In the first half of 2025, researchers around the world have published a wave of peer-reviewed studies examining the effects of cannabis and its various compounds on dozens of health conditions. Scientists have looked at CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and other cannabis components in studies related to cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, gut health, and …
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Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Expected to Hit $652 Billion by 2034, Finds Report
The global cannabis cultivation industry is projected to grow from $180.7 billion in 2025 to $651.8 billion by 2034, according to a new report released by Research and Markets. The report anticipates a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%, driven by expanding legalization, increasing demand for premium cannabis, and continued advances in cultivation technology. The …
By Choosing to Ban Rather than Regulate Hemp THC, Republicans Are Abandoning Freedom and Risking Their Majorities
By Tom Helland, Attorney For a party that has long claimed to stand for personal liberty, limited government, and free-market principles, many Republicans are now turning their backs on those very ideals. Nowhere is this more evident than in the growing movement within the GOP to ban hemp-derived THC products—particularly delta-8 and other cannabinoids made …
Manitoba Harvest and Whole Foods Market Collaborate to Launch New Hemp+ Superfood Smoothie Boosters
Manitoba Harvest, the global leader in hemp foods and a wellness business by Tilray Brands, Inc., has expanded its protein-packed, Hemp+ portfolio to introduce three herbal-infused smoothie boosters: Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Mood, Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Energy and Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Immunity, now exclusively available at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. As a global pioneer in protein-packed, seed-based foods, Manitoba …
The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Medical Cannabis Next
As of June 2025, medical marijuana remains illegal in just 11 U.S. states. However, with growing bipartisan support, shifting public opinion, and increasing legislative activity, several of these states appear poised to make progress on medical cannabis legalization in the near future. Below are the eight states most likely to do so next. North Carolina …
Virginia’s Legalization Without Legal Sales is a Dangerous, Illogical Failure
By Jacob Wilson, Richmond Resident By next year, 23 states will have legal, operating adult-use marijuana markets. Delaware and Minnesota are set to join the ranks of those with licensed retail outlets, leaving Virginia as the lone legal marijuana state without a system for legal sales. Let that sink in: we legalized possession years ago, …
Study: Marijuana Users Are Much More Likely to Exercise Than Drink or Eat Fast Food
A new survey challenges outdated stereotypes about marijuana users, showing they are far more likely to regularly work out than to drink alcohol or eat fast food. The poll, conducted by cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD, asked marijuana consumers about the frequency with which they engage in common lifestyle activities, including drinking, exercising, and eating fast …
Despite Being First to Legalize, Washington State’s Cannabis Market Continues to Fall Behind
More than a decade after Washington voters joined Colorado in making history by being the first to legalize recreational marijuana, the state’s cannabis market remains plagued by outdated and restrictive policies that continue to set it apart—unfavorably—from other legal states. Washington was among the first to embrace adult-use legalization with the passage of Initiative 502 …
Oregon, Michigan and Massachusetts Among Cheapest Legal Cannabis States (as of June 2025)
Cannabis prices continue to vary drastically from state to state, based on a variety of factors. Due to substantial differences in tax rates, regulatory structures and market dynamics, the average cost per gram of dried cannabis flower ranges from just above $3 per gram, to well over $10 per gram, depending on the state. In …
The 30 Most Popular Marijuana Concentrates Explained: From Live Resin and Wax to Kief and Terp Sauce
As marijuana legalization expands across the United States, so too does the popularity of cannabis concentrates—potent extracts that offer a faster onset and stronger effects than traditional flower. With dozens of varieties lining dispensary shelves, understanding the differences between concentrate types can help consumers make informed choices. Below are 30 of the most popular marijuana …
