Leafly Senior Editor David Downs is the former Cannabis Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. He's appeared on The Today Show, and written for Scientific American, The New York Times, WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion A/V Club, High Times, and many more outlets. He is a 2023 judge for The Emerald Cup, and has covered weed since 2009.
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Leafly Buzz: 14 top cannabis strains of February
David Downs - Published on February 15, 2023Read moreIncluding Zeluga, Z Cap, and Rainbow Cheddar.
Top 8 weed strains that bang for 2023 and beyond
David Downs - Published on February 9, 2023Read moreReaders concur: These 8 strains make them go Grrrr.
Cannabis culture and industry fire it up for Super Bowl LVII
David Downs - Published on February 7, 2023Read moreRapper Redman headlines a 3-day smokeout near State Farm Stadium.
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Get sweet on the Cereal Milk strain—February 2023’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on February 2, 2023Read moreGot Cereal Milk?
![Grow the future of weed with Leafly’s definitive, annual hype seed guide to the latest takes on Cakes, Runtz, Zkittlez, OG Kush, and more. Above, Humboldt Seed Co Jelly Donutz. (Photo by Erik Nugshots, courtesy Humboldt Seed Co)]()
The world’s best cannabis seeds and clones to grow in 2023
David Downs - Published on January 25, 2023Read moreLet’s grow a pound.
![Leafly Buzz’s premium marijuana strain roundup includes Planet Red, Maitai, and Euroz. (David Downs, Sasha Beck/Leafly)]()
Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of ’23
David Downs - Published on January 20, 2023Read moreA baker’s dozen strains set to bang in 2023.
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Slam dunk 2023 with the Gary Payton strain—January’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on January 6, 2023Read moreThis cross of The Y and Snowman has become a national all-star.
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New cannabis laws for 2023 kick in across the US
David Downs - Published on January 5, 2023Read morePot taxes rise in California. Mushrooms decriminalized in Colorado.
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Snoop Dogg’s grower details Death Row Cannabis debut
David Downs - Published on January 4, 2023Read moreSFV OG, LA Runtz, and Trop Cherry will lead off.
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Leafly Buzz: 12 top cannabis strains of December
David Downs - Published on December 20, 2022Read moreIncluding Juicee J, Mega Z, and RS54.
