The Business of Cannabis

Hemp Cultivators and Processors Get a Head Start in New York Adult-Use Cannabis Industry

Mar 9, 2022 | National

While the Garden State and Land of Steady Habits are convincingly in the lead of the tri-state dash towards adult-use cannabis sales, new legislation passed last week at least gives the Empire State a burst of energy.  There has been much anticipation since...

iHemp Hour March 3: Brandy Zink Of Americans For Safe Access

Mar 3, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan, the iHemp Hour has asked Americans for Safe Access to join the Industrial Hemp Farmers organization at the IHemp Midwest Expo on May 19-20 at the Lansing Center. The mission of Americans for Safe Access is to ensure...

New York Hemp Farmers Can Grow Marijuana Under 2-Year Program

Feb 27, 2022 | National

Some New York hemp farmers will be licensed to grow marijuana for two years under a bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week. State officials say they are setting up a conditional marijuana licensing program for hemp growers to ensure there will be sufficient...

What Happens To Cannabis Growers If Hemp Farmers Can Also Get Into THC Market?

Feb 23, 2022 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

On Four20 Post Live Feb. 23 we debated a proposed new regulation offered by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (formerly Marijuana Regulatory Agency) which would allow hemp farmers to see their plants to cannabis processors who then could convert it to THC for use in...

PepsiCo Launches Drink Infused With Hemp Under Rockstar Brand

Feb 14, 2022 | National

Soft drink giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new hemp seed-infused energy drinks in the US market, following relative success in Germany last year. The hemp extract is combined with a number of other herbals to promote relaxation. The selection of...