California Marijuana

Cannabis is a dynamic plant, requiring many unique inputs to thrive. From cannabis nutrients to soil pH and the right light , it takes a laundry list of ingredients to get potent buds and high yields. One of the most important is carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is a naturally occurring element that is produced through processes like combustion, respiration, and decay. The atmosphere has an ambient amount of CO2, and the element is an integral part of life on our planet. CO2 is crucial in the cannabis plant life cycle, helping to promote growth. At any given time, CO2 levels in the air are around 400 parts per million (ppm). This is enough for cannabis to mature, but since the element is a driving force in plant photosynthesis and nutrient uptake , using CO2 enrichment can have an enormous impact on total plant growth and yield. Fortunately, cultivators do have several options for boosting CO2 levels in the garden. From generators to biodynamic soils, the industry has developed a variet...

The human resources trends set to dominate 2024 are certain to disrupt the industry, mostly for the better. This year will be prosperous as multistate brands continue to expand into other states, but there will be challenges. One major inflection point will relate to rescheduling, with cannabis likely to shift from Schedule I to Schedule III. On the competition front, the biggest curveball will be the hemp-derived THC market, which offers a massive loophole for selling products outside dispensaries and without interstate constraints. While rescheduling isn’t a complete win at the level of descheduling altogether, the move is a solid indicator the industry is moving in a positive direction. With the change from Schedule I to Schedule III , which may be approved as early as mid-year, we will see monumental shifts in taxes as cannabis brands finally become able to deduct business expenses like traditional companies do by accessing write-off disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Sectio...

TORONTO  – Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL) (OTC Pink: HUMBF) announced that the Company and its subsidiaries, Humble & Fume Inc. (Manitoba), P.W.F. Holdco, Inc., Windship Trading LLC, B.O.B. Headquarters Inc., Fume Labs Inc., and Humble Cannabis Solutions Inc. have initiated proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The Humble Group’s application under the CCAA was heard earlier today. Following the hearing, the Court granted an order, which, among other forms of relief: (i) granted a stay of proceedings in favour of the Humble Group up to and including January 15, 2024; and (ii) appointed Deloitte Restructuring Inc. as Court-appointed monitor of the Humble Group. After extensive consultation with legal and financial advisors, and thorough consideration of all available alternatives, the directors of the Humble Group determined that it was in the best interests of the Humble Group to seek creditor pr...

KINGSVILLE, ON  – The Board of Directors of Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation (CSE: GWAY) (OTC: GWAYF), a cultivator of greenhouse cannabis for the Canadian market, announces that Darren Peddle has resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately for medical reasons. The search for a replacement Chief Financial Officer has commenced. In the interim, the role and duties of the Chief Financial Officer will be shared amongst the members of Greenway’s team of experienced professionals. “I would like to thank Mr. Peddle for all of his dedication and hard work. Darren has been with the Company since its inception, and has been instrumental in all aspects of the Company.” Jamie D’Alimonte, CEO of Greenway. About Greenway Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation is a federally licensed cultivator for the Canadian cannabis marketplace. Greenway is headquartered in Kingsville, Ontario, and le...

SACRAMENTO – Only eighteen of California’s thirty eight licensed testing labs are in compliance with the state’s new standardized cannabinoids testing guidelines, which are designed to combat potency inflation. Until they demonstrate compliance with the new guidelines, the other twenty licensed labs will not be permitted to test flower. Operators in California are more than familiar with the widespread problem of lab shopping , wherein growers pit competing labs against one another in search of the highest THC results. The practice encourages labs to boost THC reports and mislead consumers. A 2022 study conducted by Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, one of California’s compliant laboratories, self-tested more than 150 randomly selected flower samples from retail shelves and found 87 percent failed to meet the total cannabinoid levels claimed on their labels. According to Infinite’s analysis, more than half the tested flower showed a 20-percent deviation. To address the issue, in 2021...

As we enter 2024, the industry stands at a crossroads where the march of technology meets the nuances of human expertise. Right now, we’re witnessing an unprecedented integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into personalized consumption, and this shift is transforming the retail experience. Retail is no stranger to AI, but the technology’s application is particularly groundbreaking in cannabis. In an industry where consumer preferences are as diverse as the strains available, AI is a game-changer . The majority of applications are not about automation. Instead, they’re primarily about enhancing the human element in sales. AI algorithms fed by vast datasets now predict consumer trends, tailor product recommendations, and optimize inventory management. This year, we’ll see these technologies evolve to become more accurate, intuitive, and aligned with consumers’ dynamic needs. But AI’s role extends beyond mere predictions and recommendations, showing potentially revolutionary poten...

Every cannabis grower hopes to have a plentiful harvest full of top-shelf buds. One of the best ways to meet that goal is by planting quality genetics . But with so many breeders out there, it may be difficult to determine the best cannabis seed banks for your needs. Cannabis seeds are technically legal across the United States since they contain less than 0.3 percent THC, according to the 2018 Farm Bill. In the last six years, dozens of online seed banks have popped up vying for market share. Offering feminized cannabis seeds and autoflowering seeds in many of the most popular strains , there are endless genetics from which to choose. The best cannabis seeds for an operator may vary depending on whether a grow is indoors or outdoors, their preferred growing medium, and the ultimate goal for the crop. For example, are you hoping to extract rosin or sell smokable buds? These questions must be considered prior to selecting marijuana strains and, by proxy, a source for those genetics....