The Business of Cannabis

Michigan Changes Course On Hemp-Derived THC

Apr 27, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan is backing off a plan to allow hemp-derived THC products to be sold alongside marijuana products after the state’s cannabis industry complained it could not compete with lower-cost hemp THC. Michigan regulators withdrew the proposal after complaints about...

Denim Company Launching Collection Made with U.S.-Grown Hemp

Apr 19, 2022 | National

Cone Denim is partnering with hemp processing firm BastCore on a U.S.-grown hemp denim collection using hemp cultivated in Alabama and U.S.-derived cotton dyed with natural indigo grown in Tennessee. Using hemp in the production of denim instead of cotton...

iHemp Michigan Offers Hefty Discount For Cannabis Companies To Buy Space At Expo

Apr 15, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

iHemp Michigan is hosting its annual Midwest Expo May 20-21 at the Lansing Center. Now that hemp and cannabis are combined under the new Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Formerly the Marijuana Regulatory Agency) iHemp is inviting cannabis companies to buy booth space at...

Hemp And Cannabis Financing Specialist Bob Moore Featured On iHemp Hour Noon March 31

Mar 31, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Hemp Financing expert Bob Moore will appear on iHemp Hour today to explain all the financing options for hemp and cannabis farmers, as well as plant-touching businesses in both sectors of the industry. Financing options include land, equipment, buildings and much...

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...