Seeds vs. Clones
The study of genetics dates back to the nineteenth century, when Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian monk, pioneered the field. Between 1856 and 1863, Mendel’s meticulous experiments with pea plants demonstrated offspring display a combination...
WM Technology Inc. Appoints Glen Ibbott to Board of Directors
IRVINE, Calif. -- Weedmaps, a leading online cannabis marketplace for consumers, today announced the appointment of Glen Ibbott to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 1.
“Glen is an accomplished leader with deep experience...
ONE HEMP Hails Congressional Action Toward Regulating CBD
WASHINGTON - ONE HEMP – a coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing regulatory standards for hemp-derived cannabinoid (CBD) products – hailed long overdue Congressional action toward the regulation of CBD as a dietary supplement...
RIV Capital Appoints David E Vautrin to Interim CEO
TORONTO - RIV Capital Inc., an acquisition and investment firm with a focus on building a leading multistate platform with one of the strongest portfolios of brands in key strategic U.S. markets, announced Mike...
Ganjier Cannabis Sommelier Certification Program Expands to Both Coasts
HUMBOLDT, Calif. -- In response to overwhelming demand from current and prospective students, Ganjier—a cannabis sommelier certification program—will expand live training and testing to numerous locations across the U.S.
Modeled after the famed training programs of...
Newsom Vetoes Small Farmer Direct Sales Bill After Three Successive Years of Legislative Efforts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Origins Council, a nonprofit advocacy organization representing over 800 small, independent cannabis businesses in California's historic cannabis farming regions, expressed profound disappointment in response to Governor Newsom’s veto of AB 1111,...
Be Bold. Be Strategic. Be Profitable.
When budgets must be trimmed, marketing expenses often are the first to go. Largely, that’s because it’s notoriously difficult to attribute any kind of return on investment (ROI) to marketing campaigns. Although most businesses...
New Cannabis Standards Address Quality Management and Manufacturing Practices
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has approved two complimentary standards that address quality management systems (QMS) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
New standard D8556 provides a concise set of QMS requirements that can...
These Seeds Will Replace Clones
Genetics company Phylos Bioscience is raising the cultivation bar with its latest proprietary seed varieties, set for release in October. The company’s F1 hybrid seeds were developed using marker-assisted selection and are designed for...
6 Accurate and Affordable Soil Test Kits for 2024
Building a nutrient-rich soil is essential for cultivating healthy cannabis plants capable of producing large, high-quality buds. Even experienced growers may be left guessing whether their soil's pH and nutrient levels are within the...
