The Business of Cannabis

CRA Education Session: Best Practices For Processors From The Enforcement Division

Feb 7, 2023 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Allyson Chirio, operations support manager from the Enforcement Division of the CRA, is excited to present an education session specifically for processors. She will review how to compliantly perform common functions such as packaging, production batches, adjustments,...

Las Vegas To Get Its First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel

Feb 7, 2023 | Feature, National

Possibly the biggest question related to the announcement that the first cannabis-friendly hotel is coming to Las Vegas is, “What took so long?” The aptly named Elevations Hotels and Resorts, based out of Arizona, announced last week it will convert the Artisan Hotel...

The Key Differences Between CBD And THC You Need To Know

Feb 7, 2023 | National

CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 percent or less to be legally sold. CBD is available in many forms, including gels, gummies, oils, supplements,...

While U.S. Hemp Industry Faces Setbacks, Opportunities Are Ripe In EU

Feb 7, 2023 | International

Short-term setbacks and the unintended consequences of state laws are creating new headaches for hemp industry operators in the United States. Despite this, there is an opportunity to build stable markets with European and Canadian partners. Last year was a...

South Dakota No. 2 Grower In 2022, State Hemp Association Says

Feb 7, 2023 | National

South Dakota has leaped into second place as a grower of industrial hemp, increasing plantings while most states across the U.S. trimmed their fields last year, according to analysis by the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association (SDIHA). South Dakota increased...