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US (CA): California officials fund project to preserve ‘legacy cannabis’ genetics and culture Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 In California, a state-funded effort is underway to analyze the genetic information of various cannabis strains to preserve the state's rich history of cannabis cultivation. It's part of a project meant not only to ack

NJ grower brings AI to cannabis cultivation Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 Santa Cruz robotics specialist Neatleaf™ has partnered with iAnthus to bring Neatleaf's AI technology to the company's Pleasantville, New Jersey cultivation facility, which supports the company's MPX NJ brand. Roll out of the new technology began in March 2024. Neatle

The importance of genetic stabilization in medical cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 In the medical cannabis industry, genetic stabilization is essential for producing consistent and reliable products. Medical cannabis patients depend on specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles for their treatments, making it critical that each harves

IRS Attorney: There Is No End Run Around 280E Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 Cannabis companies underpaying or withholding taxes based on presumed nullification of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E after rescheduling are setting themselves up for costly disappointment and the potential for asset seizure, according to an attorney at the Inte

Bridging the Generation Gap: Key Insights for Dispensaries and Brands Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 Cannabis retailers may want to reconsider their merchandise mix and sales approaches in light of a new multigenerational survey of cannabis consumers. Conducted by Sanctuary Wellness in May and released this week, the survey’s data reveals a

5 States with Marijuana Ballot Measures in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 Roughly 81 million eligible voters failed to participate in the 2020 election, but with hot-button issues like cannabis and abortion on the ballot in multiple states in 2024, voter turnout is poised for a big shift. Experts suggest these divisive topics may mobili

Yelp, Google Should Remove Illegal Weed Shops Says Los Angeles Initiative To Clean Up Cannabis Search Results Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Google and Apple Maps give legitimacy to unlicensed cannabis business in California by not distinguishing them from licensed dispensaries. Search engines and GPS platforms like Google GOOG and Apple Map

FBI Report Over 200,000 People Were Arrested For Cannabis-Related Violations In 2023: How Is That Possible? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The FBI reported that 217,150 arrests for marijuana violations were made in 2023, slightly down from 2022 when the figure stood at 227,108, according to data published in the Bureau’s Crime Data Explorer.

NBA's Al Harrington: 'We Don't Forget Those Harmed By Cannabis Prohibition,' Our Mission Is Impact Before Profit Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Al Harrington’s Village Dispensary focuses on empowering communities impacted by prohibition. For NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington, the opening of Village Dispensary in Hoboken, Ne

DeSantis Provokes Outrage Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads Linking Marijuana Legalization To Car Crashes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The ad, produced by the Florida Department of Transportation, warns against the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faces a public relations lashing for leveraging a tax

States Without Legalized Cannabis Have Higher Rate of Poison Control Calls for Delta-8 THC Products, Says Recent Study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Products containing Delta-8 THC may be leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers, according to a recent study. A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology (1),

Delaware’s cannabis industry: A secret shopper investigation finds mislabeling, contamination, and public health risks among gaps in compliance Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 A "Secret Shopper" investigation revealed alarming compliance issues in Delaware's cannabis industry. The study discovered instances of mislabeling, product contaminati

Avicanna unveils large-scale MyMedi.ca medical cannabis study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Avicanna released information on a new study through MyMedi.ca which will look into the use of medical cannabis for various health ailments such as pain, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep, and depression. In a recent press release (1), Avicanna recently annou

Verano Holdings Corp. Set to Begin “Save the Bits” Campaign for Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Multi-state cannabis company, Verano Holdings Corp., started a fundraising campaign with their BITS™ edibles product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a portion of the proceeds going to the Lynn Sage Breast C

Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered cannabis patients in the US. And, as reported by scientific reviews, there is a growing gap between public interest in medical cannabis and the lack of qualified practitioners offering guidance. There are a lot

The Anti Hand Packing Movement: How Automation is Modernizing Cannabis Packaging Systems Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations used automation technology for packaging. Yet in 2024, over 80% of cannabis cultivators are moving toward utilizing automation to streamline processes and reduce costs, p

Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 California, one of the United States’ largest and most lucrative legal cannabis markets, is grappling with a critical issue. In 2023, the state saw $5.1 billion in cannabis sales, with five million Californians using canna

Global Cannabis Seeds Market Projected To Reach $6.5 Billion By 2031 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The global cannabis seed market is projected to experience significant growth between now and 2031 according to a market report by Allied Market Research. The market researchers estimate that the value of the worldwide cannabis seed market was