Hop Latent Viroid is a Major Threat to the Cannabis Industry, Review Claims
The review details the discovery of HLVd in hops and subsequently in the cannabis plant, provides a brief overview of the extent of these infections in the industry, and offers guidance on the prevention and management of infections.
Colorado Regulator Issues Another Warning About Moldy Flower
State regulators in Colorado have issued another health and safety notice after “potentially unsafe levels” of total yeast and mold and Aspergillus were found in batches of cannabis flower.
Steep Hill Labs Disbands in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Steep Hill, the cannabis testing company with labs in multiple US states, has announced that it has reached a “termination agreement” that will effectively disband the company.
Legal Cannabis Played a Role in Worsening Cannabis Use Problems Among Veterans, Study Finds
Medical and recreational cannabis use laws “played a significant”, yet small, role in the spiking rates of cannabis use disorder seen among veterans, a new study has found.
Oklahoma Voters Reject Cannabis Legalization at the Ballot Box
The state held its “cannabis election” on Tuesday, March 7, which gave residents the chance to support or oppose legalizing adult-use cannabis for anyone aged 21 or over.
CBD Vaping Worse For Lungs Than Nicotine Vaping, Study Suggests
After exposing rats and plated human cells to cannabis aerosols, the researchers observed more lung damage and toxicity.
California’s Cannabis Regulator Has Escalated Its Attack on the Illegal Market in Recent Years
Between 2021 and 2022, there was “significant growth” in the number of search warrants issued, arrests made, and illegal cannabis plants eradicated by California’s legal cannabis regulator.
Teens Who Vape Nicotine and THC Are More Depressed and Anxious, Survey Finds
The survey found that cannabis and nicotine vapers were more likely to have mental health problems than those who didn’t vape.
Oregon Cannabis Labs Are Now Required to Test For Heavy Metals and Microbes
In total, labs in Oregon are now required to test cannabis for pesticides, water activity, cannabinoids, delta-8 THC, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and microbes.
