Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $331 Million in 2026, All-Time Purchases Pass $3.7 Billion Across 40.8 Million Transactions
Ohio’s marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with state figures showing $331,833,272 in combined sales in 2026, as of April 11. That includes $49,339,466 in medical marijuana sales and $282,493,806 in non-medical sales so far this year, according to a new report by the Division of Cannabis Control. All-time marijuana sales have …
Federal Report: U.S. Hemp Industry Reaches $739 Million in 2025, Up 64% From 2024
A new federal report (PDF) shows the U.S. hemp industry posted a major rebound in 2025, with total production value climbing to $739 million, an increase of 64% from the previous year. The data, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, highlights strong growth in both outdoor cultivation and controlled indoor …
Hemp Compounds Show Promise for Managing Blood Sugar Through Gut-Based Mechanisms
Researchers from Konyang University and the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine report that several compounds derived from hemp seeds may help regulate blood sugar by targeting how glucose is processed in the gut, according to a study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. The study focused on three naturally occurring compounds—Cannabisin A, Cannabisin B, and Cannabisin …
Study: CBD May Increase THC Levels in Blood When Cannabis Is Vaporized, Research Finds
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may increase the amount of THC circulating in the bloodstream when the two are inhaled together, potentially altering how cannabis affects users. The study was conducted by researchers from King’s College London and University College London, and examined how CBD influences the pharmacokinetics …
DEA Moves to Allow VA Research Program to Import Marijuana Extract and THC for Clinical Trials
A new federal filing shows the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering an application that would allow a Department of Veterans Affairs research program to import marijuana-derived substances for clinical studies. According to a notice published today in the Federal Register, the VA Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a registered importer of certain Schedule …
56-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found in Germany May Be Oldest Known Cannabis Plant
A fossil discovered in Germany may be the oldest known cannabis-related plant ever identified, potentially pushing the timeline of the genus back by about 30 million years. The fossilized leaf, dated to between 56 million and 48 million years ago, was found in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany and is now being highlighted as a …
Minnesota Survey Finds Youth Marijuana Use Fell Again in 2025
Youth marijuana use in Minnesota continued its long-term decline in 2025, according to new state survey data showing that 96% of students said they had not used marijuana in the past month. The findings come from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, the first conducted since the state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023. The survey found …
Connecticut House Approves Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules
Connecticut’s House has given final approval to HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis measure that overhauls parts of the state’s marijuana program, updates hemp regulations, and significantly reshapes rules for infused beverages. The bill passed the full chamber on April 20 following adoption of two amendments, marking one of the most comprehensive cannabis policy updates considered …
Kazmira Launches New Medical Cannabis Education Platform for Patients and Providers
Colorado-based Kazmira Therapeutics has launched 1Cannabis, a new online education platform built to give both patients and healthcare providers a clearer understanding of medical cannabis, with an early focus on cannabidiol (CBD). The platform includes separate programs for patients and clinicians, with Kazmira saying the goal is to close a longstanding knowledge gap around cannabinoid-based …
Safe Harbor Launches 401(k) Plan Designed Specifically for Marijuana Industry Workers
Safe Harbor Financial Services has announced the launch of a new 401(k) retirement plan tailored specifically for state-legal marijuana businesses, addressing a long-standing gap that has left many workers in the industry without stable retirement options. The plan, introduced by SHF Holdings, Inc., is structured as a pooled employer 401(k), allowing multiple marijuana-related businesses to …
