Oklahoma’s Green Ghost Towns: The Toxic Legacy of Abandoned Grows

The rapid expansion and subsequent contraction of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry have created an unexpected, high-stakes environmental emergency. Following the implementation of State Question 788 in 2018, which legalized medical cannabis, the state saw a gold-rush style proliferation of cultivation facilities. Today, as market saturation forces many growers to shutter operations, rural Oklahoma landscapes are…

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Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Khalifa Kush’ Brand Enters New York Market

Khalifa Kush, the premium cannabis brand founded by multi-platinum artist Wiz Khalifa, is officially establishing its footprint in the New York market. Through a strategic partnership with Skyworld, the brand is set to launch its highly anticipated product lineup, including the signature ‘KK’ and ‘Violet Sky’ strains in flower and pre-roll formats, beginning October 31st….

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CropPak’s Factory-Direct Pivot Targets Cannabis Packaging Costs

The cannabis industry is currently grappling with a paradoxical environment: record-high consumer demand contrasted against razor-thin margins. As cultivation facilities face aggressive price compression and rising operational costs, the supply chain has emerged as the final frontier for margin recovery. CropPak, a newcomer to the sector, is positioning its new packaging business and dedicated website…

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Seeds of the South: Celebs Drive Southern Cannabis Shift

The American South, historically known for its conservative stance on drug policy, is undergoing a profound cultural and legislative transformation, a shift captured in the forthcoming feature-length documentary, ‘Seeds of the South.’ By weaving together personal narratives from celebrity pioneers and legal experts, the film provides a definitive look at the medical cannabis evolution in…

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Ohio’s Cannabis Regulatory Overhaul: Packaging & DEA Protocols Shift

Ohio’s cannabis sector enters a critical transition phase this week as the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) enforces rigorous new compliance standards for both adult-use retailers and medical dispensaries. These updates, effective immediately, fundamentally reshape packaging requirements and THC potency testing protocols, while simultaneously, new pathways for federal DEA registration offer a glimpse into the…

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Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Co. Launches in Peru’s Medical Market

Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Co. has officially signaled a major move in the South American medical cannabis sector, announcing an exclusive partnership with Canna Haus to distribute medicinal cannabis products in Miraflores, Lima. This expansion marks a pivotal moment for the brand, as it navigates the highly regulated framework of the Peruvian medical cannabis market,…

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Ohio Mandates New Potency Rules as DEA Debuts Tax Portal

As the cannabis industry matures into the fourth quarter of 2026, regulators at both the state and federal levels are implementing critical infrastructure changes that will fundamentally alter the operational landscape for retailers. In Ohio, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has officially rolled out comprehensive new potency and product safety guidelines, targeting high-concentration products…

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