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FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent out warning letters to six different companies for selling copycat food products that contain Delta-8 THC. In a press release published on July 5, the FDA and FTC said they sent out letters to the following companies: Delta Munchies […]

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Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) & Pathogen Diagnostics: A Comprehensive Overview

Hop latent viroid (HLVd) has gained attention as the molecular cause of “dudding disease” and is causing significant economic losses in the cannabis industry.1,2 Estimates indicate that upwards of 4 billion dollars of market value are lost each year to this pathogen alone.3 The impact of HLVd on cannabis plants necessitates the development and implementation […]

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Building An Integrated Pest Management Plan – Part 6

This is the sixth and final in the series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, an overview of the plan and pest identification, click here. For Part Two, on pest monitoring and record keeping, click here. For Part Three, on preventative measures, click […]

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Building An Integrated Pest Management Plan – Part 5

This is the fifth in a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, an overview of the plan and pest identification, click here. For Part Two, on pest monitoring and record keeping, click here. For Part Three, on preventative measures, click here. For […]

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An Inside Look at the Creation and Growing Popularity of Solventless Cannabis Products

A top product trend this year is the rise of solventless cannabis products, according to recent statistics from cannabis market analyst firm BDSA. In fact, from June 2021 to June 2022, BDSA research also showed that the category grew an average of 132% each month. Copperstate Farms Nearly all cannabis products start with cannabis concentrates, […]

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Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 2

In Part 1, we examined the current status of adult use cannabis in Minnesota, paying particular attention to the licensing framework, taxation and social equity considerations. In this article, we’ll cover some important need-to-know info if you’re considering opening an adult use business in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Starting a Cannabis Business in Minnesota: […]

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The Sensory Branding Opportunity for Cannabis Products

Cannabis brands are facing a proverbial fork in the road: determining whether their product evolves into a luxury consumable or affordable agricultural commodity. While it is reasonable to assume the cannabis market space will organically grow into a luxury goods industry such as wine and spirits, the luxury brands that serve as the foundation of […]

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Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Packaging to Build Brand Identity & Loyalty

Ten years ago, “cannabis packaging” didn’t extend very far beyond throwing buds into a plastic baggie – in fact, the term wasn’t even really a recognizable category. The lack of product packaging attention-to-detail was understandable at the time; the industry was still predominantly underground, and brands were much more focused on staying afloat amidst global […]

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Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 1

Part 1: The Current Status of Legalization Minnesota has long been known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and boasts over 14,000 bodies of fresh water covering at least 10 acres. The Dakota Sioux word for water, “Minne”, appears in the word Minnesota (clear blue water) and many locations around the state, including Lake Minnetonka […]

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Building An Integrated Pest Management Plan – Part 3

This is the third in a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, click here. For Part Two, click here. Part Four comes out next week and covers direct control options for pest reduction. More to come! This is Part 3: Preventive Measures […]

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