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Federal Funding Granted to Establish Standards for Hemp Construction Industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 A project that aims to create standards to fortify the hemp building and construction industry has been selected for federal funding. Earlier this month, EPA announced grants of nearly $160 million for projects that track and reduce climate pollution in construction materials. The Hemp Building Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Politics Agri-Pulse

Innovative aeroponic Cannabis plant launched Image Cannabis NewsJuly 29, 2024 Medican X in Tirat Carmel raised around NIS 70 million to establish an innovative aeroponic facility for medical cannabis production. Medican X, a medical cannabis company, has launched Israel's first innovative aeroponic production facility. The technology enables natural cannabis growth without a Cannabis Technology News The Jerusalem Post

Nearly 43,000 people commented on the DEA reclassifying Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 29, 2024 Analysis shows 59% of commenters want the proposed rule change to go further and for marijuana to be decriminalized. The two-month public comment period for the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rules to reschedule cannabis closed this week and the agency will now review the submissions Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics The Guardian

How High Do You Want To Fly? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 The market for cannabis edibles is evolving into two main camps—high vs. low dose—but who should and likely does opt for which camp may surprise you. Some of the divergence is being shaped by the industry itself. Either you’re being marketed low 3 mg-dose seltzers as someone who may want to take the Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs Paste Magazine

Why Sustainability Eludes The Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2024 And what entrepreneurs can do about it. Cannabis has a sustainability problem. This news may come as a surprise to you. Cannabis and hemp have been sold by advocates (like me) as a ‘green’ crop producing ‘green’ products. While that fundamental statement is true, public policy mistakes and market Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Forbes

California under pressure to test Cannabis for pesticides Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2024 Under pressure from weed consumers, California regulators hustle to start testing for pesticides. Under intense pressure from millions of weed users, California officials are scrambling to test cannabis products for pesticides following a Times investigation last month revealing that regulators have Cannabis Technology News Los Angeles Times

LeafLink Acquires Dama Financial to Offer Industry Access to Banking Solutions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2024 LeafLink Acquires Dama Financial’s Banking Division, Paving the Way for Integrated Cannabis Banking Solutions. LeafLink, the nation’s leading cannabis wholesale platform, announced the acquisition of the assets of Dama Financial’s banking division, one of the industry’s largest cannabis banking Cannabis Technology News Business of Cannabis

St. Louis County Board places five-month moratorium on new Cannabis businesses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2024 Saint Louis County Board Imposes Five-Month Moratorium on New Cannabis Businesses. The St. Louis County board decided Tuesday that they need more time to figure out how to regulate the cannabis industry. Following a public hearing, they voted 6-1 to put a five-month moratorium on new cannabis Cannabis Technology News Cannabis Jobs WDIO

Ohio issues 1st licenses for growing, processing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 Ohio Advances Recreational Marijuana Market with Initial Cultivation and Processing Licenses. A state agency has given the green light to the first group of Ohio businesses to grow and process marijuana for the state’s recreational market, bringing recreational marijuana sales one step closer. The Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News WDTN

Marijuana industry finds it’s easier to grow Cannabis than capital Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Securing traditional banking services is a major hurdle for US cannabis businesses. As the drug remains illegal under federal law, most financial institutions choose to avoid the industry altogether rather than take on the legal and reputational risks associated with it. “You’ve got a very Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs WYSO

Delta 9 tries to fend off creditors by selling off retail cannabis stores, seeking creditor protection Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2024 Well-known player in Manitoba's cannabis industry not immune to challenges hindering industry. The future of a major player in Manitoba's cannabis industry is in jeopardy. Delta 9, a locally run business that became a well-known producer and retailer of recreational cannabis, has obtained an initial Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs CBC News

Cannabis Giants DaVinci and Eyce Realign Under Original Brand Founders to Launch Synergy Innovation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2024 Restoring Legacy Brands to Original Ownership, Synergy Innovation Aims to Elevate Cannabis Accessories Market. Developers of Indestructible and Cult-Classic Cannabis Accessories Space Return to Usher in a New Era of Quality and Customer Service Synergy Innovation is proud to announce its launch as a Cannabis Technology News Business Wire

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority terminates 10 percent of staff, cites restructuring need Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2024 The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says it’s reduced 10 percent of its staff to maximize taxpayer dollars. A spokesperson shared an email Tuesday sent to employees notifying them of the change. In the email, OMMA Director Adria Berry outlines a need for the restructuring with deep Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News Cannabis Business Executive

Wiz Khalifa arrested for Cannabis possession in Romania Image Cannabis NewsJuly 15, 2024 Wiz Khalifa Arrested at Romanian Festival Amid Anti-Drug Campaign. US rapper Wiz Khalifa was escorted off stage by police after he seemingly consumed cannabis while performing at the "Beach Please" festival in eastern Romania. US rapper Wiz Khalifa was charged on Sunday with illegal drug possession Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics DW.com

Lucid Green raises $1.4M to fuel expansion plans Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2024 The cash injection will help the company further refine its InventoryAI within the LucidID ecosystem. Cannabis tech company Lucid Green pulled off another successful fundraising round, gaining access to $1.4 million in new capital with which to enhance its suite of products and services for plant Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Green Market Report

Minnesota's THC Beverage Boom: A Case Study in Cannabis Innovation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2024 Weed drinks are everywhere in Minnesota, other states are now embracing them. The state’s market for THC drinks has exploded into a nearly $200 million industry over the last two years. Call it the Minnesota Weed Miracle. State lawmakers — some with no clue what they were doing — voted with little Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Politico

Unleashing the Potential of Cannabis for Tomorrow's Medicine Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings: Strategic Advances and Future Growth Plans. Since the start of the year, Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (OTC Pink: CBIH) has embarked on a transformative journey involving merger opportunities, patent registrations, and company valuation. As we Cannabis Technology News The Whig

Cannabis Medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that mean, for the first time, medications containing delta-9 THC from the cannabis plant could be eligible for Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News The Guardian

Controversy surrounds bill that would regulate Hemp industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 New Bill on Governor Murphy’s Desk Could Transform New Jersey’s Hemp Market. Big changes could be coming to New Jersey’s hemp market under a bill sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk that would require the state’s cannabis agency to regulate intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 and CBD. The bill Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News New Jersey Monitor

New law allows breweries to sell Hemp THC-infused drinks on tap Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 At Headflyer Brewing in northeast Minneapolis, there's something new on tap: hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks. That's because a new law kicked in July 1 allowing taprooms to serve them this way. Before the change, customers could only buy cans. But if breweries display necessary information Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News CBS News