How do you know if your cannabis is truly organic? Cannabis operators are now using cutting-edge technology to meet strict organic compliance standards while eliminating microbial risks – without harmful chemicals. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Arthur de CordovaCEO and co-founder of Goalrevealed how its innovative radio frequency …
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced New actions to regulate psychoactive cannabis products in the state. His decision comes after California's crackdown on hemp, led by Governor Gavin Newsomwhich has raised concerns among industry leaders. Missouri’s new actions to combat unregulated cannabis, introduced through a joint …
A day after Tuesday's September presidential debate, industry experts will discuss the cannabis reclassification process, a crucial topic for investors. Equity research firm Z&A is organizing a webinar on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m. (US Eastern Time) to provide information on upcoming regulatory changes and market implications. Get Benzinga's exclusive analysis …
The latest equity research report from Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates Highlights key trends in Canada's cannabis market, noting a slowdown in recreational sales growth. StatCan data reveals that Q2 2024 sales declined 4% year-over-year, contributing to a 1.3% year-to-date (YTD) decline compared to 14% growth in H1 2023. …
Former president Donald Trump On Sunday night, Trump announced that if re-elected, he would reclassify cannabis and support banking reforms for the marijuana industry. He also confirmed his support for Florida's Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Trump's comments sparked a reaction in the cannabis stock …
We recently came across an interesting article reporting on the earnings of a black market marijuana dealer, referred to only as Frank. Using the figures provided in the article, we decided to calculate how much Frank could realistically make selling cannabis on the black market. The stage According to Herb.co …
The launch of Ohio’s recreational cannabis market on August 6 has set the stage for significant growth, with preliminary data showing a 45% increase in sales at several marijuana stores in just two weeks. Wholesale sales performance has also been strong. “Ohio began nonmedical sales on 6/8/24, but the full …
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in early August, citing significant concerns about the treatment and the research process. Key issues included design flaws in clinical trials, the potential for abuse of MDMA and uncertainties surrounding …
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include reactions from California hemp industry stakeholders. California Governor Gavin Newsom made a sudden decision on Friday, proposing emergency regulations that would completely ban THC, the intoxicating compound found in cannabis, from all hemp products in the state. The proposal regulationspublished by …
A US appeals court has ruled that THC-O acetate, a cannabinoid derived from hemp, is legal at the federal level under the 2018 Farm Bill. This ruling contradicts the position of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on legal cannabinoids, which had classified THC-O as a Schedule I controlled substance, reported …