He is global known and helped grow some revolutionary businesses…but will he help the cannabis industry? Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he ...Read more

Kash Patel is out at the ATF, what does it mean for cannabis?

Recent changes at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the departure of Kash Patel  as head of the ATF under the current administration could have significant implications for the cannabis industry. These developments come amidst broader shifts in ...Read more

Honey packs are the buzzy things right now – but the hype doesn’t match the performance,  especially when compared to a green plant.

Honey packs, often promoted as sexual enhancement supplements, have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among college students. The trend seems to have escalated around late 2024, with increased...Read more

Both are widely popular, especially with Gen Z – but why iscannabis in the movie like you can find it in the game? Minecraft is incredibly popular, being the best-selling video game of all time with over 300 million copies sold and boasting a large monthly active player base of nearly 170 million as of 2024. The Minecraft movie was not ...Read more

Marijuana has become mainstream and the stoner stereotype is fading – except for one tiny group… With Gen Z, Boomers, AARP, the FDA and more embracing cannabis, the average consumer is truly mainstream. The old stoner stereotype is fading except for one group – a few men in Congress and the new admisntration.  The depiction of cannabis ...Read more

There was a ton of hope when crypto and cannabis began talks – but what has happened since?

The both started with a bang and have had ups and downs.  So what is cyptocurrency’s role in the cannabis industry? Like marijuana, the currency continues to be popular. In fact, 28% of American adults, or as many as 65.7 million people, own ...Read more

Tariffs are the word of the day – but marijuana consumers need to be ready to see a change also.

From apples to automobiles, hundreds of industries are trying to figure out the new tariffs.  What is clear is prices are going up on a random amount of things.  But, why is a surprise, is cannabis consumers are being hit by the tariffs also. ...Read more

A strained, sore throat has been in the news – but did you know cannabis can help it?

There is a buzz about sore throats today. While they are most common in colder months, spring allergies bring the pain also. This is often due to postnasal drip, which is when mucus from the nose and sinuses drains down the back of the throat, causing ...Read more

Part of the cannabis industry supported the new president, betting he was going to move and move quickly on cannabis – the White House finally commented.

The cannabis industry has been a boon for consumers, medical patients, veterans and legal states, but for the thousands of mom and pop businesses is has been a roller coaster.  With a huge...Read more

States are starting to scramble with looming budget deficients, but marijuana is a boon to some – especially one state. The new federal administration is revamping how the government operates. With Doge, they are changing agencies and reducing services and support of states, which has left budget deficients in many. But some states have legal...Read more

The federal administration is all over the board around fed cannabis policy…and millions of patients are worried.

The industry employees over 440,000 workers at all lives and is driven in a large part by mom and pop businesses.  Millions use medical marijuana for health issues ranging from chronic pain to sleep.  But there are mixed ...Read more

Not everyone has access to marijuana to help them sleep – good news, hemp is available. it’s estimated 50 to 70 million Canadian and American adults experience sleep disorders or disturbances, and about one-third of adults don’t regularly get the recommended amount. Hemp has emerged as a promising natural remedy for those seeking better ...Read more

Alcohol has some negative side effects, but cannabis could have one positive health benefit – it might help your good cholesterol.

In the late 1980s cholesterol test became come as the impact of it on the body and heart was becoming more evident. Research shows good cholesterol (HDL) helps remove excess cholesterol from the body, while “...Read more

Despite the massive investment by some in the industry, outdoor grows are the healthier, cleaner option

Like fruits and vegetables, outdoor floors yield the richest flavor and the least expensive products. The same can be said about cannabis, outdoor marijuana grows are better all the way around. When the industry started becoming legal, ...Read more

Food asphyxiation is in the news today – and is WAY more dangerous than marijuana.

Food asphyxiation is in the news again. In the US alone, approximately 5,000 – 5,500 people die from choking on food or other objects annually. Factors like living alone, having dentures, difficulty swallowing, and certain foods (like bananas, marshmallows, ...Read more

The administration has spent very mixed signals…will consumers turn to hemp if marijuana is outlawed again?

He is one of the most globally well known figures and now he has health issue. The Pope resides in Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, and given its unique status , there is no healthcare system, medical centers, or hospitals...Read more

You can’t help but smile during the spring…and cannabis can add to the positive mood.

The sun is out an you find yourself singing in the car on the way to work, you can’t explain it, but this time of year you just feel better. Here is how spring, marijuana and CBD lifts your mood. As more people turn away from alcohol and embrace ...Read more

Both are seen as vices, both have potential downsides, but the public views them differently.

As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol. A recent YouGov survey highlights this changing attitude, revealing that a majority of Americans now believe marijuana ...Read more

It is officially spring, so what better way to celebrate than with these strains The first day of spring, or vernal equinox, is a big deal because it makes the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northen Hemisphere, signifying a shirt toward longer days, warmer weather and more light. Gardens, trees, and nature will be blooming over the ...Read more