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It seems that New Jerseyans will have to wait a bit longer to purchase recreational cannabis, as the state regulator for the nascent industry rejected the applications from eight medical cannabis operators - dubbed Alternative Treatment Centers and all owned by MSOs - to launch adult-use sales. (Benzinga) Curaleaf Holdings'  founder and chairman Bo

Protecting consumers from unhealthy products is key for cannabis growth worldwide Several years after Washington's legislature first discussed these requirements, the state has finally approved compulsory pesticide testing for all cannabis products produced and sold in the state. Cannabis manufacturers have a duty to meet the demands of cannabis us

A recent study found that medical marijuana fails to improve symptoms of pain, anxiety and depression and effectively doubles the risk of developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorder (CUD). The study, published by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital on March 18, also noted that up to one in five users of cannabis may develop

Real-World Cannabis Meets the Metaverse Community in California Debut of Three Strains, With Exclusive Club Member Benefits and Discounts Crypto Cannabis Club (CCC), the original NFT collection and metaverse community for crypto and cannabis enthusiasts, today debuted its first-ever cannabis line, available across California on delivery platform Ca

  In states that allow cannabis cultivation, companies have turned to advanced technology to increase efficiencies in crop management, production and delivery. Exploring the cannabis landscape reveals how drones and robotics are taking cannabis business profits higher. Cannabis has two different names: hemp and marijuana. The primary distinction is

I’ve suddenly found myself writing a lot about agtech of late. Maybe it’s because spring officially sprung over the weekend – or perhaps it’s that pesky impending environmental collapse that’s frequently top of mind. Whatever the case, I’ve mostly been lamenting a general lack of traction among robotics in the category, so I’m always happy to see a

“Many countries would deschedule cannabis and reevaluate how cannabis is classified if the U.N. did so,” said Rep. Nancy Mace. Representatives Nancy Mace (R) and Barbara Lee (D) filed a resolution on Friday expressing “the sense of Congress” that the United States representative to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs should use “the voi

We got in touch with the legendary rapper B-Real to talk about his new line of flower premiering at select dispensaries. Hip-hop legend B-Real is dropping his first-ever line of flower on March 28 at Dr. Greenthumb’s and Cookies dispensaries. We chatted with the Cypress Hill rapper about how his career led to a love of cannabis, the story behind hi

A new report from data and market intelligence company Headset dives into the past few years of growth in 4/20-related cannabis sales, and predicts that cannabis sales leading up to the holiday in 2022 will double in the US, and increase by 50% in Canada. Original link

Now is not the time for partisan arguments or preserving the status quo of powerful and influential industries. The last two years have been a wakeup call for humanity: Decades of dire warnings from experts in nearly every scientific discipline have converged on us seemingly all at once. We are mired in a global pandemic that has exposed weaknesses

  2 Marijuana Stocks To Watch For A Possible Recovery This Week Starting off the last week of March marijuana stocks are still showing up and down action. More specifically some cannabis stocks are showing a bit of a decrease in momentum. Yet it’s only the start of the new week and anything can change. One of the pros and cons of looking for mariju

If you’re someone who considers themselves a regular smoker, you’ve most likely stumbled upon Delta 8. The Delta 8 cannabinoid is the new alternative to marijuana, especially for people who rarely smoke or have never done so before. This is because Delta 8 THC provides a more mild, mellow high without unwanted side effects like anxiety, paranoia, o

Local and national support for legal cannabis shows us that the best course of action is to work toward decriminalization and, eventually, full legalization. The freedom to make one’s own choices is central to our nation’s values and the great state of Florida. With cannabis legalization growing in popularity across the country, it’s now time to le

“It slipped by me,” said senator about bill legalizing Delta-8 THC An unlikely Senate duo — a conservative South Georgia farmer running for higher office and a liberal Atlanta preacher — have teamed up to help cannabis farmers with a bill allowing more hemp products in a state where marijuana remains illegal. Few people initially noticed their bill

Cannabis CEOs highlight Griner’s plight The cannabis industry went to Washington last week with the argument that Russia’s detention of American professional basketball player Brittney Griner is yet another reason to reform federal cannabis law. Griner has been kept in Russia since Feb. 17, when a drug-sniffing dog at a Moscow airport helped detect

A new brand has entered the chat, and its focus is on the Latino consumer and their intrinsic part of modern cannabis culture. “Latinos are driving so much of today’s economic growth, especially in one of the country’s fastest growing industries – cannabis,” says Jesús Burrola, CEO of Posibl and the co-founder of Humo. “We’re excited to bring our c

  Sweet Dreams Vineyard has officially launched two alcohol-free adult drinks made with THC just in time for 4/20, the unofficial holiday every April 20 celebrating marijuana. Cannabernet and Marijuarita are manufactured in Arizona and sold at Valley dispensaries, use cutting edge nano-emulsification technology and all-natural juices to create an e

Recreational pot sales are coming to New Jersey soon. New Jersey began accepting applications on Tuesday from individuals hoping to get in on the ground floor of the state’s coming recreational cannabis industry. By day’s end, state regulators had attracted plenty of interest. NJ.com reported that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission said