New evidence shows more support for marijuana’s positive characteristics After all the demonstrated medicinal benefits of marijuana use, a new study reveals that specific groups of the population get the most benefit from the current legislation to make marijuana legal for medical purposes. Among these groups, according to the study, non-white people and people with
The government agency is moving quickly on its pledge to introduce clarity to the hemp space Now that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received approval from the White House on its new interim hemp rules, it’s ready to take the next step. That includes publishing the rules for the public to see, as
Cannabis software company Akerna has now been added to the fund Akerna Corp., a company dedicated to software technology, as well as the developers of one of the first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions; is will be joining the world’s largest collection of cannabis exchange-traded funds (ETF). Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF and
A new cannabis dispensary will be right outside of the stadium At the Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, Rob Gronkowski has announced a new sponsorship that puts cannabis right at the door to the venue and which adds a logo for a cannabidiol (CBD) company’s hemp leaf will be placed on a
The state leader is more than just a political figure; he knows his cannabis care Jared Polis, the governor of Colorado, does more than just lead a state of 5.6 million people; he also has an understanding of how to grow marijuana plants. Not just grow them, either – grow them so they’re attractive and
The eating disorder can be countered with cannabis The stereotypical assertion that consuming marijuana causes “the munchies” might actually be a health benefit, not a detriment. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects a small percentage of the population, but which is still a serious health risk. While cannabis may not be able to
Not all of the cannabis compounds consumed are utilized by the body It may come as a surprise to many to learn that, just because a cannabis product contains 3mg tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), not all of that is consumed by the body. Whether it be THC, cannabidiol (CBD) or any of the many cannabinoids found in
The new rules should help provide clearer guidance to the hemp industry As several government agencies are being prodded to improve their oversight of the cannabis industry, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already stepped up. It submitted interim rules to the White House recently that will provide guidance on how to regulate hemp
Mexico legalizing marijuana could be a global game-changer for the industry There’s a chance that Mexico will soon legalize marijuana, beating the US to the punch and following Canada and Uruguay as countries that have embraced the future. There are already a number of other countries around the world considering similar moves, and, if Mexico’s
Weeding out the illegal operators is costing the company serious money Weedmaps, the well-known online cannabis directory, faced constant pressure to stop including in their lists illicit marijuana businesses. Now, two months after the Irvine, CA-based company promised they won’t be doing that anymore, they have made the decision to suddenly cut 25% of their