Do Cannabis Farms Count As Agriculture? Answer Could Cost Michigan Schools
Cannabis cultivators take great care. Transferring a seedling from its mother plant to new pots. It joins its siblings in a highly-controlled room. Twelve hours of light, 12 hours of darkness. Its vegetative state is critical to its maturation. Temperature, humidity...
8 States Projected To Be Billion Dollar Cannabis Markets In 2023 – Michigan Leads The Way
In 2023, there are eight adult-use cannabis states that are projected to eclipse the $1-billion benchmark in total retail sales from their respective markets. But here’s the kicker: That’s one fewer than in 2021. While dispensary sales in mature markets like...
Weed War Intensifies In Small Michigan U.P. Town
Marijuana turf wars have moved from street corners to city hall. The “kingpins” are now mostly law-abiding investors. They prefer lawsuits to bullets, but the multi-million-dollar battles remain fierce. An example is playing out Menominee, a city of about 8,300...
Global Medical Cannabis Market Projected To Be Worth $68 Billion In 2030
The Medical Cannabis Market is expected to grow significantly from 2023 to 2030 driven by factors such as the increasing legalization of medical cannabis in various countries, rising prevalence of chronic diseases and development of new medical cannabis products and...
Survey: Majority Of Ohio Voters Support Marijuana Legalization Initiative On November Ballot
A majority of Ohio voters—including a plurality of Republicans—say they support a marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the state’s November ballot, according to a new poll. The survey from Fallon Research & Communications that was released on...
New Jersey Recreational Marijuana Sales Stagnant While Dispensary Options Remain Limited
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) this week released Q2 2023 sales data for the state’s adult use and medical cannabis markets, which is illustrated below. Total sales showed signs of beginning to inch upward in Q2, but have been quite...
Common Citizen Promoting Animal Wellness Through Cannabis During Dog Daze
Common Citizen has launched Dog Daze events at retail partner locations across Michigan to promote animal wellness through cannabis, according to a press release. The events, scheduled through Sept. 1, are timed around National Dog Day, recognized annually on Aug. 26...
DeSantis Doubles Down On Opposition To Marijuana Legalization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has reaffirmed that he would not legalize marijuana if elected to the White House—arguing contrary to evidence that the reform has actually increased the size of the illicit market in Colorado....
Want To Attend Secret Cannabis Party In Detroit?
You can say goodbye to the summer with a cannabis party featuring DJs and a scenic view of downtown Detroit on Thursday. The event is organized by Cannababe, a new experiential marketing company that regularly holds marijuana-related events intended to connect...
Congressional Research Service Notes Hemp Industry’s Recent Decline Amid FDA Inaction On CBD Rules
A new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) offers an overview of challenges facing the nation’s hemp industry as lawmakers work to craft a regulatory framework for the lawful marketing of CBD products amid ongoing inaction by the Food and Drug...
