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Ryan Bassham, 35, was arrested in connection to an Oklahoma cannabis facility explosion that killed two people.
Oklahoma
2 Dead in Oklahoma Cannabis Business Explosion; Man Arrested
The licensed medical cannabis processor reportedly had been told to cease operations by a city fire marshal before the explosion.
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Will Judge’s Rescheduling Decision Be Influenced by Lone Opposed Party Witness DEA Did Not Discredit?
Some legal experts believe a pharmacologist’s testimony on currently accepted medical use could be the most damning for the Schedule III proposal.
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DEA’s Final Schedule III Case Leads CBT’s Top Stories in August
The Drug Enforcement Administration tried to discredit nearly all opposing witnesses who testified during the rescheduling hearing in its post-hearing brief.
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
Discover 5 ways cannabis retailers can connect video, POS, and inventory data to uncover discrepancies faster, reduce shrink, and stay audit-ready.
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DEA Judge Releases Transcripts for Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
With the fully corrected transcripts now part of the public record, the judge who oversaw the hearing’s proceedings now must make a recommendation.
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New Mexico Cannabis Businesses Ask Judge to Halt New Track-and-Trace System
State licensees are seeking injunctive relief over New Mexico’s planned rollout of a replacement seed-to-sale system they say is not proven.
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Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Plans to Repeal 24% Cannabis Tax, End Unregulated Hemp Sales
John James, who is vacating his seat as a U.S. congressman to run on the state’s Republican ticket for governor, outlined his cannabis reform policies.
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The Flavor Labs Don’t Measure: What is Terpene Testing Missing?
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Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand
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The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production
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Industry Headlines
Endovia Health Sciences Welcomes Federal Cannabinoid Policy Shift; Advances CannEpil FDA Submission
August 31, 2026
AWH Stockholders Approve Reverse Stock Split, a Prerequisite to US Exchange Listing
August 31, 2026
Rare Cannabinoid Co. Launches Guide to Endocannabinoid System, Rare Cannabinoids
August 28, 2026
Khalifa Kush Launches THC Beverages With Debut of Khalifa Kush & Orange Juice
August 27, 2026
JARS Cannabis, Sonoran Roots Join Forces to Create Arizona's Largest Cannabis Retail Network
August 26, 2026
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The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production
Part III of ‘The Cost of Doing Nothing’ series examines how airborne pathogen pressure and compliance testing turn microbial outbreaks into immediate, measurable losses, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars annually – losses set to grow as Schedule III and export markets raise the testing bar.
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Time Is Running Out to Protect US Cannabis Seed and Genetics Industry
August 12, 2026
Figure 1: Low fertility during propagation can result in transplants stalling during early stages of production, resulting in slower crop maturity.
Is Your Propagation-to-Post-Prop Fertility Transition Stalling Your Cannabis Crops?
August 2, 2026
Qa With Ken New
What to Know About Solubility, Bioavailability When Bringing Cannabis Topicals, Bath Bombs to Market
July 30, 2026
Tic Newer Cannabis Drying And Curing Methods
Newer Cannabis Drying and Curing Methods to Achieve Superior Quality
July 2, 2026
Cultivation
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The Flavor Labs Don’t Measure: What is Terpene Testing Missing?
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Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand
Photo by Cannabis Business Times; stamp adapted from Adobe Stock | NL
The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production
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Michigan Cannabis Retailer Closes 5 Dispensaries, Citing New Tax Burden
Higher Love Cannabis Co. is consolidating its retail operations to four stores in the Upper Peninsula after the state implemented a new 24% tax earlier this year.
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. (left), and Ted Budd, R-N.C.
Senate Votes to Delay Intoxicating Hemp THC Product Ban, Keep Delta-8 THC on Shelves Longer
August 10, 2026
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Senate Fails to Advance 2026 Farm Bill; What It Means for Hemp
August 7, 2026
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Beyond Terpenes: The Emerging Science of Cannabis Flavor
August 7, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., speaking in support of his amendment on Aug. 5 on the Senate floor.
US Senators Aim to Keep Hemp THC Product Ban on Schedule, Despite White House Pressure
August 6, 2026