WeedLife News Network

In this day and time, it is almost impossible to turn on the TV and not find a show or news conference or even live footage of an ongoing protest over “Black Lives Matter” or “Economic Equality”. The same situation exists with social media platforms, radio broadcast, etc., all sharing the common theme of social equity. While we all seek a solution,

To say 2020 could be a defining year for vertically integrated cannabis companies is an understatement. It will be. And those driving execution in this complex, regulated industry with an enterprise-level solution will prove to be the leaders.  This year, the cannabis industry has been thrust into yet another transitional period. Legalization legis

As the cannabis industry grows globally, no country is according to FTI Consulting better positioned than Colombia to become the “grower” of choice for international cannabis trade. Experts Michael Cullen and Miguel Salcedo explain why.  While predictions for the global cannabis trade in 2020 vary widely, industry leaders largely concur that legali

Gus Burns~MLive.com LANSING, MI -- Six months into its existence, Michigan's recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week, exceeding medical marijuana in weekly sales for the first time ever. Some industry players like Steve Linder, president of the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, which describes its members as the Gen...

No other plant has garnered quite so much attention as the humble weed plant. Throughout history it has been celebrated — even deified — for its curative and euphoric properties. But, especially in recent decades, it has also been vilified, wrongly categorized and cast into the center of raging controversy. From “Reefer Madness” in the 1930s, to pl

Colorado lawmakers passed a bill on Monday that would allow the governor to issue pardons for low-level marijuana convictions without input from the judges and prosecutors involved in the original court cases. The measure, House Bill 1424, now heads to the office of Democratic Gov. Jared Polis for his signature. HB 1424 began its journey through th

Considering its current reach and future growth potential, CBD is one of the most exciting markets in the world. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the active ingredients of the cannabis plant. Of the two components, THC creates the euphoric effects that marijuana is famous for and for which it has been classified as a narcotic in the past w

There are many reasons why edibles are great. As with other methods of consuming cannabis, edibles come with many advantages. Here are some you should keep in mind when comparing this to other methods of consumption. 1 – Edibles are discreet Sharing a joint or a bong among friends is a great experience. It’s nice to be together and share that momen

For cannabis marketers, generating mass awareness is far more difficult than it is for marketers in traditional consumer goods. Cannabis marketers must navigate scores of disparate regulations that limit where, how, and who they can target with their message. This creates a serious challenge for brands that aim to move the needle on awareness or ad

Tip jars started to take shape around a decade ago when medical marijuana was first beginning to build momentum across the country.   Now that marijuana legalization has taken hold in more parts of the United States, people are showing up to cannabis dispensaries in droves to see what it’s like to purchase legal weed. Sure, there is a novelty facto

Deadly police actions, punctuated by the ongoing protests after the murder of George Floyd, represent just one arm of an octopus-like creature that feeds off systemic racism. Another element that has been brought up a lot in recent weeks is the failed War on Drugs policy. Despite the supposed end to the U.S. drug policy, it continues to claim victi

The newly formed Culinary Cannabis Association promotes safe, legal enjoyment of infused foods. As well, the CCA offers a certification program to teach foodies and weed enthusiasts everything they need to know about using cannabis as an ingredient. The next certification course takes place in Vancouver on Aug. 19–20. To get you started, CCA co-fou

Every day, people across the United States demonstrate how legal cannabis could save the nation’s economy from the virus-caused downtown. They do so by buying record amounts of weed. Original link

Every day, people across the United States demonstrate how legal cannabis could save the nation’s economy from the virus-caused downtown. They do so by buying record amounts of weed. Almost all legal cannabis states made medical and adult-use dispensaries essential businesses that could stay open as lockdowns began. The lone exception, Massachusett

Cannabis has been pinned as a treatment option for many different disorders lately, many of them seeming completely unrelated. Everything from physical pain to mental disorders and even cancer are said to respond to cannabinoid treatments, but how exactly is that possible? When you first start hearing about all the different conditions that medicin

Last week was Hemp Week across the USA, but in the state of Colorado a special local event was officially proclaimed by the state’s government. As we recently mentioned, a national Hemp Week was held last week – an initiative of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) that is now in its 11th year. Colorado’s state government took things a step furthe

Long-known as a cannabis mecca, Nepal would establish a formal program to develop medical cannabis and the hemp sector under a bill that has been proposed in the country’s parliament. The Cannabis Cultivation Act, put forth by MP Sher Bahadur Tamang and signed by 40 legislators, would require no license for growers of hemp destined for foods, inclu

Six months after the decriminalization of cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago, some early results are in.  Among other things, the nation has seen a significant drop in cannabis-related arrests. A somewhat confusing rollout and COVID-related delays have, however, pushed back the establishment of a fully regulated medical cannabis industry and fueled an