What Is a Budtender? Role Definition & OverviewA budtender is a specialized cannabis retail professional who educates customers about marijuana products, provides personalized recommendations, and processes compliant sales transactions in licensed dispensaries. Think of a budtender as a cannabis sommelier—combining deep product knowledge […]

Amnesia Haze Quick Reference The Essentials What You’re Getting Hybrid Profile Sativa-dominant (80% sativa, 20% indica) Potency Range 21-25% THC CBD Level Under 1% Taste Notes Zesty lemon-citrus, earthy spice, pepper undertones Key Terpenes Limonene, caryophyllene, humulene, myrcene Primary Effects Euphoric, creative, energetic, […]

Quick Overview:CategoryDetailsStrain TypeSativa-dominant hybrid (Mexican × Thai × Afghani)Typical THC/CBD~17–22% THC, Flavor & AromaSweet lemon, spicy pine, earthy/woody notesDominant TerpenesTerpinolene (primary), with myrcene and pineneCommon EffectsUplifted, energizing, creative; may cause dry mouth/eyes or dizziness in someBest […]

Quick Overview:Lowest drinking rate on record: Just 54% of U.S. adults now say they drink according to Gallup’s latest report, the lowest percentage in nearly 90 years. A majority (53%) say even moderate drinking is bad for health. Channel still long inventory: Jefferies pegs the alcohol inventory-to-sales ratio at ~1.69x, above recent averages, […]

Congressional negotiators are trying to bury a hemp definition change in appropriations language, a backdoor maneuver that would treat nearly any THC in hemp-derived products as federally illegal. This is happening in real time, behind closed doors, without public hearings.Sen. Rand Paul has pledged to hold up spending bills to stop this ban, but […]

What You’ll Learn How CBD reduces post-workout inflammation and speeds recovery Why THC might improve sleep quality for muscle repair Safe dosing guidelines for combining cannabis with exercise Heart rate considerations when using cannabis during workouts Best practices for timing cannabis use around training sessions Imagine crushing your fitness […]

Jack Herer At a Glance Key DetailsWhat You’re GettingStrain TypeSativa-dominant hybrid (phenotypes vary)THC Range15-24% (averages around 18%)CBD ContentLess than 1%Signature FlavorPine, lemon zest, woody herbs, earthy-skunky baseDominant TerpenesTerpinolene, Pinene, CaryophyllenePrimary EffectsMental clarity, creative focus, uplifted mood, light […]

At-a-Glance What’s new: NY’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued a Notice of Pleading (NOP) charging Omnium Health (d/b/a Omnium Canna) with facilitating unlicensed production under its license and ordered a statewide retail recall tied to products made by unlicensed processors. Why it matters: Regulators call it “reverse […]

OG Kush Essential Information The BasicsWhat You’re Working WithStrain ClassificationIndica-leaning hybridTHC Range19-26%CBD Content0-1%Flavor NotesEarthy pine, lemon-citrus, diesel fuel, woody spicePrimary TerpenesMyrcene, Limonene, β-CaryophylleneSignature EffectsMood lift → body relaxation → stress reliefBest TimingEvening wind-down, […]

Chem Dog Quick Reference Essential InfoWhat You Need to KnowAlso Known AsChemdawg, Chemdog, Chem 91/D/4Strain TypeIndica-leaning hybrid (55% indica, 45% sativa)THC Content18-26%CBD Level0-1%Signature TasteDiesel fuel, black pepper, earthy citrus, skunkKey Terpenesβ-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, LimoneneHow It HitsFast cerebral lift → focused energy […]

Super Boof at a Glance What You’re GettingThe DetailsHybrid TypeBalanced 50/50 hybridTHC RangeMid to high 20s% (some batches push 30%+)CBD ContentLess than 1%Signature FlavorTangy orange, sweet cherry, nutty undertonesKey TerpenesLimonene, Myrcene, CaryophyllenePrimary EffectsGiggly, euphoric, focused, sociableIdeal UseDaytime creativity through […]

Mimosa at a Glance The EssentialsWhat You’re GettingHybrid BalanceSativa-heavy (70% sativa, 30% indica)Potency Range20-27% THCCBD LevelLess than 1%Flavor NotesOrange zest, grapefruit, tropical sweetness, earthy pinePrimary EffectsEnergized, focused, creative, socially engagedIdeal TimingMorning through afternoonCultivation LevelIntermediate to […]

Upon entering through the doors at Pier 36 it was refreshing to see row after row of identical booths, neat as a spreadsheet, designed to let the product speak for itself. Buyers drifted through the aisles with line sheets instead of selfie sticks, the volume dialed way down compared to last month’s Revelry event at the same location. And, maybe […]

Gelato Strain Quick Reference What You Need to KnowThe DetailsStrain ClassificationIndica-leaning hybrid (55% Indica, 45% Sativa)THC Levels20-25% (some phenotypes reach 29%)CBD ContentAround 1%Signature EffectsCreative euphoria → gentle body relaxationTaste ProfileSweet berries, citrus, vanilla, creamy sherbetPrime TimeAfternoon creativity or […]

Quick Facts About Lemon Cherry Gelato Strain DetailsInformationTypeIndica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)THC Content20-29%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, relaxed, happy, gigglyFlavorLemon, cherry, berry, earthy, pineyBest Time to UseAfternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyModerate to easyFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsSunset Sherbet × Girl […]

Quick Facts About Cheetah Piss Strain DetailsInformationTypeBalanced hybrid (50% Indica / 50% Sativa)THC Content18-24%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, creative, then relaxingFlavorDiesel, citrus, ammonia, creamy-sweetBest Time to UseLate afternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyIntermediateFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsLemonade × Gelato 42 × London […]

Quick Facts About Acapulco Gold Strain DetailsInformationTypeSativa-dominant landrace (70-80% sativa)THC Content18-25%CBD ContentEffectsEnergetic, creative, uplifting, focusedFlavorEarthy, coffee, honey, citrusBest Time to UseDaytimeGrowing DifficultyIntermediate to advancedFlowering Time10-11 weeks What Is Acapulco Gold Cannabis? Acapulco Gold is […]

The cannabis industry has no shortage of events, but very few manage to balance business, culture, and community the way Hall of Flowers does. Since its launch in 2018, the Santa Rosa-based show has become a must-attend gathering for licensed brands, retailers, investors, and innovators.This year’s edition takes place September 10–11, 2025, at […]

As cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, one demographic is quietly but significantly driving the trend: seniors. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cannabis use among adults aged 65 and older has surged in recent years, revealing both shifting attitudes and emerging wellness strategies among older Americans.This trend […]

Legal cannabis markets have generated more than $24.7 billion in cumulative state tax revenue since 2014, with 2024 setting a record $4.4 billion — but California’s proposed July 2025 tax hike from 15% to 19% reveals a fundamental contradiction in cannabis policy that could undermine the entire legal industry’s future.The unprecedented tax […]

Over the past 50+ years, LGBTQ+ communities around the world have fought tirelessly for their rights and equality. From the watershed moment of the Stonewall Riots in 1969 to the ongoing push for trans rights and protections, LGBTQ+ history is a narrative of both triumph and adversity.Alongside this ongoing journey, an unexpected yet powerful […]

Instagram has long touted itself as a community-safe, family-friendly platform—but that claim rings hollow for cannabis and psychedelics advocates who’ve watched their educational, legal, and medically backed content get flagged, shadowbanned, or permanently erased. Meta may also restrict certain features such as commenting or sharing for […]

For decades, cannabis users have been portrayed as sluggish, couch-bound slackers — a trope immortalized in movies, media, and even public health messaging. But new research out of Belgium, alongside multiple studies from the United States, shows that this stereotype doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny.A study published in Journal of […]

If you want to understand the state of New York’s legal cannabis industry, look no further than the most recent Revelry Buyers’ Club, held May 14 at Basilica Hudson. What began as a scrappy, community-led gathering has evolved into the beating heart of New York’s cannabis ecosystem — equal parts marketplace, cultural convening, and […]

California, the birthplace of modern cannabis culture and the largest legal weed market in the world, just pushed its struggling legal industry even closer to collapse.On July 1, 2025, the state’s cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19% — a staggering 26% increase — marking the maximum rate allowed under current state law. This […]

It was probably 3 a.m. The fire was burning bright and hot. Tobacco was being offered in prayer, and a story was being shared.The medicine man was telling us about when he was younger, sitting in ceremony with one of his elders. It had been a traumatic night with the medicine — he had been rolling around in agony, the medicine squeezing and […]

In a city packed with dispensaries, The Travel Agency isn’t just selling weed—it’s curating wonder. And with its latest destination at 598 Broadway, right in the heart of SoHo, the brand doubles down on its mission to elevate cannabis retail into an immersive, sensory, and cultural experience. The Travel Agency Lands in SoHo – The […]

Pennsylvania just lit a match under its long-simmering marijuana legalization debate — and this time, it could go up in smoke or spark something entirely new.On Tuesday, in a razor-thin 102-101 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1200, a cannabis legalization proposal with a twist: sales would flow through […]

Two years into New York’s adult-use cannabis rollout, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has dropped its most comprehensive look yet at the market’s performance, challenges, and opportunities. The 2024 OCM Market Report is packed with impressive numbers and lofty intentions, but peel back the layers and a more complicated story […]

Authored by: Veterans Holdings CEO Jason AmbrosinoLast week, the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) issued a press release accusing licensed dispensaries of selling “out-of-state cannabis” and undermining the integrity of the legal market. Read the press release here.Public trust matters. Regulatory compliance matters. But […]