The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published advice for businesses that employ drivers in states where marijuana is legal on how to mitigate the risk of impaired driving. In its blog post, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) notes the dangers of driving under the influence of THC but […]
When it comes to the long-standing art of solventless concentrate processing, efficiency is vital to success. While making solventless concentrates is a pretty straightforward process, there are many different ways to go about it. Luckily, the formula still involves a few do’s and don’ts, and familiarizing yourself with them can make your technique more effective, […]
Though marijuana legalization continues to spread across the US at the state level, there has been little progress on implementing standardized cannabis manufacturing rules and regulations to ensure product safety and quality. This is because of marijuana’s federally illegal status, which means federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement […]
Certified wine experts are sommeliers. For beer, they’re known as cicerones. So, what to call a certified expert in the finer points of marijuana? Well, if the organizers of a first-of-its-kind cannabis certification program have their way, marijuana masters will be known as ganjiers. Ganjier is also the name of the course on offer. According […]
Marijuana legalization may be continuing apace across the US, but cannabis industry finances are still stuck in the 1980s. This isn’t just because many financial institutions are reluctant to service state-legal marijuana businesses because of cannabis’ federally-illegal status. It’s also because of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Code 280E. This code means marijuana businesses have significantly […]
As the US cannabis market continues to mature and establish itself as a legitimate player among more traditional industries, marijuana companies are increasingly turning to patents to protect their intellectual property. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reports that more than half of the cannabis-related patents it has issued have come in the past […]
The future of cannabis cloning is here and already making a splash in the commercial cannabis industry. Enter plant tissue culture cloning: a revolutionary technique that can help preserve genetics, increase yields, and optimize cannabis businesses’ entire cultivation venture. Here’s everything you need to know about cloning cannabis with plant culture tissues. What is plant […]
The third annual Insuring Cannabis Summit took place entirely online this year and focused on the insurance risks and opportunities in the cannabis marketplace. The event, hosted by Insurance Journal, included presentations from 27 marijuana industry experts discussing topics like risk management, the future of the cannabis industry, marijuana laws and regulations, and the business […]
Businesses across the US are finding it increasingly hard to find the right employees amid an employment crisis that’s seen millions of Americans quit their jobs this year in what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Many businesses are now waking up to the fact that having the right employees and treating them well is a […]
While marijuana legalization continues to spread across the US, cannabis stocks are currently trading at some of their lowest market values this year. This downward trend can be attributed in part to more widespread inflation concerns but uncertainty surrounding attempts on Capitol Hill to federally legalize cannabis are also likely playing a role. The Senate […]
