In this episode of ‘Under the Microscope with Jenny’, host Jenny Germano welcomes Jeremy Shechter, founder of Open Source Horticulture, who shares his extensive experience in cannabis and horticulture. The conversation covers Jeremy's unique background in aquaponics, the key principles for cultivation, common pitfalls in facility design, the importance of staff satisfaction, and the future of cultivating cannabis. They also discuss practical aspects like preventative equipment maintenance, biosecurity in facility design and the critical role of structured communication in managing a successful cultivation operation. This episode is packed with valuable tips for both new and experienced cannabis operators.

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In this episode of Under the Microscope with Jenny, host Jenny Germano discusses the complexities of the hemp and cannabis markets with Aaron Tucker, an attorney and founder of Shadow Mountain Law and Fire Business Strategies. They explore the legal and regulatory distinctions between hemp and cannabis, consumer perceptions, and the opportunities and risks for operators in both markets. Key topics include the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill, compliance challenges, and recent federal developments affecting the hemp industry. The discussion provides valuable insights for listeners navigating the evolving legal landscape.

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In this full edition of Cannabis Coast To Coast with Alaina Pinto, the Hemp in DC hits the lobby in DC in a fight for survival. Kerry Hinkle reports from the Capital. In Massachusetts, the signatures are collected, and the Prohibition Movement ? will be on the ballot in '26. Curtis Emery has an update. Plus a trip to Jamaica and a fundraiser with the Ganjactivist Omari Jackson. Andrew Behringer reports on SC Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace's bill to kill the hemp ban. Steve and Andrew DeAngelo start the One Plant Alliance to bring the legacy, hemp and cannabis interests to focus on 1 plant and 3 basic principals. State Reports from Colorado with Jenny Germano; Joe Parsons has an exclusive interview with The Red Fern Hemp Company in Virginia; Christina Brisson in Ohio with more changes to their laws; Dave Barton in the UK; Karen Black in AZ with a law enforcement increase on the legacy market. Alysha Bellamy in Minnesota; Kimmie Cannabis lands at MJBiz Con; Tina Tasaka with an MJBiz Con preview in Nevada; and Tim Egan from the NH Cannabis Business Association in that live free, or die state. . We visit with M. Omari Jackson the Ganjactavist, who is raising funds for Jamaican farmers who were devastated by Hurricane Melissa; Steve and Andrew DeAnegelo want to bring the legacy, hemp, and cannabis industries together with their new One Plant Alliance.

On this week's full show of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, the government ends its shutdown but puts the THC Hemp industry on a one-year notice until all CBD, THCA, and other cannabinoid products will be banned. One step backward might lead to two steps forward? Industry reaction from the US Hemp Roundtable's General Counsel Jonathan Miller with Kerry Hinkle & Thomas Winstanley with Edibles.com; plus CC2C News correspondent Mark Alan, the Chicago Clone Guy, a licensed hemp farmer in Illinois, with an editorial. Plus Andrew Behringer is back with the DC report, and what's next? Joe Parsons in Virginia;In the B & C Blocks the international news with Dave Barton in the UK; Debi Facey in Canada; Jenny Germano in Colorado; Kimmie Cannabis jumps out of a plane on AI; Tina Tasaka in Nevada and with Tribal Nations; Matthew Friedlander in Washington State; Dina Nagib in California; Christina Brisson in Ohio; Alysha Bellamy in Minnesota; Amie Carter in Michigan; Curtis Emery in Massachusetts;

In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano is joined by Andy Shelley the Founder of CannXperts to discuss the critical issue of receivership in the cannabis industry. Andy, a former Law Enforcement Officer and Oregon Liquor Control Commission Regulator turned cannabis consultant, delves into his transition into the industry. The conversation focuses on the nuances of receivership, an alternative to bankruptcy, and why it is particularly relevant in the cannabis sector due to federal restrictions on bankruptcy filings. Jenny and Andy talk about the causes leading to receivership, the warning signs, the operational and regulatory challenges, and the steps companies can take to avoid this route. Through detailed explanations and real-life examples, listeners can gain valuable insights into the complexities of financial difficulties in the cannabis industry, the importance of vigilance, and the steps to ensure business sustainability.

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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' for our Cannabis Operator Series, host Jenny Germano welcomes Brendan McKee, Co-Founder of Silver Therapeutics, to discuss his journey and insights into running a cannabis business. Brendan shares his extensive background, starting from working in their family business, professional football in Europe to entrepreneurship and launching cannabis operations across multiple states with family. Jenny and Brendan talk about the operational and regulatory challenges, the importance of community engagement, business strategies, and the critical aspects of selecting the right business partners and managing finances. The conversation highlights the need for resilience, strategic partnerships, and continuously adapting to market demands, offering up valuable tips for new and existing cannabis entrepreneurs.

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In the complete version of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, US bombs drug running boats in the Pacific, and the Columbian president uses social media to urge President Trump to legalize cannabis! The Fed cuts interest rates, and we get reaction from Fund Canna CEO Adam Stettner; Kerry HInkle has the update on the battle against a Federal Hemp Ban in Washington DC; plus, the Ohio Senate vetoes the House bill to ban THC-infused hemp in that state and recriminalize some possession laws; Christina Brisson in Ohio and Lobbyist Tim Johnson on the political circus in that state; Joe Parsons has the Virginia Governor's race predictions and results; Amie Carter in Michigan on the reaction to that state's major tax hike for cannabis;In the B Block, the international report with Columbian President Gustavo Petro calls for President Trump to legalize cannabis to end the drug war with his country; Maine now has a signature challenge to its adult-use industry, while details of unsavory tactics and deceit in Massachusetts prohibitionist efforts to get support for their ballot initiative emerge. Chris Faraone from Talking Joints Memo; Karen Black with lab testing issues in Arizona; Tina Tasaka in Nevada; Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma with an update on that state's signature initiative efforts; Doug Miller on the Verano and Vireo settlement and impact on the stock market; In the C Block; New Hampshire tries for adult-use laws again; Maine has to squash a prohibitionist campaign in that state; Mark Alan in Illinois, Christopher Bright in Maryland;' Alysha Bellamy in Minnesota with an exclusive interview with the first non-tribal licensee in her state; and the DEA releases a powerful anti-fentanyl public service announcement with a reefer madness tactic.

In the A Block of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. The Ohio house changes adult use laws and recriminalizes out of state products. Morgan Fox from NORML with Executive Producer Jimmy Young. Plus does the government need to be operational to reschedule cannabis? Hemp report with Kerry Hinkle; Christina Brisson in Ohio reacts to changes in laws; Arizona the next state to battle with THC infused products? Karen Black has that story. Curtis Emery in Massachusetts where a former Pro Cannabis Mayor gets assaulted outside of his dispensary in Fall River while signatures are being collected to shut down the industry in the Bay State! Plus Kimmie Cannabis has an update on Oklahoma's signature campaign on adult use and what to do with the all the grow farms that have been abandoned.

In the B Block the International segment with the extension of the medicinal trial in Switzerland. Dave Barton in the UK, and Debi Facey in Canada; Plus Dina Nagib in California on their effort to shut down illegal grow operations; Joe Parsons in Virginia with a spooky report; New York going after Omnium for a rent-a-license scheme; Amy Carter in Michigan trying to rally support against the 24 percent tax increase;

In the C Block - Mark Alan the Chicago Clone Guy shows off some of his new grow "toys" in Illinois; Tina Tasaka in Nevada and the latest on Tribal Lands licensing in Minnesota; Alysha Bellamy in Minnesota with the Tribal land lineup' and a new educational program; Doug Miller is High on Wall Street; Matt Friedlander in Washington State for Hallow Weird and what will you be dressing up as on Halloween? We have suggestions.