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As demand for CBD explodes, US farmers are seeing dollar signs - Cannabis News
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You may have noticed that CBD -- the non-intoxicating cannabis-derived chemical compound -- can now be found in drugstores, cafés, pet stores, bars, spas, and all over the internet.
Hemp just got the green light in New Jersey - Cannabis News
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Hemp, a versatile plant genetically related to marijuana but with none of its psychoactive effects, can be grown freely in the Garden State under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
Colorado’s first full-sized hemp house takes shape - Cannabis News
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Only 50 full-size hemp homes exist in America, none of which are located in Colorado.
How ‘National CBD Day’ Became a Thing - Cannabis News
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Note it on your calendar: Thursday, August 8, marks the second annual observance of National CBD Day. Wait, is National CBD Day really a thing? If it’s a thing, how did it become a thing?
Is Vertical Growing the Future of Cannabis? - Cannabis News
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Indoor cannabis grows are expensive operations. Given the real estate costs, massive energy bills, and significant staffing requirements, it’s crucial to find a way to increase profits.
Can CBD Help With PMS? - Cannabis News
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Because every woman is unique, the effectiveness of CBD truly depends on the kind of symptoms she’s dealing with each month.
Look Out Cannabis, Here Comes Big Tobacco - Cannabis News
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The corporate onslaught is 'inevitable,' but is it all bad?
Medical Marijuana Ice Cream a New Way to Beat the Heat in Oklahoma - Cannabis News
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Hand-made medical marijuana ice cream is taking dispensaries across the state by storm, and the product originated right here in Lawton.
Federal Officials Give Hemp Legalization Update At Senate Hearing - Cannabis News
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The Senate Agriculture Committee heard from federal agencies about efforts to implement the legalization of hemp at a hearing on Thursday.
Is Legal Marijuana Creating More Junk Food Junkies? - Cannabis News
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A recent study published in the journal Social Science Research Network finds that junk food sales have increased by around 2 percent in states where marijuana is legal.
As Hemp Gets Planted, Connecticut Farmers Cautiously Optimistic - Cannabis News
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It took Connecticut a few years to set up its own pilot program. Governor Ned Lamont signed off on the idea in May. Since then, state Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt said the pilot program signed up 66 licensed growers.
The MORE Act Calls for Sweeping Changes in Federal Cannabis Law - Cannabis News
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Two high-profile Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled what they describe as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana law bills ever introduced in the US Congress.”
Iowa making plans for hemp farming by 2020 - Cannabis News
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Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig recently shared his thoughts on developing Iowa’s industrial hemp production plan.
Hype, Hops, and a Lot of Hope: Inside the Billion-Dollar Weed Drink Gamble - Cannabis News
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With the exception of CBD, few cannabis products have received as much corporate hype as weed-infused drinks.
Ohio lawmakers vote to decriminalize CBD oil, hemp products - Cannabis News
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The Ohio House on Wednesday voted 88-3 in favor of legislation that would move Ohio closer to decriminalizing hemp and hemp products, including CBD oil.
Israeli Candy Maker Carmit Wants to Hemp Up its Chocolates - Cannabis News
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Hemp oil, which only has trace amounts of THC, is being increasingly lauded for a variety of health benefits and Carmit is looking to tap international interest.
FDA Says It Is Speeding Up The CBD Regulation Process - Cannabis News
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that it was “expediting” its efforts to develop rules for CBD and plans to issue a report on the department’s progress by early fall.
Univ. of Florida agricultural researchers cultivate industrial hemp - Cannabis News
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With the help of state lawmakers, industrial hemp is now a growing crop across the state of Florida. A new law makes it legal for state industrial programs to administer and oversee the cultivation of hemp.

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