David Downs is a Senior Editor at Leafly. He specializes in cannabis and psychedelics, with a focus on topics such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis business, and cannabis regulation, as well as agriculture and farming. David's work has been featured in prominent publications including Newsroom NZ, Billboard, High Times, and the New Zealand Herald.
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David's articles primarily focus on the cannabis industry within the United States, particularly highlighting specific strains and related topics. His coverage includes seasonal content, government announcements, promotional deals, and legal policy regulation.
Given his emphasis on health and product promotions in the cannabis sector, David may be interested in pitches that offer insights into emerging trends or new developments related to cannabis strains or products. As he frequently covers specific companies such as Seed Junky Genetics and platforms like Leafly, he might respond well to pitches about innovative products or advancements from these entities.
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By: David Downs
Mushroom potency has exploded, with some strains testing up to 80 times stronger than others. Oakland's Church of Ambrosia, the world's biggest mushroom church, partnered with a community lab to test hundreds of strains and built an open-source dosage calculator. The goal: fewer "Naked Ninja" emergencies and a end to the old "a gram is a gram" myth.
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Terp Sherpa David Downs rounds up ten strains blazing up the charts in legal states for the start of fall, from the Zalympix-sweeping Giraffe P to a $20,000 Peach Tree clone, plus Maine Trees' BBL2, Fig Farms' Hijinx and a Michigan Fruit Loops on a four-win tear.
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