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Crafting A 'Mixed Martial Arts' Plant: Texas Scientists Develop Drought-Resistant Hemp Strain Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop s
Tax Changes Could Unlock 'Hundreds Of Millions In Cash Flow' For Cannabis Sector, Experts Predict Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 Aaron Grey said at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference that the removal of 280E will be transformative for cannabis operators. “The fall of 280E will be the single most impactful moment for cannabis operators in de
It's Your Constitutional Right: How You Can Break The Senate's Block On Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 This election could see further expansion in states like Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota. As the 2024 elections approach, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released its annual voter guide to inform citizens about
Elon Musk's X Is 'Safe Space' To Say Weed: 'The Only Social Platform Where You Can Talk About Cannabis Openly' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 The head of cannabis at X shares the vision of the platform and the opportunity for cannabis companies at a Benzinga event. Alexa Alianiello, who serves as the head of cannabis at X, welcomes the idea her
California's New Hemp Rules Could Reshape Cannabis: 'A Different Set Of Rules In Every State' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 California's new restrictions on the sale of hemp products have sparked debate within the cannabis community. As California moves forward with emergency regulations on hemp, concerns are growing about the potential conseq
California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the canna
Budtenders Letting You Down? Meet The Weed Bot That Actually Knows What You Want Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 AI uses customers' purchase histories and other data points to recommend strains based on individual preferences. Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any idea what you we
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Company, Hemp Roundtable Petition Court To Stop Gov Newsom's Controversial Hemp-THC Ban Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 Gov Newsom’s ban on all hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC could devastate CAl's hemp farmers, businesses & consumers. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company a
Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in
Texas Hemp Industry Fights Delta-8 THC Ban As Supreme Court Decision Looms Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 The Texas Supreme Court's decision on delta-8 THC could reshape the entire hemp industry in the state. In the face of conflicting state policies and an impending update to the U.S. Farm Bill, the Texas hemp industry finds itself at a legal
Cannabis In Europe: From Marijuana Busts To New Industry Partnerships, Here's What's New In Poland, Greece And UK Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 Hemp&Health agreed to acquire a 5% stake in the Portuguese company Hibisco Discreto, which owns the Voyager Genetics brand. New Polish And Portuguese Hemp Partnership Hemp&Health, a Polish medical cann
Canada: Bubble Bud calls on government to address flaws in cannabis beverage testing Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Bubble Bud is calling for Health Canada to take immediate action to address critical flaws in cannabis beverage testing standards. The company warns that current inadequacies in THC potency testing and labeling are putting consume
Drivers Cannot Be Penalized For Cannabis Use If They're Not Impaired, Arizona Court Rules Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized if the driver is not impaired. A three-judge panel in Arizona ruled recently that driving after consuming marijuana cann
Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State To Count All Disputed Medical Marijuana Ballot Signatures After Threat Of Lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Arkansas Supreme Court steps in, ordering the state to continue counting 18,000 disputed signatures for a medical marijuana ballot measure. The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the Secretary of State
Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis acc
NY Cannabis Market Soars To $654M But Equity Licensees Are Left Behind, Report Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Despite increasing revenue, over 200 retail license holders, especially social equity programs, remain in limbo. A report filed with the New York State Legislature on Oct. 1 by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Canna
Post-Harvest Optimization Technology Consistently Produces Premium-Quality Cannabis, Studies Show Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Cannatrol’s technology improves terpene retention by 16%, preserving cannabis flavor and potency. Cannatrol, a company specializing in post-harvest cannabis processing, partnered with the Cannabis Research Coalition (
Ohio Cannabis Market Soars To $76M In Less Than 2 Months But Michigan Remains The Leader Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 When Ohio recreational cannabis shops officially opened their doors on Aug. 6, sales zoomed to over $22.5 million in the first 12 days. Ohio's recreational marijuana industry is gaining momentum, with sales reaching $76.3 mill
