The Business of Cannabis

What The Extreme Drop In Wholesale Prices Means For Cannabis Industry

Feb 15, 2023 | National

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current...

$35 Million For Hemp Is Just 1 Percent Of USDA Climate-Smart Total

Feb 8, 2023 | National

More than $35 million has been granted to five hemp-specific projects under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities” program. While the projects look promising, the money is just over 1 percent of a total $3.1 billion USDA...

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,...

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...

Cannabis Stocks Get Increased Attention As More States Legalize Weed

Feb 1, 2023 | National

There’s been lots of movement in state legislatures regarding marijuana over the past few months. In November, Missouri and Maryland voted to legalize recreational marijuana. That doesn’t necessarily mean weed is immediately accessible, though. Passing a...