The cannabis industry has felt the spotlight in recent years and the conversation around this plant during the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified. The telling surge in sales along with cities like San Francisco and New York declaring cannabis businesses as essential has further established and solidified the validity of this burgeoning industry. As there are layoffs across most industries,…
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The Evolution of vaping – In the past 7 years the weed vaping market has changed considerably. For strong performance you were pretty much stuck with a desktop unit. From Storz and Bickel’s Volcano, 7th Floor’s SSV & Da Buddha, or Arizer’s Extreme Q. All varying wildly in price and performance. The portable market was dominated by much weaker competition…
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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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