
Last Week in Weed: December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026
The new year brings with it groundbreaking news in cannabis policy, business, and culture. As we wade into 2026, Cannabis & Tech Today is catching you up on the latest

The new year brings with it groundbreaking news in cannabis policy, business, and culture. As we wade into 2026, Cannabis & Tech Today is catching you up on the latest

Inside Advanced Nutrients founder Mike “BigMike” Straumietis’ mission to push cannabis cultivation to new limits. Explore precision nutrients, next-gen genetics, digital cultivation, and the science shaping the future of high-yield, high-terpene cannabis.

Canopy USA and JP Brand Advisors Bet Big on Hemp-Derived Beverages.

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.

The recent Forbes report on Medicare’s movement toward covering hemp-derived products, arriving at the exact moment Congress is advancing a sweeping federal ban on most hemp cannabinoids, perfectly captures the

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.

UNLV researchers have engineered THC-free, CBD-like anticonvulsants from caraway seeds that outperform traditional seizure treatments. Learn how these synthetic compounds could offer safer, more effective therapies for pediatric epilepsy without cannabis or psychoactive effects.

In a landmark executive order signed Thursday, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This policy shift

Inside CTrust’s mission to close the cannabis capital gap. Learn how co-founders Bob Hoban and Dotan Melech are tackling lending risk, collateral challenges, and federal uncertainty to build sustainable financing solutions in a federally restricted cannabis industry.

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.

In an era when cannabis brands are popping up faster than new strains at a genetics expo, standing out isn’t just about having a good product — it’s about crafting

How a Small California Fabrication Firm Helped Redefine Cannabis Retail Through Design, Hygiene, and Innovation.

According to a report published on December 11, 2025, by The Washington Post, President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would direct federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from

Discover how Deconix uses precision ozone technology to eliminate pathogens from cannabis while preserving terpenes and cannabinoids. Learn how modular, low-impact systems help cultivators stay compliant, protect quality, and scale operations safely.

The season of gift swaps and packed calendars is here, and cannabis consumers are looking for smart picks that fit in a stocking without feeling like an afterthought. This year’s

South Carolina sits at an inflection point. For decades the state took one of the nation’s more conservative stances on cannabis—strict criminal penalties, limited medical exceptions, and a patchwork of

Catch up on the latest cannabis industry news, from ‘scromiting’ health warnings to federal hemp restrictions, veterans’ access issues, and the biggest stock movements in early December 2025

Explore how THC-V—a rare, fast-emerging cannabinoid—could reshape the medical cannabis market. Learn about its potential roles in appetite control, metabolic health, neurological support, industry impact, and the challenges still facing research and regulation.

Catch up on the biggest cannabis news from the past week: Tilray’s reverse stock split rocks the market, holiday sales surge, and Massachusetts faces a ballot battle over adult-use cannabis.

The honorees represent a wide cross-section of the industry, from ingredient science and cultivation technology to hardware engineering and retail systems