The U.S. takes two steps forward, one step back

For the second time in history, the House approved a cannabis legalization bill, but we face a tough climb on winning the Senate’s approval. The good news? The fact that we’re even talking about this is a win —?no success path is a straight line. To put this into perspective, today we continue the story of cannabis prohibition in the United States.?

Also, heading to Hall of Flowers in Palm Springs? We’ll be there. Meet us for a Terpene Tasting.

?More in this week’s edition:

• Coming next week: Spring 2022 Seasonal Release
• Why chasing THC percentage is a fool’s errand

How Did We Get Here? Cannabis Prohibition Explained, Part II

By the late 1980s, penalties for cannabis related offenses got totally out of hand. The number of people imprisoned for nonviolent drug offenses in the US skyrocketed (from 50,000 in 1980 to over 400,000 in 1997). Years of intensive lobbying and activism ensued, leading to the major reforms we continue to see.?Read full post.

Coming Next Week: Spring 2022 Seasonal Release

We’ve been holding out on you, but for good reason.?

The countdown is on — our first Fresh Never Frozen? seasonal release is coming April 27th. We may have a few more tricks up our sleeve for 2022. The seasonal drops in Q2 and Q3 will be available in limited quantities, don't miss out. Learn more.

Want the Best Weed in the Dispensary? Forget Highest THC Percentages and Go with Terpene Profiles Instead

With proper terpene profiling, there would be a far more accurate way to get more information about various induced effects. Breeders continue to miss out on a lot as the focus is on increasing THC content in cannabis plants. In contrast, they should be looking into the "champagne" of supreme powerhouse cannabis, which are the terpene compounds.

Today, the cannabis industry has several misconceptions related to the potency of cannabis products. Read full article.