Greenhouse operations have never had more data at their fingertips. From sales orders and inventory levels to production schedules and shipping commitments, growers have access to a wealth of information that can help drive smarter decisions. Yet for many organizations, finding answers still means running reports, exporting spreadsheets, and manually piecing together information from multiple…
Understanding the Cannabis Reclassification Timeline The cannabis industry is closely watching the ongoing evaluation of cannabis reclassification under United States federal law. For years, cannabis has been classified as a Schedule I substance, creating a disconnect between federal restrictions and expanding state markets. In April 2026, the Department of Justice took a meaningful first…
Running a cannabis cultivation or manufacturing business requires precision at every turn. Production schedules are tight, margins even tighter, and every delay or misstep has a downstream impact — from supply chain disruptions to compliance risk. As the industry matures, growth increasingly depends on systems that connect information, anticipate needs, and inform action. For many…
In cannabis, compliance is crucial for survival, yet it remains a constant challenge for operators. A 2024 survey showed that compliance costs are the biggest challenge faced by cannabis operators. Many smaller businesses still depend on QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and manual recordkeeping, but that patchwork increases the risk of errors, missing documents, and exposure to audits.…
Inventory costing is always important in manufacturing and retail. In cannabis, though, it’s mission critical. Costing touches compliance, profitability, and audit readiness — three areas where the stakes are higher than in most industries. Here we explore the inventory costing methods most relevant to cannabis operators, how 280E shapes what counts as cost of goods…
Ask any cannabis operator what keeps them up at night, and compliance will be near the top of the list. State regulators demand traceability down to the gram, and seed-to-sale systems were created to help them keep you in line. This is an important point: seed-to-sale systems weren’t designed with cannabis operators in mind. They…
Why cannabis businesses need more than spreadsheets The cannabis industry is maturing fast. What started with boutique growers, makeshift processing facilities, and a handful of dispensaries has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar market with complex supply chains, investor scrutiny, and regulatory oversight that rivals those of the alcohol and pharmaceutical industries. The industry’s economic footprint is expected to contribute about $123.6 billion to the U.S. economy in…
The cannabis industry is heading into 2026 with both momentum and uncertainty. Growth hasn’t stopped, but the easy-money era is over. Pricing is volatile, states are tightening rules on hemp products, and federal rescheduling could change tax models overnight. Meanwhile, consumer demand is shifting, compliance technology is evolving, and sustainability is moving from “good practice”…
1. Why Supply Chain Disruption is Hitting Growers Hard Growers across the country are concerned with the impact of tariffs and how global tensions will impact the price and availability of supplies. Are you prepared for rapid changes in the price of fertilizer? Do you have a plan for if your materials are held up…
AI has been a buzzword on the horizon for so long, but now it’s finally here and it’s transforming greenhouse operations from the field to the back office. Are you taking advantage of it? If you’re on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, chances are you already have access to some useful AI and automation tools…
