Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.
Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually ChangedShort, plain-English updates from the PSN desk
[#item_full_content] Cannabis-based medicines have been widely promoted as a potential answer for people living with chronic nerve pain—but a major new review finds the evidence just isn’t there yet. After analyzing…
[#item_full_content] Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were…
[#item_full_content] Aurora Cannabis advances PM2 powdery mildew resistance research, integrating disease-resistant genetics into elite cultivars, aiming to commercialize resilient cannabis strains that improve plant health, quality, and operational efficiency. Read More
[#item_full_content] Advancements in breeding, testing and production trials for powdery mildew-resistant cultivars reinforce Aurora's leadership in cannabis science. Read More
[#item_full_content] /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, is pleased to announce significant... Read More
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[#item_full_content] Tens of millions of Americans turn to cannabis products every week to try to ease their pain, calm their anxiety, get more sleep, help them cope with the side effects…
[#item_full_content] UCLA has received four grants totaling $7.3 million from the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to support research on a broad range of topics, from the therapeutic potential of…
[#item_full_content] Some patients are convinced cannabis helps them. Here’s how doctors can guide their care. Read More
[#item_full_content] [[{"value":"UCLA has received four grants totaling $7.3 million from the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to support research on a broad range of topics, from the therapeutic potential of…
[#item_full_content] A Democratic congresswoman is imploring President Donald Trump’s newly Senate-confirmed White House drug czar to follow the science and proactively support fully legalizing marijuana—going beyond the incremental cannabis rescheduling order…
[#item_full_content] Suncrafted and Tribal Fire have partnered together to launch the first licensed Native American cannabis product brand on the East Coast. Read More
[#item_full_content] Advanced delivery systems aren't enough. Discover how flavor chemistry, mouthfeel, and stability determine whether cannabis beverages succeed or quietly fail. Read More
[#item_full_content] Inside Advanced Nutrients founder Mike “BigMike” Straumietis’ mission to push cannabis cultivation to new limits. Explore precision nutrients, next-gen genetics, digital cultivation, and the science shaping the future of high-yield,…
[#item_full_content] The 2025 YouGov survey data from more than 31,000 US adults show significant support for recreational cannabis legalization, medical use, and federal reclassification. Read More
[#item_full_content] Curaleaf is opening a new cannabis dispensary called Curaleaf Millcreek in Erie, Pennsylvania. Read More
[#item_full_content] Let’s take a look at the 2025 cannabis coverage on cannabis research to catch up on industry trends and innovations. Read More
[#item_full_content] The new CRS report outlines how enforcing the updated federal hemp definition and THC limits in products may be difficult for FDA and DEA. Read More
[#item_full_content] For over half a century, cannabis has been locked in the strictest possible federal vault, however, recent changes may see different results. Read More
[#item_full_content] Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) reported a discovery that an ancient ancestor of the cannabis plant produced a compound with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, opening potential new avenues…
[#item_full_content] Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side…
[#item_full_content] A lack of standards for cannabis vape devices puts consumers at risk, but several organizations are committed to the research, collaboration, and solutions needed to promote safety and quality in…
[#item_full_content] Held back for decades, cannabis research is a central part of marijuana rescheduling. But some questions remain. Read More
[#item_full_content] The partnership will offer age verification technology and more for Hemp Beverage Alliance members. Read More
[#item_full_content] Our top cannabis news topics this week: NY OCM executive director resigns, biosolids for hemp fertilizer, Ohio SB 56 approved by Senate, enforcing new hemp legislation, and patterns of CBD…
[#item_full_content] "Iowa has a choice: Lead with evidence and common sense, or cling to outdated policy while our neighbors move forward," writes Rick Wagaman. Read More
[#item_full_content] For cannabis flower, cannabinoids occur at concentrations far too high for traditional spike recovery experiments to meaningfully assess extraction efficiency. Even large spike additions contribute only a small fraction of…
[#item_full_content] High Tide expressed their support for the recent executive order instructing federal agencies to reschedule cannabis. Read More
[#item_full_content] High Tide expressed their support for the recent executive order instructing federal agencies to reschedule cannabis. Read More
[#item_full_content] The new dispensary will operate under the Trulieve brand by Harvest Grows LLC, amid new legislation changes in the state. Read More
[#item_full_content] The new dispensary will operate under the Trulieve brand by Harvest Grows LLC, amid new legislation changes in the state. Read More
[#item_full_content] To better understand the cannabis marketplace, Cannabis Science and Technology has partnered with BDSA to review cannabis sales trends and offer actionable insights about how the cannabis space is evolving…
[#item_full_content] To better understand the cannabis marketplace, Cannabis Science and Technology has partnered with BDSA to review cannabis sales trends and offer actionable insights about how the cannabis space is evolving…
[#item_full_content] The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced a list of nine businesses that will move forward in Phase I of the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Read More
[#item_full_content] Our top cannabis news topics this week: President Trump’s executive order on cannabis rescheduling, hemp regulation legislation, NY program using cannabis to reduce opioid use, cannabis genetics and cannabinoid profiles,…
[#item_full_content] Our top cannabis news topics this week: President Trump’s executive order on cannabis rescheduling, hemp regulation legislation, NY program using cannabis to reduce opioid use, cannabis genetics and cannabinoid profiles,…
[#item_full_content] The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced a list of nine businesses that will move forward in Phase I of the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Read More
[#item_full_content] Here, we review the major developments of 2025 impacting the legal cannabis and hemp industries, including state-specific hemp policies, the long-awaited 2024 Farm Bill, and the continuing federal process around…
[#item_full_content] Here, we review the major developments of 2025 impacting the legal cannabis and hemp industries, including state-specific hemp policies, the long-awaited 2024 Farm Bill, and the continuing federal process around…
[#item_full_content] A recent study found that medical cannabis may play a role in decreasing opioid use. Read More
[#item_full_content] A recent study found that medical cannabis may play a role in decreasing opioid use. Read More
[#item_full_content] Two Senators reintroduced legislation to regulate hemp products in the US while protecting public health, safety, and businesses. Read More
[#item_full_content] Two Senators reintroduced legislation to regulate hemp products in the US while protecting public health, safety, and businesses. Read More
[#item_full_content] Our top cannabis news topics this week: Texas medical cannabis, first Native American-owned East Coast cannabis brand, pivoting with hemp manufacturing, low-dose CBD and stress, and alcohol-induced liver disease. Read More
[#item_full_content] This month’s webinar explored published research studies on cannabis and its effect on opioids, substance use reduction, alcohol use, and autism symptoms. Read More
[#item_full_content] This month’s webinar explored published research studies on cannabis and its effect on opioids, substance use reduction, alcohol use, and autism symptoms. Read More
[#item_full_content] Our top cannabis news topics this week: Texas medical cannabis, first Native American-owned East Coast cannabis brand, pivoting with hemp manufacturing, low-dose CBD and stress, and alcohol-induced liver disease. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 56 and has sent it to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk to become official legislation. Read More