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As hemp growers prepare to harvest their crop, many questions still remain about the future of hemp, with growers, processors and manufacturers left waiting on two federal agencies and the state to decide how to regulate the industry. “We have these, like, three government agencies that regulate parts of the plant and none of them talk to each othe

Nebraska voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure seeking to legalize and regulate medical marijuana access in the state. In an e-mail sent out to supporters today from the campaign, proponents Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced that they have met the state’s signature requirements and that the ballot measure’s languag

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Many creative people claim cannabis plays a key role in their creative process, but whether it boosts creativity probably depends on the personality of the creative person. “Where the drugs are concerned, and alcohol, they do seem to open a window for you. They do seem to broaden the vistas—at first,” comedian George Carlin once said.  Steve Jobs c

Anyone that has cultivated cannabis will tell you that it is one of the most rewarding activities they have ever done. Whether it’s for personal use or for commercial purposes, cultivating cannabis can be a very fun endeavor. The cannabis plant is one of the most visually beautiful plants on earth. However, it is also one of the stinkiest plants on

Cannabis lovers have been lining up outside of Illinois’ dispensaries this week as, for the first time in its history, the High Times Cannabis Cup is including the general public in the judging process.  Those interested can purchase testing kits in dispensaries across the state of Illinois and vote on their favorite strains from the comfort of the

The legal delivery of marijuana is becoming increasingly more popular. Here are some  basics you should know. One of the great joys of modern life is delivery. The fact that you can order whatever you want from the comfort of your home is extremely convenient, and a perk that has become even more valuable during the pandemic. Marijuana delivery, al

The self-care industry has experienced a wildly explosive boom the past few years, and the cannabis market has been paying attention. You can walk into any dispensary and find as many skincare products as stoney edibles.  But self-care isn't just for the body, it can contribute to overall well-being. Simply caring for yourself and setting up a rout

On July 27, 2020, the Mexico Ministry of Health (Secretaría de Salud) published Draft Regulations on Health Control for the Production, Research, and Medical Use of Cannabis and its Pharmacological Derivatives (the Draft Regulations) on the National Commission for Regulatory Improvements (Comisión Nacional de Mejora Regulatoria) (CONAMER) website.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and his deputy Yoav Kisch published on Wednesday regulations that will allow for lower prices for medicinal cannabis. The regulations are also expected to simplify the process required to go through for receiving a prescription. Three weeks ago, the Knesset's Labor, Welfare and Health Committee raised various issues r

The American workforce failed drug tests at the highest rate in nearly two decades last year, according to new data released this week. That finding comes via Quest Diagnostics, one of the largest providers of drug tests, which said that 2019 was a 16 year high in workforce drug positivity. “Positivity rates in the combined U.S. workforce increased

New analysis from Global Market Insights, Inc., shows the US cannabis testing market will be worth $1.2bn by 2026. The Global Market Insights report shows that growing demand for medical cannabis for the treatment of various ailments has led to the growth of the US cannabis testing market. This rise in demand has further resulted in the implementat

While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promotes hemp-based protective masks, businesses that sell CBD are being denied PPEs. What gives? A federal program that provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to small businesses is being denied to businesses that sell CBD products. Denver currently holds 4,500 PPE kits that include important prot

From health implications to value, there are a lot of reasons why vaping is better than smoking. Here are just some of them. Vaping has become a leading topic of conversation among smokers in recent years. While there are still many unknowns about vaping, initial studies show that it’s better than smoking in a variety of ways. If you’ve been consid

Late last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) released their Interim Final Ruling on hemp extract that, if passed in October, will have devastating consequences for the CBD industry. In typical government fashion, the DEA misinterpreted what was stated in the Farm Bill and ran with it, creating a new roadblock for the cannabis industry tha

The Hemp Benchmark recently released its July 2020 report reviewing wholesale prices for the hemp industry. The group found that price assessments in recent months have shown stabilizing rates for numerous wholesale products that are part of the hemp-CBD supply chain. “For example, from April through this month the aggregate price for CBD Biomass a

CBD is a popular skincare additive, with many brands creating expensive products that highlight the compound. Here’s what dermatologist think about that. CBD’s good reputation and pervasiveness is a good sign because it represents the progress that cannabis has gone through in recent years, but it also raises some red flags, particularly for skepti

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called for the legalization of recreational marijuana on Tuesday, telling state lawmakers that taxes levied on cannabis sales could be used to fund COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. As the Democratic governor announced his legislative agenda, Wolf asked the Republican-led legislature to focus on pandemic recovery, governm