The Business of Cannabis

4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

What the developer says is Michigan’s first combined music venue and cannabis-consumption lounge could come to the Ypsilanti-area. The proposed project includes a 4,300-square-foot lounge, outdoor amphitheater and a 1,260-square-foot storage building across 3.87 acres...

Polish Hemp Fiber Varieties Stand Out Against Those From China, USA In Oregon Trials

Sep 4, 2024 | International

Polish hemp varieties were the top performers in fiber hemp trials recently reported in a study by researchers at Oregon State University. Henola, primarily a grain producer, and fiber-specific Białobrzeskie, had significantly higher bast fiber content, by percentage,...

Pre-Rolls Spark Fastest Growth Cannabis Category

Sep 4, 2024 | National

As consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolled joints have evolved from a niche offering to a staple on retail shelves and are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. Between June 2023 and June...

DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio And Michigan

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on arresting major...

Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?

Sep 2, 2024 | Great Lakes Region

Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this major development comes a lot of questions. Could I get fired for smoking marijuana when I am off the clock? Yes. Private companies can make whatever policies they want, regardless of whether a...