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Move Over Clones, Seeds Are Making A Comeback
Cutting cultivation costs was one of the loudest themes at this year’s MJBizCon. Michigan cultivator Kevin Kuethe, Chief Cultivation Officer at Lume, shared his strategy for combating price compression through genetics during a panel discussion titled “Mastering Genetics.” “The easiest way to do that is through more yield,” he told the crowd. “If you have […]
We Now Know President Biden’s Marijuana Pardons Were Just for Show
Biden’s Marijuana Pardons Were Just for Show Remember when President Biden made a big show of pardoning thousands of people with federal marijuana convictions? Remember the press conferences, the speeches about how “nobody should be in jail for simple possession,” and the promises of reform? Yeah, about that. Turns out it was all theater. And […]
Decoding the Manufactured Backlash Against Cannabis in the Trump Era – Reefer Madness 2026
Reefer Madness Reloaded: Decoding the Manufactured Backlash Against Cannabis in the Trump Era Ah, the sweet scent of paranoia in the air—it’s not just the indica strain wafting from my grinder; it’s the unmistakable whiff of Reefer Madness 2.0 hitting the headlines like a bad batch of mids. Lately, as I scroll through my feed […]
Deconstructing Singapore’s Medical Cannabis Misinformation – The Anatomy of Propaganda
The Anatomy of Propaganda: Deconstructing Singapore’s “Medical Cannabis” Misinformation Let me show you what state-sponsored propaganda looks like in 2025. Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau recently published an infographic titled “Understanding Medical Cannabis” that’s so packed with cherry-picked data, misleading claims, and deliberate omissions that it deserves a thorough dissection. This isn’t just bad science—it’s a […]
CBD in Japan? Can You Have It? Use It? – 0% Tolerance Means What?
The State of CBD in Japan I’ve just come from my first trip to Japan, a country notorious for their hardcore stance against illegal drugs – even medications! However, while marijuana and psychedelics are absolutely illegal in Japan, the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) is legal. That said, regulations of CBD are stricter compared to western […]
Untangling Another Hemp Loophole, International Trade, and Supply Chain Liability
As the industry clings to the hope of rescheduling, legal chaos continues to intensify after Congress moved to close the hemp loophole. The new language, set to take effect next October, has many hemp beverage and edible companies scrambling for a Plan B. While the intent was to rein in intoxicating cannabinoids like THCV, the […]
Cold Season is Approaching, Can Cannabis and Mushrooms Help with Immunity This Winter?
Cold Season Is Approaching How To Use Weed With Functional Mushrooms And Herbs To Stay Strong And Build Immunity The cold season is upon us, which means that without the proper preparation, it could also mean sick season for many people. This is why it’s important to look for ways to stay balanced and strong […]
From Craft to Scale: What Cannabis Can Learn from the Craft Beer Revolution
The path cannabis is on isn’t new. The craft beer world walked it first, turning small, hands-on operations into efficient producers without losing their character. The lesson then, as now, was that passion alone doesn’t scale. Craft beer’s early boom wasn’t just cultural, it was operational. Breweries like Sierra Nevada, Bell’s, and New Belgium hit […]
Cannabis as an Insecticide? – Can Mary Jane Help Keep Deadly Insects Away?
When we think about the world’s deadliest creatures, our minds might conjure images of sharks, lions, or venomous snakes. But the truth is far more sinister and comes in a much smaller package. Mosquitoes, those tiny buzzing nuisances, claim a staggering 725,000 human lives every year. Let that sink in for a moment. These minuscule […]
Protect the Human Traffickers, Prosecute the Potheads: Welcome to Trump’s America
Let me get this straight: the United States government is absolutely obsessed with going after people for possessing a plant, but when it comes to releasing the names of elite pedophiles who trafficked children to the rich and powerful, suddenly we need to pump the brakes and “sanitize” that list first? Yeah, that’s where we […]