Ep 2: By the Numbers: Trends, Data, and Predictions for 2022
On this month’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Finzel, President of Maryland Marketing Source, Inc., as well as the founders of Eighth Revolution: Bryan Fields, Managing Director and Kellan Finney, CSO. Our conversation is broken up into two-parts, but the overall theme is the data and trends we saw in 2021 and how that plays into the cannabis market for 2022.
The 2025 YouGov survey data from more than 31,000 US adults show significant support for recreational cannabis legalization, medical use, and federal reclassification.
A lack of standards for cannabis vape devices puts consumers at risk, but several organizations are committed to the research, collaboration, and solutions needed to promote safety and quality in the industry.
Cannabis genetics fundamentally dictate the plant's potential for chemical signatures, including cannabinoid and terpene profiles, and physical traits, such as yield. Cultivators use selective techniques, such as "stacking," to enhance specific compounds. Ultimately, successful cultivation involves balancing superior genetics with environmental "levers" to optimize gene expression and create targeted strains.
It’s that time of year again—the Cannabis Science and Technology (CST) top 10 articles from the previous year. CST published a wide variety of content throughout 2025. Here is just a small snippet of some of the top articles that our readers enjoyed. See if any of your favorites made the list!