I cover cannabis business, economics and banking for Forbes
The use of pesticides is forcing cannabis operators to rethink cultivation. Industry leaders explain the costs, the risks and why clean now means verified.
Industry experts explain how costs, compliance demands, competition and mergers push financial institutions out of the cannabis banking space.
Cannabis remains state-by-state, so national brands must build market by market. See how Dialed In, Rove Brand and a cannabis attorney say local is the way to scale.
You can buy cannabis legally on vacation, but you can’t take it home. Here’s what travelers can buy, use and bring back instead, plus the state and federal rules to know.
Heading to a cannabis dispensary for the first time? Industry experts explain how to talk to budtenders, read THC labels and choose a format, plus what to bring.
See how Curaleaf, Verano and New York’s Office of Cannabis Management are using education to build trust, expand access and move the cannabis industry forward.
Returning to cannabis after decades? Experts and a geriatrician explain today’s stronger THC, drug interactions, safer formats and how to start low and go slow.
Croptober floods the market with fresh harvest, but your eighth may not get cheaper. See where harvest deals show up, from vapes to pre-rolls, and how to shop smart.
From Maui Wowie to Toad Venom, why are cannabis strain names so weird? Breeders, scientists and marketers explain the history, humor and branding behind them.
The federal hemp ban was just delayed to December 11, 2026. Four experts explain what it could mean for hemp accounts, loans and compliance.
Cannabis is showing up at weddings, wellness retreats and sports events. What normalization really looks like beyond dispensaries.
Industry leaders and a cannabis geneticist explain why sun grown cannabis is winning awards, cutting costs and unlocking chemistry indoor growing can't match.
At the 2026 PBC Conference, bankers, regulators, and operators mapped out cannabis banking trends: rescheduling, hemp reform, direct lending, and stablecoin payments.
Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.
Cannabis brands face shelf oversaturation. Executives explain how genetics, formulation, and packaging shape which new products earn lasting shelf space
MA voters decide on cannabis legalization repeal in November. Financial services providers are already evaluating the risk. Here's what industry experts say comes next.
Green Wednesday, cannabis' Black Friday, falls Nov. 25, 2026. Industry experts explain why retailers should start prepping inventory and marketing as early as September.
Is cannabis M&A back? Curaleaf's Aurora bid and Vireo's roll-up have the industry buzzing. Five experts explain what's driving deals, and what rescheduling could unlock.
New to hemp derived THC drinks? Executives from the industry break down dosing, onset time and the label details to check before your first sip.
Inside a craft cannabis curation model: why bet your brand on small-batch, mom-and-pop cannabis growers over big MSOs.
