Cannabis, once relegated to the shadows of society, is making a significant push into mainstream America. However, the journey from prohibition to acceptance is faced with many challenges, particularly in the retail world. The stigma surrounding cannabis stems from historical, legal, social, and cultural factors, and lack of education,... Read more

By Cimone Casson, Cannas Capital Holdings Social equity programs are designed to address historical and systemic inequalities but often face various specific and unique challenges that can impede their effectiveness. Despite many attempts across the country, social equity programs have yet to make the impact needed to change the... Read more

While there’s a lot more science involved in the cannabis industry today than back when folks were growing in closets or on hidden hillsides, none of that science has focused on the end user.  We know how to increase yield and cannabinoid production, for example, but there hasn’t been... Read more

As public opinion shifts and state and federal policies on cannabis continue to evolve, more banks and credit unions are venturing into this market. With competition intensifying, financial institutions must offer products and services that meet the changing needs of the industry. Shield Compliance, a leading compliance platform for cannabis... Read more

If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, you may have heard of the potential benefits of CBD during pregnancy. Alternatively, you may already take CBD oil regularly and are unsure whether you should continue. Here, the team at Goodray’s explores the latest information around CBD in pregnancy and whether... Read more

The nutritional demands of cannabis are still not well understood. Due to the legal status of the plant, intense studies on cannabis nutrition have been limited. The subtleties of plant nutrition are not well understood, particularly in cannabis. Nickel was not recognized as a plant essential nutrient until 2004.... Read more

Understanding the Importance of Effective Public Comments on Cannabis Rescheduling Proposals The cannabis industry is abuzz with anticipation over the rescheduling proposals. From industry groups to advocacy organizations, companies, and activists, discussions on submitting effective public comments are in full swing. This marks a significant moment as the federal... Read more

Last year, Management Science Associates (MSA) partnered with Vireo Health of Minnesota to complete a first of its kind study that sought to analyze the relationship between opioid reduction and cannabis consumption (you can find more information on those findings in our previous post). More recently, MSA has been... Read more