The Budbo Journal
Guides, culture, and the science behind the smoke.
Bold predictions for 2026: federal rescheduling finalizes, interstate commerce begins, AI transforms retail, and the global market approaches $85 billion.
5 minJan 2026
Looking back at 2025 — a transformative year for cannabis with major market launches, technology breakthroughs, and the global industry exceeding $70 billion.
5 minDec 2025
South American countries are becoming major cannabis exporters as lower production costs and ideal growing conditions reshape the global cannabis supply chain.
5 minJul 2025
Industry analysts project the global cannabis market will reach $120 billion by 2030. Explore the regions, segments, and technologies driving this growth.
5 minMar 2025
The cannabis legalization wave continues in 2025 as additional states launch recreational programs and new markets mature across the United States.
4 minFeb 2025
Interstate cannabis commerce discussions heat up in 2025 as states explore agreements to allow cross-border cannabis trade for the first time.
5 minJan 2025
The UK's medical cannabis market is growing rapidly as prescriptions surge, clinics expand, and public support for broader reform reaches new heights.
4 minNov 2024
International cannabis trade agreements are forming as countries establish export frameworks, creating the foundation for a truly global cannabis supply chain.
5 minAug 2024
Florida voters face a cannabis legalization ballot measure in 2024, with the potential to create the largest single-state cannabis market in America.
4 minJul 2024
Ohio launches recreational cannabis sales, with existing medical dispensaries leading the way and creating one of America's most anticipated new markets.
4 minJun 2024
Germany officially legalizes cannabis on April 1, 2024, creating Europe's largest legal cannabis market and triggering a continental shift in drug policy.
5 minApr 2024
The worldwide cannabis market crosses the $50 billion threshold in 2023, marking a major milestone and signaling the industry's unstoppable growth trajectory.
4 minDec 2023