[ad_1] While states throughout the U.S. continue to embrace the new legal wave of cannabis, it doesn’t eclipse the strife within the industry. Over the past few years, the industry has faced issues around oversupply, falling prices, stringent regulations and distribution problems, among others, which often fall especially heavy on cultivators. Now, new research findings show exactly how these employees are faring in the current climate. According to the third edition of the U.S. Cannabis…
"Survey: 58% of Cultivators Feel ‘Bad’ or ‘Terrible’ About Current State of Cannabis"Tag: Cannabis
[ad_1] Five People who should NOT smoke weed! Most people who smoke cannabis will never have a problem with it. They’ll find adequate times to light up, know when to slow down when they’ve had too much, and listen to their bodies—making wise choices. But, ah, my dear friends, let’s not shy away from the truth—some people just can’t help but mess things up when it comes to weed. Yes, those individuals…
"Everyone Should Try Cannabis, Except These 5 People, They Should Stay Away from Weed!"
[ad_1] It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. But that notion has proven to be way off the mark. The major and minor cannabinoids in raw, unprocessed cannabis plants are found in their acid form: THCA, CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, and THCVA. When decarboxylated at a…
"Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes"
[ad_1] California’s cannabis industry is a mess. Between the rampant illegal market, onerous taxation, unnecessarily complicated regulations, debt defaults, and a host of other factors, things have never been worse. Businesses big and small are imploding. Without federal bankruptcy protection, the best tool available to insolvent and nearly insolvent companies is gone. So we’re going to start to see a huge uptick in alternative methods of dealing with failing cannabis businesses: receiverships. What is a…
"Cannabis Receiverships Are Coming to California"
[ad_1] Recently in South Dakota, two law enforcement officers were forgiven by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission for cannabis use. According to the South Dakota Searchlight, the commission made decisions on more than a dozen pending certifications and recertifications, of “officers, canine units, and reciprocity for out-of-state or Indian Country officers seeking state certification.” Many “officer hopefuls” attended a commission meeting on July 12 to make their case. The first was Officer…
"South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis Records"
[ad_1] For the past couple of years, the cannabis industry has faced significant challenges, with a bear market persisting. Plummeting flower prices, burdensome debt payments, and plateauing sales in mature markets have contributed to this situation. There was hope that the industry’s fortunes would improve with the passage of banking legislation like the SAFE Act or significant developments such as TerrAscend’s approval to move to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Surprisingly, a potential solution could…
"Want to Double Profits in the Cannabis Industry Overnight? Get Rid of the 280E Tax Code like Green Market Report Says!"
[ad_1] Dr. Deepak Chopra is arguably one of the most profound thinkers of the 21st century, with contrary opinions that confound his scientific peers. A prolific author of nearly 100 books, including 21 New York Times bestsellers on topics ranging from meditation to longevity, such as Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul, and Quantum Healing, he is often miscategorized as a “new age” or “self-help guru,” and is criticized by quantum physicists. As a polymath,…
"Deepak Chopra Discusses Cannabis as a Holy Experience"
[ad_1] Cannabis is supposed to be relaxing and fun. What’s not to like about giggles, munchies, and a brief break from the mundane? Unfortunately, news from California’s Emerald Triangle is anything but upbeat these days. Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke” (The Economist), “California pot industry facing ‘extinction event‘” (SF Gate), “Despair in Emerald Triangle as CA legal cannabis collapses” (CalMatters), and “Legal cannabis…
"Dumpster Fire: What Went Wrong with California Cannabis?"
[ad_1] It’s been an eventful month in Oregon cannabis. Below are some early summer notes on three things we’ve been doing and watching and writing about. The Chalice receivership I covered this last month as the ship was going down. Today, the Oregon receivership is well underway and we’re getting regular notices. It hasn’t been smooth from my perspective. The receiver initially rejected a raft of leases, including one held by a landlord we represent.…
"Oregon Cannabis Round-Up: Chalice Receivership, New Tax Rules, New Laws"
[ad_1] The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a press release on June 26 as a reminder for people traveling for Canada Day (July 1) or the U.S.’s Independence Day (July 4)—no cannabis across the border. For those who plan to traverse the border between the U.S. and Canada, CBSA recommends tips such as planning ahead for border wait times, saving time with an Advance Declaration, and having travel documents handy. The topic of cannabis…
"Canada Border Agency Reminds Travelers that Bringing Cannabis Across an International Border Is Illegal"