The Business of Cannabis

How Much Longer Will Stalled Farm Bill Leave Hemp Industry In Legal Limbo?

Jun 3, 2025 | Feature, National

With the 2023 Farm Bill delayed yet again—this time extended through Sept. 30, 2025—the most urgent regulatory crisis in the U.S. hemp sector remains unresolved. How much longer will intoxicating hemp-derived products like delta-8 THC continue to define the public...

Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024

May 30, 2025 | National

Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics. This total represents a 4.5 percent increase year-over-year. Analysts expect sales to top $34 billion...

Four20 Post Women in Cannabis Leadership Honoree Sherry Smies-Evins

May 29, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Four20 Media Group is highlighting women who are making a positive difference in the cannabis business community. These leaders were nominated by their peers and then vetted with a panel of judges from the local community.  Sherry Smies-Evins is the owner and...

Texas Legislature On Verge Of Banning THC Products

May 28, 2025 | National

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, likely spelling the end for the state’s short-lived hemp industry. Under the legislation, which is nearing the governor’s desk for approval,...

20 Michigan Dispos That Offer Deals For New Customers

May 28, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Looking for the best first-time customer deals at Michigan dispensaries? You’re in the right place. There are now more than 800 licensed dispensaries operating across Michigan—and nearly all of them are ready to hook you up with exclusive perks just for...