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Hemp industry in California fights emergency regulations Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Jonathan Miller: "We were shocked by the new emergency regulations." The hemp industry in California is under rising pressure after Governor Gavin Newsom issued emergency regulations that effectively hinder further development of the industry, according to
New York City announces launch of loan fund applications Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Today, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Andrew Kimball, and Cannabis NYC Founding Director Dasheeda Dawson announced that applications ar
Canapa Expands Portfolio with Comac Beverage Processing and Filling Solutions Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Canapa by Paxiom is excited to announce the addition of Comac Beverage processing and filling solutions to its robust portfolio of cannabis packaging machinery. This strategic expansion allows Canapa to offer a comprehensive range of so
Gov. Newsom's Total Ban On Hemp THC Could Crush California's Billion-Dollar Industry, Say Stakeholders (UPDATED) Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 Newsom: 'We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC.' Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions f
Ross Gerber Sees 'Tsunami Of Money' Pouring Into Cannabis Companies Upon Federal Legalization, Says Cannabis Is One Of 'Biggest' Opportunities Beyond AI Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 Ross Gerber says cannabis is one of the biggest opportunities for investors that exists today outside of AI. Ross Gerber, co-founder, president and CEO of Gerber
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
