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MCN explores the evolution of cannabis production as extraction and distillation technologies advance. Original link

Marijuana legalization is heating up again as the US elections get closer. The COVID-19 pandemic paused legalization campaign efforts in some states. However, many states have resumed their signature-gathering efforts amid easing lockdowns. Montana resumed its signature-gathering efforts in mid-May and followed all of the necessary measures amid th

New data from the journal of Advances in Therapy shows that more people now than in the past are using cannabis to treat and cope with chronic pain—and that those who are using it as treatment report favorable results.  The study, which came from Harvard Medical School, looked at cannabis use trends in pain patients starting in 2011 and ending in 2

Many government officials are comparatively skittish about supporting cannabis and its synthetic counterparts because of its Class 1 drug status, even for the treatment of COVID-19. That being the case, there was recently some surprising news from an association that may have made some people in the U.S. federal government sit up and take notice. T

Since the passage of the Farm Bill in 2018, hemp-derived CBD has opened doors to countless opportunities for businesses, farmers, and consumers alike. But as states across the country continue to capitalize on the tremendous economic growth that the emerging crop offers, California remains at a competitive disadvantage during a time when economic r

As of this Wednesday, Argentina will now allow home cultivation of cannabis and the sale of cannabis oils and topicals in pharmacies, which has not been included under the legal cannabis laws so far. Cannabis patients will also now have access to their medicine free of charge.  This new regulation was drafted by the Argentinian Health Minister and

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has developed and established seven standards for adaptation, which will provide guidelines and safeguards to protect consumers as well as assist companies with positioning their cannabis operations for the export market. The BSJ, an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, devel

With several sold-out events under its belt, the ACT Summit is now going virtual by offering free webinars for cannabis cultivators around the globe. “The exclusive live ACT Summit that our group has now hosted for 3 years in Las Vegas has been very popular, so it’s now time to bring this knowledge to the rest of the world. This pandemic has forced

Exposure to THC led to decreased social interactions for up to 24 hours in mice, new research found. Studies have shown that marijuana can help patients feel less lonely and depressed, but that doesn’t equate to cannabis making you a social butterfly. In fact, a new study found the opposite — habitual marijuana use could cause users to become less

In the U.S. economy, top tier financial analysts including JP Morgan and lesser-known but equally reputable industry analysts, such as Gartner and Forrester, play a powerful role in the creation, definition, and analysis of various markets. Original link

Phil Murphy emphasized the social justice benefits, as well as the financial ones, to legalizing adult-use marijuana in New Jersey. Add New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to the growing list of state lawmakers positioning marijuana legalization as a quick fix to struggling economies. Murphy also emphasized the social justice benefit legalizing would induc

Recent testing carried out by the FDA on cannabis products shows there’s still a lot to be desired in product quality control. The FDA has been undertaking a more extensive CBD product sampling effort this year to help it fill gaps in knowledge and to respond to a direction from Congress to determine prevalence of mislabeled or adulterated products

Virginia’s cannabis decriminalization policy went into effect on July 1 making it the 27th state to decriminalize simple marijuana possession. The new law reflects recent shifts in public opinion, with 83% of Virginian voters supporting the decriminalization of cannabis, and 61% supporting the legalization of cannabis for adult personal use. Under

When it comes to cultivating cannabis, many people are under the false impression that it is an easy thing to do. “Cannabis grows like a weed!” you will hear many people exclaim. However, that is not actually the case. Certainly, if you want to simply cultivate a cannabis plant from start to finish with no regard to how the plant turns out, and jus

It’s fun to see what other people search online, especially if it’s something you’re interested in. So, let’s see what’s on people’s minds related to weed. I’m fascinated by Quora. While you can find true experts in their field, superbly explaining some complicated issues, you can also find people asking the strangest questions there. Some of my fa

The legalization of marijuana in Illinois brought in $52 million during the first six months of 2020, the governor's office said Tuesday.  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the $52 million makes up the industry’s tax revenue for the first half of the year, and he promised to reinvest that money in local communities.  “Illinois has done more to put jus

Cannabis sales in Colorado set a new monthly record in May, reaching their highest level since broad legalization in 2014. Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of cannabis products that month, according to data from the state Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division compiled by The Denver Post. That figure is up about 29% from Ap

It’s always been a point of contention in Hawaii that edibles aren’t part of the state’s medical offerings, despite the fact that the state has an established medical market. But, as of last Friday, the state legislature has officially passed a bill that allows edibles to be sold at licensed, medical dispensaries within the state. As long as Govern