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Why 2021 Could Be a Big Year for the Cannabis Industry
Business & Finance
As big of a year as 2020 may turn out to be for marijuana in America -- as multiple states including South Dakota, Montana, Arizona, and New Jersey, look to legalize recreational pot -- there could be even more exciting developments in 2021. New York could become the prize of the industry next year, and there's hope for progress on marijuana reform
What Happens When Cannabis Becomes A Commodity?
Business & Finance
I’m often asked to comment on whether or not cannabis will ever truly attain the status of a commodity. While the answer has generally been yes, we have a ways to go.  First of all, it’s necessary to understand what exactly a commodity is. For our purposes, and in the context of cannabis, we’re talking about a raw material or primary agricultural p
Ministry of Hemp Verified: What Does Our Seal Mean?
Business & Finance
Ministry of Hemp now offers a special “Ministry of Hemp Verified” seal to the brands we review. If you see this seal in use by a brand, come visit our website to see the products we’ve reviewed and learn more about them.  At the Ministry of Hemp, our goal is to build confidence and transparency in the hemp industry, especially when it comes to the
New Zealand: Concerns that cannabis referendum result will affect medicinal options
Medical News
The outcome of the cannabis referendum has raised concerns about the availability of medicinal options. Just over 53 percent of people voted no to legalisation, while 46 percent voted yes. Medicinal cannabis company Cannasouth's chief executive Mark Lucas told Francesca Rudkin a yes vote would have helped more people gain better and cheaper access
NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy
Medical News
The NHS has repeatedly refused to fund medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, families have said. Three prescriptions are thought to have been written for "whole plant cannabis" oil since it was legalised two years ago, campaign group End Our Pain say. But at least 20 families are paying for costly private prescriptions after being tur
Potential stock winners and losers from Tuesday's U.S. election
Business & Finance
Tuesday’s presidential election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden could have dramatic effects on various stocks and sectors, and investors have spent months trying to identify potential winners and losers. A group of stocks seen benefiting from Biden’s Democratic policies has outperformed those seen benefiting from
The pandemic may be keeping cross-border traffic to a minimum, but weed seizures in 2020 are maxing out
Politics
There seems to be no stopping drug seizures, the majority being cannabis, at border crossings in New York state, with the amount of confiscated weed increasing more than 1,100 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) figures from its annual report show that 3,456 pounds (1,568 kg) of cannabis was seized at the Buf
Breast Implants And Marijuana: What Women Should Know
Medical News
While marijuana is typically advised against before surgery, many doctors and surgeons are speaking out about its effects for after-care.  Breast implants are still a booming business. As one of the most popular surgeries in the U.S., over 300,000 women go under the knife annually. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Americans sp
These Marijuana Stocks Could Be 2021 Winners
Business & Finance
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4 Overdoses, Including 1 Fatality, Linked to Possibly Tainted Marijuana in Northern Virginia
Cannabis News
Health officials suspect possible opioid overdoses in cases linked to hospitalizations of marijuana users in Prince William County. Local news reports are warning the public about potentially tainted marijuana in the Northern Virginia region. Four overdose victims, including one who passed away, were hospitalized in the Prince William County Health
Will A Shift In Holiday-Shopping Preferences Mean More Revenue For Some CBD Brands This Year?
Business & Finance
This holiday shopping season will be longer and less traditional than ever. This year, it’s being ushered in earlier and with far less fanfare. Many retail trackers will begin their official holiday tracking October 13. Best Buy’s new “Black Friday” and the start of Amazon’s Prime Day, rescheduled from its July launch due to COVID-19. Holiday shopp
Police warn parents of edibles resembling Halloween candies
Cannabis News
In line with the most recent Halloween tradition, state police are warning parents in the United States to look out for edibles in their kids’ candy ahead of this weekend’s spooky celebration.    According to Indiana State Police, authorities seized edibles in packaging virtually identical to the popular Starbrust and Skittles candies just last wee
CBD Shampoo Reduces Severity And Symptoms Of Scalp Inflammation
Cannabis News
For some people, applying shampoo to one’s hair while taking a shower or a bath may seem like a straightforward thing. Sure, there are different brands of shampoo products to choose from, with some making bolder claims about the effectiveness of their product(s) than others. But for the most part, applying shampoo to one’s hair is not something tha
Will Europe THC Limit Increase to 0.3%?
Politics
Big day for European hemp farmers and the CBD industry as the allowance of THC in industrial hemp was voted on by Parliament. While still low compared to countries like Switzerland, this Europe THC limit increase would certainly loosen things up. A lot goes on in the world of legal cannabis. Sign-up to our newsletter to always be in-the-loop. Hemp
USA DEA Being Sued For Alleged Legal Hemp Crop Destruction
Politics
The USA’s Drug Enforcement Administration and others are being sued over what was claimed to be unlawful destruction of a hemp crop in California. Agro Dynamics LLC says that in August 2019 it acquired the necessary authorisation for the legal cultivation of hemp on their premises in San Diego County. The company then planted approximately 3,000 he
California cannabis market isn’t slowed by COVID and should reach $6 billion by 2025
Business & Finance
The cannabis market in California has continued to thrive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and legal sales are on track to surpass $6 billion in 2025, accounting for a sixth of all legal cannabis sales in the United States, a leading analyst said Wednesday. The state market — the largest legal market in the world — has benefited from a bump in demand du

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