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High-stakes hemp logistics put specialty fleets, willing drivers in demand
420 Intel
Business & Finance
When 1606 Original Hemp ships a load, it crosses the country, from the company’s growing facilities in California to its manufacturing plants in New York, and back again. That means crossing dozens of state lines and navigating just as many hemp transport regulations — an overwhelming prospect. And it's more than 1606 Original Hemp wanted to manage
NZ medicinal cannabis is facing a looming crisis
420 Intel
Politics
New Zealand is facing a collapse of legal medicinal cannabis supply after March 31, when a deadline to meet stiff new government rules is expected to keep the products of three of the country’s five main importers out of the market, reports NZ Herald’s Kate MacNamara in this Herald Premium article. Last April, the government unveiled a new regulato
How Is CBD Oil Made?
420 Intel
Technology
There are many ways to extract CBD from hemp and cannabis plants, which include oil infusion, distillation, liquid solvent extraction, and carbon dioxide extraction. One of the most sought cannabinoids found in hemp and cannabis plants is cannabidiol (CBD) because it’s believed to be a therapeutic compound. You’ve probably heard about CBD oil, and
Will Cannabis Affect How Smart You Are?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Cannabis legitimization has demonstrated several advantages for some reasons – pot’s remedial worth improves lives and decreases compulsion and the business development and potential is useful for the economy. However, there are as yet the individuals who demand that ongoing cannabis utilization, such as using phoenix tears Canada, simply makes ind
The Mexican Cannabis Market Is Shaping Up To Be A Major Global Player In 2021 And Beyond
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Mexico is one of the most exciting emerging cannabis markets in the world and we expect to see increased interest in the market from leading cannabis companies. A few months ago, we published an article on the Mexican cannabis market and received a lot of positive feedback from our readers. After noticing the amount of interest in the Mexican canna
California Overturns Regulation Allowing for Cannabis Billboards
420 Intel
Politics
California just overturned a state ruling that allowed for cannabis billboard advertising along state and interstate highways. While cannabis billboards are still allowed, they are prohibited on any highway that crosses state borders, a new restriction for the industry.  The new regulation, which comes from the California Bureau of Cannabis Control
(Another) Study – Medical Cannabis And Prescription Opioids
420 Intel
Medical News
A study observing the impact of medical cannabis on prescribed opioid usage in chronic pain patients has revealed interesting results. The US opioid epidemic claimed 47,600 lives in 2017 and it’s estimated 10.3 million people were misusing opioids in 2018 – a staggering 3.7% of the US population. It’s thought medical cannabis may be able to help ad
Could cannabis help patients suffering from Parkinson’s Disease?
420 Intel
Medical News
A pilot study being conducted at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine is investigating a controversial topic – how cannabis, medicinal or recreational, is used, accessed and how it may benefit individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Whilst recreational cannabis remains illegal in Australia, much of the research and thus the path to legalisat
Big Numbers (and a Few Surprises) in Arizona's 2020 Marijuana Report
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Cannabis News
The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued its end-of-year report for 2020, and to the surprise of virtually no one, medical marijuana sales increased year-over-year, for the eighth year in a row. Arizonans purchased 106 tons of cannabis products from dispensaries in 2020, according to the report, and all signs point to much higher number
Does Marijuana Work Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia?
420 Intel
Medical News
If you’re not currently receiving any treatment for insomnia, or if your current treatment isn’t enhancing the duration and quality of your sleep, you may want to give cannabis a try. Ask any CBD or THC supplier and one of the main referrals for their product is sleep disorders. Known to be a natural sleep aid, cannabis and CBD oil has been proven
Ohio farmers still learning how best to grow, process, sell hemp a year into legal cultivation
420 Intel
Politics
Farmers and researchers across Ohio are learning some of the most basic agricultural information about hemp after the state’s first year of legal cultivation. Unclear growing conditions coupled with unpredictable market forces mean even if farmers successfully grow a crop they sometimes don’t know much about, processing it into products that consum
Cannabis and the South: How Things Change
420 Intel
Politics
When it comes to the North vs the South in America, there is usually a pretty evident divide when it comes to social issues. From abortion to religion in schools to drugs, the South is generally slower to adopt new policies. In the case of cannabis and the south, a lot of change has happened in the last few years, signaling a massive shift in overa
How Cannabis Companies Can Utilize Biometric Identification
420 Intel
Technology
The modern cannabis space is marked by an ebb and flow of business opportunities within specific market locales; opportunities that arise out of market demand and operational requirements. This notion informs technological innovations in security, including the advent of biometric identification. As the industry continues to mature, business owners
Recreational cannabis sales begin weeks earlier than expected
420 Intel
Politics
In a move that gave local cannabis watchers—and many dispensary owners—a serious case of whiplash, the Arizona Department of Health Services gave the green-light to recreational pot sales late last month, catching a lot of people in the industry off guard. Harvest Enterprises, Inc., founded by CEO and Tempe native Steve White, had the first-ever Ar
Arizona: Recreational cannabis sales begin weeks earlier than expected
420 Intel
Cannabis News
In a move that gave local cannabis watchers—and many dispensary owners—a serious case of whiplash, the Arizona Department of Health Services gave the green-light to recreational pot sales late last month, catching a lot of people in the industry off guard. Harvest Enterprises, Inc., founded by CEO and Tempe native Steve White, had the first-ever Ar
Kansas Governor Proposes Legalizing Medical Marijuana To Fund Medicaid Expansion
420 Intel
Politics
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas announced a proposal on Monday that would legalize medical marijuana to raise the revenue required to expand the state’s Medicaid program. Under the proposal, nearly 200,000 state residents who do not currently have health insurance would gain eligibility for coverage.  “After nearly a year of challenges brough
Cannabis Has a Bioavailability Problem, But Here Are Some Innovative Solutions
420 Intel
Technology
Too often, we hear, "I have been taking CBD, but I don't feel any effects." But the problem doesn't lie with CBD. Scientific research tells us that cannabinoids (CBD, THC, CBG, CBN) provide therapeutic relief relating to stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and inflammation with the right dose and when taken correctly. Medical marijuana shows even great
Review of Studies Finds Cannabis May Not Be Linked To Cognitive Dysfunction In Seniors
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Medical News
Marijuana use among older adults may not have a major effect on cognitive function. That is the takeaway of a new review published late last year in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. Reviewing a combination of both human and animal trials, the researchers examined the studies “to critically examine the extent of literature on this topic and hig

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