Montana voters passed a recreational marijuana initiative on Election Day that will require licensed operators to be state residents, as is now the case with its medical marijuana program.
Have cannabis residency requirements worn out their welcome? is…
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Wildfires that damage marijuana crops are focus of new federal group
In response to the 2020 wildfires that engulfed the western U.S. and harmed many marijuana cultivators, two federal departments are banding together “to ensure better forest management effectiveness” in the fight against such natural disasters.
Wildfir…
1-gram cannabis flower sales fell in 2020 amid pandemic, but don’t write off the small packet
Sales of 1-gram cannabis flower packages tumbled in multiple North American marijuana markets last year, likely related to consumers who shopped less often because of the COVID-19 pandemic but made larger purchases when visiting a dispensary. The shift…
Some cannabis growers still counting cost of wildfires, but most say industry dodged a bullet
Although the West Coast wildfire season has been over for months, some marijuana companies are still picking up the pieces from a historic wave of blazes that forced thousands to evacuate and endangered countless cannabis businesses across California, …
Lack of standards, dubious business practices threaten to upend cannabis testing industry
A lack of standards in cannabis testing results is plaguing the industry. Some business owners are shopping around for labs that will give them the results they want to see, while others are sending in adulterated samples. And testing labs are being sh…
Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more
Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes to a global pandemic, they had their work cut out for them.
Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, …
Premium-priced cannabis products take a larger share of overall flower sales
Even during tough economic times, marijuana consumers are turning to higher-priced flower products – a signal that cannabis users are increasingly willing to spend more money on such merchandise. The trend could be mirroring the beer and wine sec…
Proposed pesticide, heavy-metal testing rules in Washington state roil marijuana cultivators
A Washington state proposal to require growers to test their recreational marijuana for pesticides and heavy metals is encountering blowback from industry officials who argue it would drive up their costs and force them to offer fewer cannabis products…
Marijuana operator Harvest settles dispute over Washington state assets
Multistate marijuana operator Harvest Health & Recreation said it has settled litigation in connection with the Washington state portion of an $85.8 million deal the company announced last March to buy the Seattle-based Have a Heart retail group. T…
WA regulators to hear public comment on cannabis pesticide testing rules
Washington state cannabis regulators are holding a digital public hearing at 10 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday to receive comments from stakeholders about proposed testing rules that would require the addition of pesticide and heavy metal testing for all ma…