Cannabist Show: He innovated live resin; He created the Duby social network
Guests: live resin innovator Kind Bill and Duby CEO Alec Rochford, discussing marijuana concentrates, weed in the United States and pot on social media.
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Washington shuts down long-standing grow op for not paying taxes
Kitsap County’s first marijuana business has been shut down by regulators who say the recreational pot grow operation had repeatedly failed to pay taxes.
Colorado puts new focus on worker safety in cannabis industry
For the first time, Colorado health officials have issued a set of guiding principles for marijuana businesses to address occupational health and hazards.
Pro talk: Colorado agriculture office shares pot knowledge
Weed class is in sesh. The Colorado Department of Agriculture is also working on the world’s first government-produced manual on how to grow marijuana.
Scotts Miracle-Gro reports success in hydroponics sector, keeps cannabis plans at forefront
As more states legalize marijuana, Scotts Miracle-Gro is increasing its focus on hydroponics, a sector that benefits from cannabis growers of all sizes.
Why a ganjapreneur dreams of building a 100-story skyscraper to feed city dwellers
Ganjapreneur Rick Byrd’s vision of skyscraper farms to feed city dwellers begins with a much different kind of crop: marijuana.
How to get rid of spider mites on marijuana plants: Keep it clean
How to get rid of spider mites on marijuana plants: Spider mites adapt to pesticide controls quickly. Using a full arsenal of methods is key.
Counterfeit bongs hit world of high-end glass pipes, sparking lawsuits
In the rarefied world of high-end bong makers, Roor glass water pipes have long been smoked to impress. The status symbols are so sought after that some models command prices of $1,000.
Does my commercial cultivation qualify as organic? Can I be certified?
If you’re a commercial cannabis cultivator looking to achieve organic certification, it is possible, though not through traditional channels.
Bid to take down Colorado marijuana laws revived in court
Federal appeals court judges on Tuesday reviewed the reach of racketeering laws, chewed over case law and opined over olfactory issues in a case that threatens to stamp out Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry.
Business is booming: North American marijuana sales up 30 percent in 2016
In 2016, sales of legal marijuana in North America totaled $6.7 billion–an increase of more than 30 percent. Experts compare growth to dot-com era levels.
Colorado’s marijuana czar and fellow top regulator make leap into consulting
Andrew Freedman, the Colorado director of marijuana coordination, is part of a trio of drug policy experts who aim to help governments craft cannabis regulations.
Editor-in-chief Ricardo Baca says farewell to The Cannabist
Ricardo Baca, who became the first marijuana editor for a mainstream news organization three years ago, announced he is resigning from The Cannabist.
16 cannabis lifestyle trends that helped define 2016
Before welcoming in 2017, let’s take a moment to mark the monumental strides for marijuana in the past twelve months.
Slow-moving Maryland medical marijuana program finally becoming a reality
Maryland medical marijuana could finally become a reality next year, one of the states slowest to make the drug available for purchase after legalizing sales.
Commercial cannabis cultivation tips from an organic farmer with a horticulture degree
Our new cannabis cultivation columnist comes to the marijuana space with a background in large-scale organic farming, a horticulture degree from Texas A&M and experience farming over 300 acres of certified organic produce in the field and in the large hydroponic greenhouses.
S 02, Ep. 35: He’s weed expert for ‘Bong Appétit’; He analyzes pot sales data
Featured guests are ‘Bong Appetit’ co-host Ry Prichard and BDS Analytics director of dispensary relations Greg Shoenfeld discussing Viceland’s new cooking show, the holiday shopping rush and more.
Cannabist Show: He’s weed expert for ‘Bong Appétit’; He analyzes pot sales data
Featured guests are ‘Bong Appetit’ co-host Ry Prichard and BDS Analytics director of dispensary relations Greg Shoenfeld discussing Viceland’s new cooking show, the holiday shopping rush and more.
Canada marijuana task force releases sweeping report on national legalization
Canada’s marijuana legalization task force on Tuesday outlined 80 recommendations for the country’s potential legal cannabis regime.
Damage goes beyond trash: How Illicit marijuana farms decimate western wildlife
In 2014, Chris Boehm, assistant director of law enforcement and investigations for the Forest Service, estimated drug trafficking organizations are operating in 72 national forests in 22 states.
S 02, Ep. 34: She’s a marijuana magazine editor; He’s a pot PR pro
Featured guests: Cannabis Now senior editor Ellen Holland and cannabis media relations consultant Jim Walsh. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • These could be the next cool wave, or are flavored hash oils already played out? • Imagining 1960s Alabama marijuana education, and putting yourself in the shoes of U.S.…
Cannabist Show: She’s a marijuana magazine editor; He’s a pot PR pro
Featured guests: Cannabis Now senior editor Ellen Holland and media relations consultant Jim Walsh. Talking hash trends, cannabis in Trump’s America & more.
‘A good first step’: The state eases up on Oregon marijuana testing regulations
The Oregon Health Authority’s temporary rules take effect immediately and would add relief for the industry while maintaining public health protection.
Scotts Miracle-Gro charges ahead in hydroponics, takes control of Boulder’s AeroGrow
Scotts Miracle-Gro now is the majority owner of AeroGrow, the indoor gardening products company that was Scotts’ first foray into hydroponics.
Report: How strict rules are hurting the Oregon marijuana industry, more than helping
Recreational marijuana was tested before Oct. 1, but there weren’t uniform protocols or state-approved facilities for doing so — and it wasn’t clear what happened if product failed.
