Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) is the premier cannabis investment and branding event in North America. The fall 2024 edition was held in Chicago on Oct. 8-9, drawing over 2,000 attendees for two days of engaging content, social equity initiatives, and...

 I work with both industrial hemp and psychoactive cannabis. CN: What’s your favorite part of the breeding process? JE: I love the entire process, but I’d say the most exciting part is when you’re in the middle of a breeding project and you’re looking at the plants,...

 Ah, the land of sunshine and palm trees, where the green herb flows freely and the hippie culture thrives. Yes, I'm talking about California, the state that has not only legalized marijuana but also taken strict measures to protect the privacy of its customers. You...

 Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats because the latest data from the US National Institute on Drug Abuse has just dropped and it's shaking up the cannabis world like never before. Brace yourselves, because for the first time ever, young women have surpassed men...

 Whether you're planning to cozy up on the couch or venture out for some spooky fun, it's always a good idea to have some strains on hand to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Instead of sticking to your usual go-to buds, why not try some of these cool strains with...

 Move over avocado toast, there's a new king in town - and it's not a food trend. According to a recent industry study, cannabis reigns supreme as the top choice for consumers, whether in its traditional bud and flower form or conveniently pre-rolled into joints. Gone...

 The rise of medical marijuana and the resulting green rush have sparked a widespread interest in extracting and isolating cannabinoids that are believed to have medicinal benefits. While cannabidiol (CBD) is often mistakenly seen as the "medical" counterpart to the...

 However, let's talk about the magical powers of psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, in the realm of alcohol use disorder. Recent research has uncovered some promising findings on the therapeutic potential of this psychedelic substance for treating AUD. And let...

 The buzz around cannabis legalization in Kansas is reaching a fever pitch. The topic has been a hot button issue for years, but now it seems like the conversation is heating up to a whole new level. And it's all thanks to Debbi Beavers, a top state official who...