MMJdaily Newsletter | Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Shifts in substrate choices shape cannabis cultivation practices

The basis of every cannabis grow is the medium, both figuratively and literally. This is a crucial decision that every grower faces sooner or later.…

Gold Flora trading suspended in Canada

After filing for voluntary bankruptcy, Gold Flora Corporation has announced that it received a letter from Cboe Canada Inc. notifying the Company that…

Czech Republic: General practitioners to be able to perscribe MMJ from April

Starting in April, general practitioners in the Czech Republic will be authorized to prescribe medical cannabis for chronic pain. Additionally,…

What are the two biggest job market catalysts in cannabis?

Is working in cannabis a cool job now? In 2024, the legal cannabis industry saw a significant uptick in jobs, gaining 22,952 additional positions.…

US: Less than a third of states where cannabis is legal fund research into it

Less than one-third of states that regulate marijuana for either medical or adult use have allocated funding for cannabis-related research, according…

CAN: New CHRO for Village Farms International

Village Farms International announced the hiring of Yvonne Trupiano as the Company's Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer…

Cannabis plants susceptible to joint pain, memory loss in old age

A recent study conducted by researchers at the International Institute for Botanical Longevity (IIBL) has revealed that cannabis plants over a certain…

Sohee Sim on developing ioCrops’ Ation

“Dramatically reducing labor costs isn’t always feasible, but there’s room for optimization”

"My academic background in Biosystems Engineering and Electrical Engineering naturally drew me to the intersection of agriculture and technology," says…

US (CT): New legislation could see hemp farmers allowed to grow cannabis

Hemp farmers who suffered economically under state regulations in recent years would be allowed to cultivate marijuana, while smaller cannabis farmers…

Beyond Plenty’s bankruptcy filing: Industry reactions signal a reality check for CEA

Plenty Unlimited Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 23, 2025, was a significant moment for vertical farming, not just due to the scale of its…

US (CA): County updates odor ordinances

While standing on the property line of a licensed cannabis grower in a little more than one year's time, a trained operator of a Nasal Ranger device…

US: Grown Rogue secures $7M credit line

Grown Rogue International Inc now has alot more cash at its disposal for expansion plans, corporate expenses and debt refinancing. The Oregon-based…

US (NY): Binghamton City Council discusses proposed cannabis legislation at Town Hall

The Binghamton City Council invited the public to a town hall on Monday night to discuss legislation proposed last fall to crack down on illegal…

Spain: Winners announced at the 2nd International Cannabis Awards

The International Cannabis Awards (ICA) — an event that has quickly become a cornerstone for recognition within the global cannabis community, held its…

New solution in the fight against spider mites

In both vegetable and ornamental cultivation, growers face significant challenges due to the greenhouse spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). These pests…