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Automating Cannabis for the Future

Whether they are retrofitting or have the ability to build to spec, growers are automating cannabis irrigation systems that are accurate, cost-effective, and time-saving. Good Meds, based in Denver, Colorado, is one of those growers. Initially, they relied on hand-watering and fertilizing manually. With a 90,000 square foot facility — that takes a lot of employee time, and human error…

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Deli Versus Package States: What’s the Difference and Why It Can Matter During Times of COVID-19

Around the world, people are urged to stay at home and social distance to help prevent the spread of this deadly respiratory disease called COVID-19. Laws and ordinances governing when and why one should leave their home have swept nations and are said to have helped protect millions from infection. However, beyond social distancing and safer-at-home orders, some credit essential…

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Cannabis Transportation: Business Auto Insurance Vs. Non-Owned and Hired Auto Insurance

Cannabis transportation is now becoming a key element in the thriving cannabis industry. Cannabis businesses, from cultivators to retailers need to bring products safely from point A to point B, but there are significant risks related to transportation. Being prepared and properly insured can help save you from major losses in case of an incident, while transporting your cannabis products.…

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Cannabis Legislation and the Coronavirus

Cannabis legislation and the coronavirus update as of May 2020. As the world adapts to eradicate COVID-19, lawmakers from the United States have not forgotten the cannabis industry. Although relief to other small businesses has been rolled out by the federal government in the form of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), traditional 7(a) loans, 504 loans,…

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Why You Need Commercial Cannabis Storage Units for Your Marijuana Grow Operation

  Why You Need Commercial Cannabis Storage Units for Your Marijuana Grow Operation Increases in Crop Demand Require Commercial Cannabis Storage Units  Why You Need Commercial Cannabis Storage Units for Your Marijuana Grow Operation Why You Need Commercial Cannabis Storage Units for Your Marijuana Grow Operation In order for cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD) to remain potent, effective and safe for…

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Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (Q1 2020)

The first quarter of 2020 is over and retail & dispensary licenses have increased 5.5% with 385 new stores nationwide. Cannabiz Media tracked the newly active dispensary/retailer licenses from 18 states. Oklahoma once again led the pack but the second-place state was a surprise. Key Findings Oklahoma leads the nation again with 155 new licenses – more than 4 of…

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Budding CBD and Hemp Businesses Leverage Food Grade Stainless Steel 

Industrial containers are designed and certified for specific uses. A food grade stainless steel drum, for example, is made of steel that met the quality, durability, temperature resistance, and other criteria to be deemed safe for food preparation, storage and dining. However, food grade drums are not only used to process or contain traditional foodstuffs. Skolnik food grade drums are…

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cannabis after coronavirus

The New Normal: Cannabis After Coronavirus

April 28, 2020 Regulatory News Tyler Elder We’re living through stressful and confusing times. Everything is closed, the news is changing every hour, and we’re all stuck at home bored out of our minds. This era of uncertainty could lead to a new normal for cannabis after coronavirus. Luckily, most jurisdictions across the U.S. have allowed both medical and recreational…

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The Importance of Building a Consistent Cannabis Brand

The Apex Trading team has been in the B2B cannabis industry since 2014. That was when the first recreational cannabis market came online in Colorado. Today, there are now 11 states with adult use or recreational cannabis and 33 states with medical marijuana. We’ve had a front row seat to watch the expansion and maturation of wholesale cannabis that’s taken…

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