A marijuana retailer should choose a point-of-sale system with features that support its business model, operations and brand, according to cannabis retail designers, consultants and POS experts.
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Sustainable marijuana fertilizer options as prices rise for key nutrition providers
Skyrocketing fertilizer prices and an overwhelming struggle to secure inputs have marijuana and hemp growers in a cold sweat about how they’re going to provide their plants with the proper nutrition this year.
Is hemp-derived delta-8 THC causing consumer confusion?
Delta-8 THC dominated sales in hemp shops around the country in recent years. But is this trend affecting CBD sales? Are consumers confusing delta-8 THC with CBD products?
Cannabis producers cautioned against profiteering from COVID-19 research
As research broke over the past two weeks that cannabis products such as CBD, cannabinoid acids and even synthetic cannabis compounds might prevent or treat COVID-19 infections, excitement among entrepreneurs spread.
Tips for reducing and eliminating plastic use in cannabis cultivation
Outdoor marijuana and hemp growers have long relied on plastic to pot plants, build trellises and tamp down weeds.
Now some of them are looking for ways to reduce their plastic dependency.
Synthetic CBD might offer protection from COVID-19, Canadian research shows
More research saying cannabinoids might protect human cells from COVID-19 was released this week by scientists in Ontario, Canada, who work with synthetic CBD.
A primer on the secondary sales market for marijuana greenhouses
Experts recommend that cannabis companies looking to make a successful sale of greenhouse facilities on the secondary market ensure their properties are well-maintained and priced appropriately as well as seek out buyers from the ornamental and vegetable market.
Cannabis growers need to know the nuances of tissue culture
Bum seeds. Females that turn into males. Hemp plants that go into THC overdrive and must be destroyed.
Cannabis producers have seen firsthand the devastation that inconsistent genetics and pests can have on a crop.
Cannabis requires more water than commodity crops, researchers say
Cannabis producers have long held the belief that marijuana and hemp are less water intensive than other commodity crops, making it an ideal alternative for drought-stricken or arid growing regions.
American Indian tribes turning to partnerships to cash in on marijuana business opportunities
American Indian communities are increasingly collaborating to get a piece of the explosive growth of the cannabis industry by offering products based on tribal medicine from their ancestral origins.
The partnerships are helping break down longstanding barriers to indigenous entrepreneurship in the marijuana and hemp industries.
Three key safeguards all cannabis extractors should consider
Safety should always be a priority, no matter which cannabis extraction method processors prefer. Extraction labs must understand and implement safety standards appropriate for their extraction processes, said Casey Flippo, CEO of hemp processor Natvana and medical...
Low-tech storage solutions can help outdoor cannabis producers conserve water
Water isn’t getting any easier to find in parched Western U.S. states, so outdoor marijuana and hemp producers are looking for solutions that will help them get through the season.
