The Business of Cannabis

3 Marijuana Stocks Poised to Lead a Sector Rebound

Feb 22, 2020 | Canada, Great Lakes Region

As the Canadian cannabis market continues to fail to meet sales projections, the licensed producers (LPs) with the best balance sheets are poised to lead a market rebound. With both Aurora Cannabis and Tilray implementing restructurings, the industry could see a void...

Tourist Town Douglas Will Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales

Feb 22, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The small city bordering lakeshore tourist destination Saugatuck will have recreational marijuana dispensaries. The Douglas City Council on Monday, Feb. 17, unanimously approved a pair of ordinances allowing recreational marijuana stores and secure transport...

Economic Viability of Industrial Hemp in the United States: A Review of State Pilot Programs

Feb 22, 2020 | National

After a hiatus of almost 45 years, the 2014 Farm Bill reintroduced industrial hemp production in the United States through State pilot programs. This study documents outcomes and lessons learned from the State pilot programs and examines legal, agronomic, and economic...

Lake Superior State University To Cut Ribbon on Cannabis Center For Excellence

Feb 20, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

SAULT ST. MARIE – Lake Superior State University is hosting a ribbon cutting Friday for its LSSU Cannabis Center of Excellence.  The CoEis a strategic relationship with Agilent Technologies Inc. to offer students a state-of-the-art facility aimed at a...

Green Wolverine Provides Training For Hemp Farmers

Feb 20, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Want to become a Hemp farmer but don’t know how? Green Wolverine, a club formed at the University of Michigan, is offering monthly seminars to teach you how to grow the crop that turns into CBD for Medicinal...