most significant predictors of cannabis attitudes, according to Gallup pollsters.

November 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner Appeal Denied By Russian Court

Griner, who was convicted in August on charges of cannabis possession at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow, has been in Russian detention since February.

October 25, 2022

Florida

Green Thumb RISE Dispensaries to Expand Florida Footprint Through Lease Agreement With Circle K

The company plans to roll out “approximately ten ‘RISE Express’ branded dispensaries adjacent to Circle K stores,” next year.

October 20, 2022

Industry Headlines

Cannabis Leadership Awards 2022 Recap: CBT Honors Industry Trailblazers at 6th-Annual Cannabis Conference

The heartfelt and moving reception, supported by FOHSE, honored dedicated and inspirational cannabis leaders and closed on a comical note, thanks to an impromptu speech from industry icon and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tommy Chong.

October 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 6, 2022