Last Week in Cannabis #10
July 28 – August 1, 2026 | Issue #11
Hey friend — welcome back to Last Week in Cannabis. Hope you're enjoying the long weekend. A big data story out of the United States this week, and some solid Canadian news to go with it. Let's get into it.
1. CANADA — Cannabis Farm Receipts Grew Nearly 17% in 2025
According to Statistics Canada, Canadian cannabis farm cash receipts grew 16.9% in 2025, adding $432.7 million and making cannabis one of the strongest-growing agricultural categories in the country last year. Total Canadian farm receipts crossed $100 billion for the first time in history in 2025 — and cannabis was one of the standout contributors to that milestone.
Mary Jane's Take: This number often gets lost in the broader agricultural data, but it's worth pausing on. Cannabis is now a meaningful part of Canada's farming economy — not a fringe crop, but a significant agricultural commodity generating hundreds of millions in farm receipts. The industry has had real struggles on the retail and regulatory side, but at the growing level, Canadian producers are producing more and selling more than ever, particularly into export markets. That foundation matters.
2. CANADA — Cannara Signs Its First International Supply Agreement
Quebec-based Cannara Biotech announced this week that it has signed a long-term international cannabis supply agreement with Curaleaf International — its first formal export deal — and reported record Q3 revenues alongside continued profitability. The deal is expected to accelerate an expansion of Cannara's Valleyfield facility and marks the company's formal entry into global medical cannabis markets.
Mary Jane's Take: Cannara has been one of the quieter success stories in Canadian cannabis — a Quebec producer that has focused on quality, efficiency, and consistent profitability rather than chasing headlines. A long-term international supply deal with a major global operator is a meaningful step. It also fits the broader trend of Canadian producers finding their footing in export markets even as the domestic retail environment remains challenging.
3. UNITED STATES — More Americans Now Use Cannabis Daily Than Drink Alcohol or Smoke Cigarettes
This one is worth sitting with for a moment. The US federal government's annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released July 27th by SAMHSA, found that an estimated 21.4 million Americans used marijuana on at least 20 of the previous 30 days in 2025 — exceeding the 19.9 million who smoked cigarettes daily and the 17.2 million who consumed alcohol with similar frequency. It is the first time on record that cannabis has ranked as the most frequently used daily substance among the three. Marijuana Moment
Mary Jane's Take: Let that sink in. Cannabis — which remains federally illegal in the United States — is now used daily by more Americans than alcohol or cigarettes, both of which are fully legal. This does not mean cannabis is harmless or that daily use is right for everyone. Daily use of any substance carries its own set of considerations, and it is worth being honest about that. But it does make the conversation about cannabis's federal legal status increasingly difficult to justify. Millions of Americans are using it every day — the question of how it's regulated, tested, and accessed matters more than ever.
4. UNITED STATES — Texas Banned Delta-8 and Hemp THC Products This Week
Texas retailers were required to stop selling delta-8 THC and several other hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids as of July 31st, following enforcement of new state restrictions. The move affects a multi-billion dollar hemp market in the state and comes as other states and the federal government grapple with how to regulate the rapidly growing hemp THC product category ahead of a November federal deadline.
Mary Jane's Take: Hemp-derived THC products — gummies, drinks, vapes — have existed in a regulatory grey zone for years, widely available in states where cannabis itself remains illegal. Texas cracking down is significant because the state has one of the largest hemp markets in the country. For consumers who have been relying on these products, the options just narrowed considerably. It's also a reminder that the regulatory ground under hemp THC products is shifting fast right now, both at the state and federal level. If you use these kinds of products, it is worth paying attention to the rules in your jurisdiction.
That's your week — two from Canada, two from the United States. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend, and I'll be back here next Monday.
— Mary Jane
