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The Dales Report | Trade to BlackTexas Hemp Ban Triggers Industry ReactionShadd Dales and Anthony Varrell dive into one of the biggest stories shaking up the cannabis and hemp space—Texas is on the verge of dismantling its $4 billion hemp industry.The Texas House just passed a bill that would ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8 and THCA flower. With more than 8,000 licensed businesses and tens of thousands of jobs at stake, this move is being seen as a full-scale crackdown. The bill now heads to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, and all signs point to him signing it into law. The irony? Many of these products were lega...2025-05-271h 07The Dales Report | Trade to BlackTrump Sparks Hope for Cannabis Reform 2025On the Trade to Black Podcast, Hosts Shadd Dales, Anthony Varrell, and Guap dive into the Top 10 Moments of 2024 for the cannabis industry. From cannabis reform to the volatility landscape of marijuana stocks, this episode covers it all, including the impact of the U.S. Election 2024 and Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
• At #10, Ohio’s adult-use marijuana program went live on August 6th, positioning the state as a major growth market for cannabis stocks.
• At #9, Green Thumb (OTC: GTBIF) put the industry on notice with its acquisition of Agrify (NASDAQ: AGFY) on November 5th, a deal that sen...2025-01-0632 min
Higher ExchangesIs the MSO Model Broken Starring Jerry DerevyannyThe first show of 2025 starts with Jesse and Morgan reviewing Senorita Beverages. This is Agrify's first hemp beverage acquisition, and the guys give their thoughts on the two flavors they tried and where they fit in the evolving beverage landscape. Jerry Derevyanny, Partner at Bengal Capital, joins to discuss what has gone wrong with the MSO model. The guys discuss cracks in the state-led growth story, particular challenges facing Florida, and which operators may have the most difficulties ahead. Jerry points out potential opportunities on the debt side, which gives investors greater security than equity investing. 2025-01-031h 41The Dales Report | Trade to BlackHHS Declines Invitation to ALJ Hearing for Rescheduling CannabisOn our latest Trade To Black podcast, Shadd and Anthony discuss why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rejected a request from the DEA to provide witnesses for the upcoming ALJ hearing on December 2, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, concerning the rescheduling of cannabis.
As reported by Marijuana Moment, HHS—responsible for conducting the scientific review that led to the rescheduling proposal—declined the DEA’s invitation to have any of its staff testify.
“DEA made a request to [HHS] and its operating division, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to provide witnesses to testify before the Tribunal...2024-11-271h 03
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#069 - Cannabis Business News Roundup: MN fumbles social equity, GTI bets big on bev, Senate draft of Farm Bill drops, and more | November 21, 2024Send us a text🎙𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝐮𝐩!🌿It's been another eventful week in the world of cannabis, and we're excited to talk about it. In this week's episode, we discuss...🚨 Minnesota's botched social equity lottery application (read robbery)🍸 GTI's big bet on beverage through Agrify's acquisition of Señorita🌿 What the new Senate draft of the Farm Bill means for hemp💵 Paywalls and supporting your cannabis media and niche news sourcesTune-in to find out, or simply wait for the podcast to air. As always, High Spirits is more than a podcast – it's a dynamic conversation among leaders in the cannabis industry. We film live, and your participation is what makes our discussion richer and more meaningful...2024-11-2237 minHigher ExchangesAdapting to Change With AYR Interim CEO Steven M. CohenThis week's show begins with Morgan and Jesse talking about the evolution of Agrify. A once stale and forgotten business has new life with an investment from Green Thumb Industries and evolution into intoxicating hemp. The guys talk about the path to get here and how it may evolve. AYR Wellness Interim CEO Steven M. Cohen joins the show and shares his background and vision for the future. We cover the lost opportunity with Florida's failure to pass Amendment 3, and Cohen explains why AYR is still moving forward with cultivation expansion in the Sunshine State. We...2024-11-221h 13
The Cannabis Investing PodcastCause for concern in cannabis with a few rays of lightCannaVestments and Jerry Derevyanny return for an in-depth episode. Dissecting doom and gloom Q3 earnings for the cannabis industry (0:50). Green Thumb's consistently outstanding performance (4:25). Is it too early or too late to invest in cannabis? (11:15) Florida not legalizing - how much does it matter? (17:30) Agrify's interesting moves (35:40). Hemp, beverages and what may be worthy of investors' attention (40:00). Glass House discussion (47:40). Shorting Curaleaf? (53:55)Read episode transcriptShow Notes:Bengal Capital - Grown Rogue: Remains Materially Undervalued, Best Days Still AheadCannabis Investors - What You Should KnowHow Retail Investors Should Evaluate Cannabis Stocks2024-11-221h 05
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#068 - The Future of Cannabis Tech w/ Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO of Jane TechnologiesSend us a textExplore the cutting-edge world of cannabis technology with Socrates Rosenfeld, the CEO and co-founder of Jane Technologies. Prepare to be intrigued by the potential shifts in federal cannabis reform as we discuss the surprising nomination of Matt Gaetz for US Attorney General by President-elect Trump. Join AnnaRae Grabstein as she recounts the latest developments in the cannabis industry from the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight and Agrify's strategic acquisition of Señorita, marking a bold entry into the hemp beverage market.Discover how Jane Technologies is reshaping the cannabis e-commerce landscape like n...2024-11-1753 min
High At 9 NewsCalifornia cannabis farmers call 2024 ‘best harvest season,’ hope prices followWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday...2024-11-121h 32
Africa's Big Switch (ABS)ABS E27 Agrify: Improving Yield & Carbon Income for FarmersSend us a textOn this episode of ABS, we sat down with Delz Erinle, the Founder and Product Lead of Agrify. Agrify focuses on decarbonizing the agricultural value chain through regenerative intelligence and carbon microfinance, aiming to improve farmer resilience and farmer incomes. Delz is an innovator with expertise in Economics and Product Design as well as master’s degrees in Marketing Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He also founded and leads Astra, which pioneers a new way to design clothes using AI and discover them in virtual reality.On this episode, we...2024-08-2828 min
Highly ObjectiveProdigy Processing Solutions CEO Marc BegininMarc Beginin is the founder and CEO of Prodigy Processing Solutions, a cannabis extraction equipment and technology industry. Before starting Prodigy, Beginin led Precision Extraction Solutions, a cutting-edge extraction equipment company he established in 2014, which was acquired by Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ: AGFY) in October 2021.
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Cannabis Equipment NewsBen Britton: Squeezing the JuiceEditor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, Ben Britton, vice president of innovation at Agrify, joins the podcast to discuss why clean and simple solventless extraction will always have a place in the cannabis industry. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David @cannabisequipmentnews.com.2022-11-0441 min