The Business of Cannabis

72 Percent Of Cannabis Operators: Lack of Banking Is Biggest Concern

Feb 2, 2022 | National

Their number one concern for cannabis operators is a lack of banking or financial services then followed by market volatility, big business competition, and taxes, reports Whitney Economics in a new report. U.S. Cannabis Business Conditions Survey Report that reveals...

2 Canadian Cannabis Growers Put On Notice By Nasdaq Over Low Stock Prices

Feb 2, 2022 | Canada

At least two large Canadian cannabis companies have been notified by the Nasdaq that their shares do not meet the stock exchange’s listing standards. Quebec-based Hexo Corp. and Calgary-headquartered Sundial Growers said they both recently received notices from the...

PanXchange Update On Carbon Credits For Hemp

Feb 2, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Seth Boone and Alex Meleshko of PanXchange will appear on the iHemp Hour Feb. 3 at 6 pm to talk about carbon credits for hemp and other speciality crops. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to educate...

Researchers Say Hemp-Based Rebar Could Replace Steel In Construction

Feb 2, 2022 | National

Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA) say they have developed a hemp‐based rebar reinforcing technology for cement construction. Alexandros Tsamis, assistant professor of architecture and associate director of the Center for Architecture Science and...

Longitudinal Study: Cannabis’ Impact on Lung Health Distinct from Tobacco

Feb 2, 2022 | International

Smoking cannabis long-term is not associated with the same physiological consequences on lung health as is tobacco smoking, according to longitudinal data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. A team of New Zealand...