MMJdaily Newsletter | Monday, May 5, 2025

Excel Farms and the demanding precision of deep water culture cannabis

"I believe 2% of cannabis growers in the US grow in deep water culture," says Terry Leright, CEO and founder of Excel Farms. In other words, it sounds…

Denmark makes medical cannabis permanent

The Danish Parliament has officially passed legislation to make Denmark's medical cannabis program permanent. The new law, which takes effect on…

US (CA): Growers struggle with 26% tax increase from Governor Newsom

California's beleaguered pot industry was given another piece of bad news Thursday afternoon: The state cannabis tax rate will increase from 15% to 19%…

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The importance of genetic selection and cultivation strategies in cannabis cultivation

What truly defines high-quality genetics in cannabis? How can growers make decisions based on both scientific data and market expectations? How do…

US (OK): State to start crackdown on hemp loophole

As popularity grows in the mostly unregulated market of hemp-based THC products, Oklahoma officials are exploring ways to enforce state law on what the…

US (CA): Environmental non-profit sues Mendocino County over proposed cannabis expansion laws

An environmental nonprofit has filed a lawsuit challenging an action by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors earlier this month to allow cannabis…

US (IL): Chicago business owners plead for relief from state licensing fees

Illinois cannabis business owners are pleading for relief from the state's "steep licensing fees" and "overly burdensome" regulations. State Rep. La…

US (DE): Background check bill for MMJ industry signed into law

A bill for marijuana business background checks was signed into law April 24, a necessary change so the state's cannabis industry can proceed. The…

Puerto Rico takes aim at mislabeled products

The Puerto Rico House of Representatives' Health Committee has begun reviewing legislation aimed at curbing the sale of cannabis-related products…

US (OH): Bill to ban unlicensed adult-use products heading to State House

A bill that would ban unlicensed adult use marijuana is headed to the state House. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate this week. As reported on…

US (MA): Money drying up for state industry

When Marco and Amanda Aranzullo launched the Euphorium Dispensary, they had little more than "our savings and a vision." But that money went quickly as…

US (NE): Lawmakers advance ban on consumable hemp products

A legislative proposal to crack down on "synthetic" consumable hemp or other THC products advanced Monday over some opponents' preference for…

US (NE): Public frustrated with proposed changes to MMJ bill

At a Sunday town hall, Nebraskans expressed frustration and confusion over the rollout of medical marijuana regulations after voters overwhelmingly…