Recreational Marijuana News

Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a cultivation license by

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on

Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and

California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising

Bubble Bud is calling for Health Canada to take immediate action to address critical flaws in cannabis beverage testing standards. The company warns that current inadequacies in THC potency testing and labeling are putting consumer safety at risk and threatening the integrity of Canada's legal

A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized if the driver is not impaired. A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized if the driver is not impaired. The move effectively

California's task force seized over $2.3M in illegal cannabis and toxic pesticides during a major enforcement operation in Oakland. The seizure, which included 2,652 plants, occurred during an enforcement operation in an Oakland neighborhood. The operation, led by the Department of Cannabis Control

Last month, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that their enforcement of Gov. Mike Parson's executive order on hemp products will focus on the misbranded THC products that pose a danger to children. At St. Louis Children's Hospital, we thank the governor for his

A county plan for tackling the "skunky" smell of pot in the Carpinteria Valley was presented to the Planning Commission this week, amid a flurry of letters from residents who said it didn't go far enough. Under the proposal by county Planning & Development, inspectors with "trained noses" would

After spending time and money on your grow room, it's not a good feeling to walk into your greenhouse and spot wilting plants or leaves twisting and curling or brittle stems. Even worse, there may be no visible symptoms at all until the end of the growth cycle. When you should be getting bud, you

Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the

The energy demands of indoor cannabis cultivation are substantial. Lighting, climate control and irrigation systems consuming large amounts of electricity are just the start. The manufacturing process can be energy-intensive, too, particularly when it involves extraction, processing and packaging