The Business of Cannabis

An Elusive Pathogen Is Damaging Cannabis Crops – Here’s How To Fight It

Jan 20, 2021 | National

Over and over again, I meet cannabis growers who are not yet aware of a widespread disease that has been appearing more and more across the United States – hop latent viroid (HpLVd). Viroids are not viruses but, rather, a plant-specific pathogenic RNA. But there is...

420Post – Tips From Pros On How To Brand, And Market Your Cannabis Company

Jan 20, 2021 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Jared Mirsky, founder and CEO of nationally known Wick & Mortar, a cannabis-focused boutique branding agency, joins us to provide branding tips. Jared is followed by Allison Hornev, the new chief marketing officer for Common Citizen. Allison helped not only...

Strong Demand Drives Up Oregon’s Wholesale Cannabis Prices In 2020

Jan 20, 2021 | National

For the first time since 2017, the median price per pound of recreational marijuana sold by cultivators to retailers topped $1,500 in December, according to data provided by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Prices also rebounded for cannabis sold to wholesale...

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Issues Final Recommendations of the Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup

Jan 19, 2021 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

In order to address concerns about equitable opportunity in Michigan’s marijuana industry for people of color, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) released the final recommendations of the Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup today. “The MRA is committed to making...

420Post Jan. 20 Features Cannabis Branding, Marketing

Jan 19, 2021 | FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

If you want to learn from cannabis branding and marketing experts how to make your cannabis business generate a social media buzz, 420Post Jan. 20 at 1 pm has got you covered. Jared Mirsky, founder and CEO of nationally known Wick & Mortar, a cannabis-focused...