Madeline Colli

Creators of Zkittlez, a popular cannabis strain, lost a lawsuit that prevents them from using the “Skittles” brand name on their products.

New Hampshire allows out-of-state visitors, including those from Canada, to buy medical cannabis.

Arkansas medical cannabis retailers reported increased product volume and sales within the first 6 months of the year.

Long Island opened up its first recreational dispensary.

The FDA and FTC have sent warnings to several companies that market delta-8 THC edibles.

Canadian government officials are being urged to allow First Nations peoples the ability to regulate their own cannabis production and sales.

The cannabis industry is evolving at a rapid rate. Growers are all looking for ways to produce the most profitable crops in an industry that lacks standardization and guidelines. One tool that has been beneficial in cannabis cultivation is vapor pressure deficit (VPD), which has been found to be very important for how nutrients are transported throughout the plant. Here, Hannia Mendoza-Dickey, University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Robert Manes, Curtis Mathes Corporation; and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, University of Texas at El Paso, Curtis Mathes Corporation, discuss the significance of VPD, why the cannabis industry is moving forward with this process, and a preview of their upcoming article titled “Intensity and Spectrum: The Role of Lighting in Vapor Pressure Deficit.”

Toms Shoes founder promises $100 million towards psychedelic research and access.

The NCAA is reconsidering changing their tune on cannabis and removing the plant from their banded drug list.

The FDA issued first draft guidance on clinical trials with psychedelic drugs.

A Brazilian university has detected cannabidiol (CBD) in a native plant called Trema micrantha blume.

Listen to Part II of this Noid Factoid from Nick Jikomes, PhD, the Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly.

Don't miss Part I of this Noid Factoid from Nick Jikomes, PhD, the Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly.

Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill allowing cannabis businesses in the state to claim state tax deductions, working around 280E.

In this interview, Chief Nursing Officer and Board President of Leaf 411 Eloise Theisen shares her insights on medical cannabis.

Recreational cannabis has officially been legalized in Delaware.

Our sister publication, Oncology Nursing News recently published an interview with Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF, where she discusses increased patient interest in cannabinoids and how oncology nurses can steer pain management conversations to keep patients informed.

With the legalization of cannabis, the NYC metro area has experienced a slow rollout of their programs which has created a “gray” market for storefronts and businesses looking to sell cannabis without going through the regulatory process.

The effects of worms consuming cannabis were researched in a experiment showing that that they got the munchies and craved junk food.

Don't miss this Noid Factoid from Nathan Johnson, PhD, the Co-Founder and CEO of VERNE Bioanalytics.

One of social media’s most popular platforms, Twitter, is altering their advertising policies on cannabis.

A recent study examined topical CBD used by athletes for chronic lower extremity pain and physical performance showing it was safe to use and well tolerated.

A recent USDA study revealed that when cows are fed hemp cake, they will maintain safe levels of both THC and CBD.

Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023 Highlights!

Israeli researchers have found that the wooly umbrella (Helichrysum umbraculigerum), a non-cannabis plant, produces several cannabinoids believed only to have belonged to the cannabis plant.

Heading to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s desk, is a newly approved cannabis regulatory legislation, specifically for hemp-derived cannabinoids.

Several Senate Republican members shockingly revolted against advancing a bipartisan bill which would allow the Veterans Affairs Department to perform studies and clinical trials on the use of cannabis for treating chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s, Ben Cohen, has started a new social venture in the cannabis industry.

Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.