CRISPR Gene Editing Could Revolutionize Cannabis Breeding and Crop Production A provisional patent application is the latest to apply the novel CRISPR technology to cannabis. The CRISPR-Cas9 technology, used for the treatment of sickle-cell anemia and reducing the bitterness in mustard leaves, has the potential to revolutionize cannabis crops by integrating advanced genomic techniques into breeding solutions.
Canadian Genetics Leader PURPLEFARM Partners With Neatleaf to Use AI Tech in Major Cannabis Cultivation Facility PURPLEFARM’s yields have soared by 20% with the Spyder system.
Introducing Budtender Superintelligence: by Jointly Elevating Cannabis Retail: AI-Powered Assistance for Budtenders
US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws.
How Minnesota accidentally created America’s weed beverage capital The state’s market for THC drinks has exploded into a nearly $200 million industry over the last two years. MINNEAPOLIS — Call it the Minnesota Weed Miracle. State lawmakers — some with… The post How Minnesota accidentally created America’s weed beverage capital appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Florida Marijuana Legalization Bid Headed To Victory, Polls Suggest Two recent polls show that Amendment 3, the ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, is likely to win enough votes to pass in the November general election. The… The post Florida Marijuana Legalization Bid Headed To Victory, Polls Suggest appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.
Green Thumb Opening 2 More RISE Dispensaries in Florida The medical cannabis retail facilities in Tallahassee expand the company’s footprint to 19 stores in the Sunshine State and 96 locations nationwide.
California State Fair Names Winners of 3rd Annual Cannabis Competition The competition spotlights the best of California cannabis with gold medalists now going head-to-head for the prestigious Golden Bear trophies.
Safe Harbor Financial Exits $3.1 Million Loan in Default, Collecting 100% of Principal, Plus Over $200,000 in Accrued Interest The company will reallocate the $3.3 million to its lending and credit line capacity.
US Government Selling Reference Material to Hemp, Cannabis Testing Labs to Ensure Accuracy The National Institute of Standards and Technology is charging $783 for three 1.5-gram hemp samples to help labs calibrate their methods for accurate labeling.