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Emerging Cannabis Markets Expected to Be Big Players on 4/20

Ben Burstein of LeafLink says flower and preroll sales are expected to increase on the holiday this year, with new cannabis markets largely driving that growth.

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Delaware Governor Has ‘No Updates’ on Adult-Use Cannabis Bills, Which May Become Law Even Without His Signature

Gov. John Carney has not publicly announced whether he’ll sign or veto a pair of legalization bills, but the state constitution suggests that time has run out on this issue.

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Tilray to Acquire HEXO in $56-Million Deal

The transaction is expected to close in June.

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PharmaCann Virginia Loses Appeal Over Disputed Cannabis License

An appeals court judge ruled that the Virginia Board of Pharmacy used proper discretion when it rescinded the company’s conditional license in mid-2020.

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5 Tips for Building Strong Roots

Optimizing cannabis root growth starts with container selection.

Fabric growing containers can increase aeration and can maximize root mass and nutrient uptake.

Prepare Your Greenhouse for Planting Cannabis With These 5 Tips

Michelle Hackett of Riverview Farms shares critical considerations to optimize your greenhouse performance and prepare your space for a new season while minimizing efforts and expenses.

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Learn How to Survive the Market Downturn at Cannabis Conference

Claudio Miranda, co-founder and CEO of Guild Enterprises, reflects on Cannabis Conference 2022 and why operators should attend the conference this year.

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Expanding Your Dispensary From Medical to Adult-Use Sales? Here Are 7 Tips for Success.

Industry stakeholders at Cannabis Conference shared advice for medical cannabis retailers expanding to serve a broader adult-use market.

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5 Tips to Refine Hand-Trimming Techniques

How to standardize this post-harvest step to consistently meet efficiency and quality goals.

Frequent glove changes can help to minimize contamination. If employees touch anything besides the flower and their shears or freshly sanitized surfaces and tools, it makes sense to do a quick glove change.

Dispatches From the Failing Cannabis Economy

Cannabis operators from across the U.S. foresee a tough year ahead, but they are controlling and adjusting what they can to stay afloat.

Daniel Sumner, co-author of “Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics.” The words surrounding his image are quotes from industry stakeholders interviewed as part of this series of articles on the economic downturn.

Verano CEO Says 2023 Will Be ‘Inflection Point’ for Cannabis Industry

As smaller operators struggle to weather the industry downturn, George Archos forecasts favorable M&A deals in attractive markets.

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Kentucky Governor ‘Proudly' Signs Medical Cannabis Bill

Gov. Andy Beshear inked legislation March 31 to legalize medical cannabis, one day after it passed the state Legislature.

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