The cannabis industry is plowing full steam ahead despite political opposition, reaching nearly $9.5 billion in consumer spending worldwide last year, $8.5 billion of that generated in the US, according to a new report from Arcview Market Research and BDS …
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George Washington: First US President, Face of the $1 Bill — and Hemp Grower
To celebrate Hemp History Week, Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm site in Virginia welcomed the planting of an industrial cultivar of hemp, highlighting George Washington’s experience with the plant that’s been dominating headlines in recent months. Historically demonized due to its …
Read More »Mike Tyson Wants to Punch Above His Weight in His New Marijuana Ventures
After two decades of dishing out and taking constant beatings, former professional boxer Mike Tyson learned quite a lot about managing pain. So, with all of that firsthand experience, it only made sense for the former world heavyweight champ to …
Read More »San Francisco Brewer Hopes to Get CBD-infused Beers Back on the Market
Photography by Don Jergler Jim Furman is taking the high road in response to an action by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which recently halted the sales of a line of beer made with cannabidiol …
Read More »Keiko Beatie: Hemp History Week Highlights Plant’s Nutrition and Versatility
Hemp is making a comeback with a vengeance, and this year, we truly have much to celebrate during Hemp History Week, which is being held from June 4-10, 2018. After many years of farmers being unable to cultivate hemp …
Read More »Illinois Lawmakers Consider Allowing Medical Marijuana as Opioid Alternative
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have come up with an unusual solution to combat its opioid crisis: allowing doctors to prescribe medical cannabis instead of opiates as a way to curb a growing epidemic. Doctors could choose to temporarily …
Read More »Louisiana Expands Medical Conditions Eligible for Medical Marijuana
By Melinda Deslatte BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More Louisiana residents with chronic pain and suffering will be able to seek treatment for their ailments through the state’s medical marijuana program. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards agreed to the expansion …
Read More »NY Marijuana Laws Are Being Reformed, Many Still Face Criminal Penalties
By Verena Dobnik NEW YORK (AP) — They might be the unluckiest pot smokers in New York. Saying the government’s war on cannabis has hit minorities too hard, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said in May 2018 that his …
Read More »A Marijuana.com Exclusive Interview With Gavin Newsom
Money talks. And the cannabis industry is talking about California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom has been the recipient of thousands of dollars in donations from cannabis industry executives hoping to bolster his chances to be the next California governor. …
Read More »Feds Target CA Growers; Utah MMJ Makes Ballot; NY Speaker Advocates Expungement
California’s Illegal growers face scrutiny thanks to increased federal funding, Utah medical marijuana initiative makes the ballot, and one New York lawmaker calls for expungement. Last week’s marijuana headlines were ominous for California’s illicit cultivators and encouraging for residents of …
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