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Blue Dream is the back-to-back champion as the most popular cannabis cultivar in California. With Northern California roots, this cross between Blueberry and Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing a balanced high of cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation that 37% of people say helps relieve stress, according to Leafly. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/top-stories/news/15710860/the-top-10-bestselling-flower-strains-in-california-in-2024

Silly Nice vs. Big Corporate Weed: Why Small-Batch Cannabis Is Taking Over New York

The legal cannabis industry in New York has opened the door for a variety of brands, but a clear divide is emerging between corporate-backed operations and small-batch producers. While big companies focus on mass production, small brands like Silly Nice have built a following by prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity. http://stupiddope.com/2025/03/silly-nice-vs-big-corporate-weed-why-small-batch-cannabis-is-taking-over-new-york/

A new state law opens the door for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Why hasn’t one opened in the Bay Area?

In North Oakland, there is a community that meets every third Friday of the month called the T’Oakland Senior Canna Club, where food and drinks and cannabis are donated and served pot-luck style. Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe. Seniors, and anyone else who …

12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis legalization largely stalled out in 2024 amid cross-chamber disagreements in state legislatures and ballot measure letdowns on Election Day. Nebraska was the lone state to advance reform last year via overwhelming support behind a pair of medical cannabis legalization measures in November, yet litigation attempting to prevent a program rollout remains pending. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/legislation-and-regulation/news/15738376/12-states-that-could-legalize-cannabis-in-2025

Woody Harrelson Wishes He Could Invite Bob Marley To His Marijuana Dispensary—But Fears The Reggae Legend Would Out-Smoke Him

If actor Woody Harrelson could choose anyone living or dead to patronize his Los Angeles marijuana dispensary’s “Ganja Giggle Garden,” he says he’d pick a classic cannabis icon: Bob Marley. But he conceded that he doesn’t think he could go “toke-for-toke” with the late reggae star. During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert …

Switzerland Makes Moves to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Following a landmark vote by the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) on February 14, 2025, Switzerland is on track to fully regulate adult-use cannabis. The committee approved a draft federal law by a vote of 14-9 (with 2 abstentions), paving the way for the legal cultivation, sale, possession and consumption of cannabis. …

Under the Humboldt Sun

The cannabis farms of California’s Emerald Triangle are often cloaked in mystery, but a famed-photographer’s book is giving a glimpse into the world of cannabis farmers deep in the Humboldt hills. The book, “Sustainable Sun-Grown Cannabis,” is a celebration of outdoor cultivation from the photographer Justin McIvor, better known as Justin Cannabis. Thanks to McIvor’s photos and …

The Next Wave in Cannabis Retail: Smart Stores

The American retail sector is experiencing a structural shift and redefining how consumer packaged goods brands and retailers approach advertising and marketing. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things are fueling the rise of “smart stores,” bridging the gap between online and in-store shopping. From AI-powered shopping assistants and scan-to-shop technology to holographic …

The Rise of Cannabis in Florida

Florida’s cannabis landscape is evolving rapidly, with a well-established medical marijuana program and an ongoing debate over recreational legalization. As of July 2023, Florida had over 831,000 registered medical marijuana patients, making up 3.74% of the state’s population. With billions of dollars at stake, legalization advocates, industry leaders, and lawmakers are all watching closely to see if …

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