BLACKSBURG, Va. — Just how far can grains of pollen travel and how much unintended damage can these miniscule particles inflict? For growers in the hemp industry, this has become a million-dollar question. Hemp crops stem from the same plant species and are grown for a range of uses including fiber, seeds, or flowers rich in cannabinoids such as cannabidiol...

LAS VEGAS -- Barney's Farm Genetics, a cannabis seed breeder, will merge with Sensi Seeds, a pioneering international seed library, and ILGM, a U.S. seed bank and e-commerce platform. Expected to close in early 2025, the new partnership will allow the three companies to continue operating as distinct brands under one governing umbrella, streamlining operations, sharing proprietary breeding expertise, and positioning...

GOLDEN, Colo. – SHF Holdings Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial (SHF), a leading provider of financial services and credit facilities to the regulated cannabis industry, closed a $500,000 loan to PI 51st Avenue LLC, a subsidiary of Pioneer Interests Inc, d/b/a Natty Rems LLC. The loan, offered under the Cannabis Resource Optimization Program (CROP) and facilitated through partnerships with the Collective...

The rapid growth of the cannabis industry has been accompanied by a pressing need to address the historical injustices of federal prohibition and provide opportunities and assistance for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. However, many state programs have largely fallen short of their goals due to a variety of challenges—financial, operational, and legal—faced by...

WASHINGTON – In the wake of the 2024 elections, the Women Grow 2025 Leadership Summit is calling on women--and their allies--across all cannabis sectors and from every background to unite for the survival of the industry and fight for women’s basic healthcare rights, the right to use cannabis as medicine. This year’s summit, taking place from Monday, February 17,...

PHILADELPHIA -- National Secure Transport (NST), a leading provider of cash-in-transit services, and Valley Bank launched a strategic partnership to offer a smart safe program specifically designed for cash-intensive businesses. The program leverages cutting-edge Smart Safe technology, offering a secure and efficient way to manage cash operations while providing faster access to working capital for these businesses. These advanced safes not...

BOSTON -- Average dispensary sales increased 91% on November 27, 2024, when compared to a typical Wednesday across the 6,500 U.S. and Canadian dispensaries supported by point-of-sale platform Dutchie. In addition, the average basket increased 9% to $70.80. In New York, dispensaries reported even higher averages, with adult-use baskets reaching $83.37 and medical baskets reaching $106.41. This was driven...

NEW YORK — A group of 18 organizations including New York civil rights organizations, small business supporters, cannabis social equity leaders, and drug research advocates on December 3 sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul expressing serious concerns about the administration’s pivot away from the equity commitments outlined in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). To change course,...

CALGARY, AB - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc., a market leader in premium cannabis and extract manufactured products, is pleased to announce that it has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") granted acceptance for Decibel Cannabis Company Inc.'s acquisition of AgMedica Bioscience Inc. pursuant to an assignment agreement entered into with Callisto Capital Corp. in exchange for a $6.3...

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Indiva Advisors LLP joined BeachFleischman PLLC November 1. The move adds the Las Vegas market to BeachFleischman's national practice providing specialized accounting, advisory, and tax expertise to meet the complex and evolving needs of the cannabis industry. BeachFleischman expands its cannabis client base to over 20 states and welcomes five new team members, including Jessica Velazquez, CPA, CFE, who has...