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As the founder of 55plus CBD, I’ve seen firsthand how attitudes toward CBD have changed among older adults. What was once met with skepticism is now accepted by many in the 55+ community as a natural wellness solution. A recent study published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work confirms this trend. The study showed…
CBD and the Aging Population—What Science Says Today – Cannabis Read More »
In the cannabis community, few voices stand out as powerfully and authentically as Sara Payan’s. Host of the award-winning podcast Planted with Sara Payan and a respected cannabis educator and policy advocate, Payan has dedicated over a decade to reshaping the conversation around cannabis. With a personal journey rooted in resilience and a professional career…
From Cancer Survivor to Podcast Pioneer – Cannabis & Tech Read More »
With cannabis continuing to enter the mainstream fold, education and accurate information are more important than ever. Enter High Science TV, a show that merges captivating storytelling with in-depth cannabis science to demystify the plant and combat lingering misconceptions. Founded by Emmy-winning producer David McKilop and cannabis advocate Ed LeClere, the series has become a…
Bridging Cannabis Education and Entertainment – Cannabis & Tech Today Read More »
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Village Farms Reports 11% Increase in Q4 Sales Village Farms International reported an 11% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue,…
March 10 – March 17, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Read More »
Marijuana use by teens and young adults has remained unchanged over the past four years, according to data provided last week by the federal agency SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The agency’s new report, entitled Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2024 National Survey…
Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Read More »
There continues to be a proliferation of overdried cannabis in legal markets caused by factors ranging from poor drying and curing environments and/or practices to purposeful rapid overdrying to minimize bacterial or fungal contamination risk.When adding these practices to an already flooded market with a slow retail turnover rate, the result is a backlog where…
Not All Terpenes Are Created Equal Read More »
A powerful Senate committee has approved a spending bill and attached report that express concern about barriers to research for Schedule I drugs like marijuana, promote increased research into psychedelics and preclude federal health agencies from endorsing the legalization of controlled substances. On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the spending legislation covering Labor, Health…
Senate Committee Criticizes Federal Research Barriers On Schedule I Drugs Read More »
While there’s been limited action in Congress on marijuana legislation so far this year, that hasn’t stopped a variety of interests—including advocacy organizations, industry stakeholders, prohibitionists, beer distributors, pharmaceutical companies and more—from putting dollars toward federal lobbying on the issue. A look at the latest lobbying disclosures for the 2nd quarter of 2025, which covers…
These Alcohol, Pharmaceutical And Food Companies Lobbied Congress On Marijuana Read More »
As commercial cannabis continues to expand across the country, one of the longest-running debates is whether MSOs (Multi-State Operators) or other large cultivation sites can produce finished flower that competes with craft growers. While not all craft growers produce high-quality flower, expectations for craft grows tend to be higher due to their reputation for greater…
How Large-Scale Operators Can Achieve Craft-Quality Cannabis – Cannabis & Read More »
A clash between protesters and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at two licensed cannabis greenhouse sites in Southern California made national headlines earlier this month, including here at Cannabis Business Times.CBT’scoverage of the events—including “rubber bullets, smoke bombs and flash bangs” whizzing through the air—as they unfolded at Glass House Farms’ cultivation sites in…
ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead CBT Read More »
