Cannabis Technology News

These technology leaders are driving innovation and efficiency in the cannabis industry with cutting-edge solutions. As it does in most other modern industries, technology plays a crucial role in cannabis, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. From seed to sale and even in

A project that aims to create standards to fortify the hemp building and construction industry has been selected for federal funding. Earlier this month, EPA announced grants of nearly $160 million for projects that track and reduce climate pollution in construction materials. The Hemp Building

Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed, supporters says prohibition drains money. As law enforcement groups come out against Florida's recreational marijuana ballot measure, supporters say the current prohibition has far too great "cops and courts" costs. “We believe that passage of

Reid Reshapes New York's Cannabis Future Amidst Turmoil. Felicia A. B. Reid has been at the helm of the Office of Cannabis Management for six weeks after adopting an agency in turmoil and transition. Before Reid’s appointment, Gov. Kathy Hochul called New York’s cannabis rollout a “disaster.” An

Medican X in Tirat Carmel raised around NIS 70 million to establish an innovative aeroponic facility for medical cannabis production. Medican X, a medical cannabis company, has launched Israel's first innovative aeroponic production facility. The technology enables natural cannabis growth without a

Analysis shows 59% of commenters want the proposed rule change to go further and for marijuana to be decriminalized. The two-month public comment period for the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rules to reschedule cannabis closed this week and the agency will now review the submissions

Trulieve Donates Additional $5 Million to Florida Recreational Marijuana Campaign. The medical-cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida, according to a newly filed finance report. The company made the contribution July 15

The market for cannabis edibles is evolving into two main camps—high vs. low dose—but who should and likely does opt for which camp may surprise you. Some of the divergence is being shaped by the industry itself. Either you’re being marketed low 3 mg-dose seltzers as someone who may want to take the

And what entrepreneurs can do about it. Cannabis has a sustainability problem. This news may come as a surprise to you. Cannabis and hemp have been sold by advocates (like me) as a ‘green’ crop producing ‘green’ products. While that fundamental statement is true, public policy mistakes and market

Under pressure from weed consumers, California regulators hustle to start testing for pesticides. Under intense pressure from millions of weed users, California officials are scrambling to test cannabis products for pesticides following a Times investigation last month revealing that regulators have

LeafLink Acquires Dama Financial’s Banking Division, Paving the Way for Integrated Cannabis Banking Solutions. LeafLink, the nation’s leading cannabis wholesale platform, announced the acquisition of the assets of Dama Financial’s banking division, one of the industry’s largest cannabis banking

Saint Louis County Board Imposes Five-Month Moratorium on New Cannabis Businesses. The St. Louis County board decided Tuesday that they need more time to figure out how to regulate the cannabis industry. Following a public hearing, they voted 6-1 to put a five-month moratorium on new cannabis