cultivation

Tariffs Could Wipe Out 280E Relief for Cannabis Cultivators

New analysis warns that Trump-era tariffs on imported cultivation equipment could offset tax savings from cannabis rescheduling, creating winners and losers across different license types.

May 22, 2026

Fluent Shutters New York Cultivation Facility, 37 Jobs Cut

Fluent Cannabis is closing Etain's Chestertown cultivation facility in New York, cutting 37 jobs as it prepares to merge with Vireo Health amid ongoing market consolidation and oversupply challenges.

May 14, 2026

Triploid Cannabis Gains Traction Among Outdoor Cultivators

Outdoor cannabis growers are testing triploid genetics—sterile plants that can't produce seeds—but field results show inconsistent performance despite the technology's promise to eliminate pollination risks.

May 8, 2026

California Clone Market Hits New Peak With $1,566 Cuttings

California's cannabis clone market saw unprecedented prices this May, with elite cuttings selling for up to $1,566 at three major release events featuring genetics from top breeders targeting craft cultivators and collectors.

May 7, 2026

Legislation

Oklahoma Judge Restores Major Cultivator's Cannabis Licenses

An Oklahoma judge restored the medical marijuana licenses of a major state cultivator suspended since February, allowing the operation to resume growing and distributing cannabis immediately.

Apr 28, 2026

Ohio Cultivator Ascension BioMedical Adds 47,000 Square Feet

Ascension BioMedical is building a 28,000-square-foot facility and renovating another 19,000 square feet in Oberlin, Ohio, doubling down on medical cannabis cultivation despite market headwinds.

Apr 27, 2026

Legislation

Massachusetts Halts Cultivation Licenses as Prices Drop to $14/Eighth

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved a four-month freeze on new cultivation licenses starting June 16, responding to oversupply that's pushed retail prices down to $14 per eighth-ounce.

Apr 19, 2026

Hypno Seeds Launches Hypno World Brand With 39% THC Strains

Hypno Seeds launches Hypno World brand with cannabis strains testing up to 39% THC, joining the genetics industry's push toward ultra-high potency cultivars.

Apr 17, 2026

Hash-First Cultivation Reshapes Cannabis Breeding Priorities

Cannabis cultivators are increasingly breeding strains specifically for hash production rather than flower sales, prioritizing resin quality and extraction yields over traditional bag appeal as concentrate markets expand.

Mar 13, 2026

Cannabis Growers Skip Vegetative Phase, Chase Higher Annual Yields

Cannabis cultivators are eliminating the vegetative growth phase entirely, flipping plants directly into flowering to maximize annual yields despite smaller individual harvests.

Mar 2, 2026

California Cannabis Awards Opens First Home Cultivation Competition

California Cannabis Awards will debut a home cultivation category in 2026, allowing backyard growers to compete alongside commercial producers for the first time in the prestigious competition's history.

Feb 28, 2026

Old Farmer's Almanac Quietly Added Cannabis Growing Guide This Year

The Old Farmer's Almanac included cannabis cultivation tips this year, though editor Carol Connare notes hemp has appeared in the 234-year-old publication before during legal periods.

Feb 18, 2026

Industry Pushes Back on THC Stigma as Wellness Debate Shifts

Cannabis industry experts challenge the wellness sector's focus on THC content, arguing that cultivation methods and growing practices deserve more attention than cannabinoid percentages.

Feb 16, 2026

Jim Belushi Shuts Down Belushi's Farm Cannabis Operations

Actor Jim Belushi has closed cannabis cultivation at Belushi's Farm in Oregon, ending an operation that ran since 2015 and was featured in a Discovery+ reality series.

Feb 6, 2026

International

Brazil Authorizes Private Medical Cannabis Cultivation in Regulatory Shift

Brazil's Anvisa approved rules allowing private medical cannabis cultivation for the first time, responding to a Supreme Court mandate while expanding treatment options for patients.

Feb 1, 2026

Scotts Miracle-Gro Exits Direct Cannabis Ownership, Sells Hawthorne to Vireo

Scotts Miracle-Gro is selling its Hawthorne cannabis supply subsidiary to MSO Vireo Growth, ending years of direct ownership while maintaining an equity stake in the business.

Jan 29, 2026

Proper Cup High Rollers Finals Award $120K Prize Today

Two undefeated cannabis cultivators compete today in the Proper Cup High Rollers finals for a $120,000 prize, marking a new era of performance-based quality competitions in the legal cannabis industry.

Jan 19, 2026