Medicinal Genomics
APRIL 15, 2021
British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture recently released a fact sheet describing the symptoms and spread of the most common diseases affecting cannabis plants. The list includes Fusarium , Pythium, Powdery Mildew , Botrytis , and Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd). Many of the pathogens cause stunted growth as well as reduced yield and potency. Others, such as pythium can cause plant death.
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 15, 2021
In 1970, President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act, which updated and consolidated previously scattered narcotics legislation to form the federal guidelines on controlled substances used to this day. Cannabis was listed as a Schedule I substance, a category for “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”; this is a stricter classification than even raw opium, which is Schedule II.
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Otherside Farms
APRIL 13, 2021
There are two options for marijuana growers to take when growing new plants. The first is to use seed and the second is to apply marijuana cloning. Seeds vs Clones. First-time growers might ask, what’s better, growing from seeds or clones? They both have pros and cons. At the end of the day, whichever option you choose, you want to look for good genetics, and if a beginner, an easier strain to grow.
NORML
APRIL 15, 2021
The legislation provides an affirmative defense for motorists who test positive for the presence of either THC or its metabolite, but who are not responsible for a traffic accident and who show no evidence of intoxication. The post Indiana: Governor Signs Legislation Amending State’s Zero-Tolerance Per Se Driving Law appeared first on NORML.
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The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Leafly
APRIL 14, 2021
Delta-8 is all the rage these days because it can sneak around federal law. But does delta-8 even get you high? We put it to the test. The post I tried delta-8 THC: Here’s what it feels like appeared first on Leafly.
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Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 16, 2021
THC-O-acetate is a form (ester) of THC that is 300 percent stronger than regular THC. (1) Acetic acid – the compound in tabletop vinegar – can combine with THC to form this acetate ester. Does a similar chemical reaction occur if we used a cannabinoid acid and terpene alcohol, instead of acetic acid and active […]. The post Can terpenes, alcohols, and THC acid turn into cannabinoid esters?
NORML
APRIL 12, 2021
“New Mexico joins an ever-growing list of states that have realized the failures of marijuana prohibition and the harms it brings to their communities and citizens.". The post New Mexico: Governor Signs Marijuana Legalization, Automatic Expungement Measures into Law appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 14, 2021
Four hours is a rough estimate. But it depends: Did you smoke it, vape it, eat it, or dab it? The post How long will a weed high last? appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
APRIL 12, 2021
Rosin is a cannabis concentrate made by applying heat and pressure to dried cannabis flower, trim, or hash. The heat and pressure extracts a sap-like substance loaded with cannabinoids and terpenes straight out of the hash or the flower’s trichomes. It doesn’t require the use of any solvents and is low-tech and simple enough for a first-timer to make at home.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 14, 2021
Just days after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a recreational-use cannabis bill into law and less than 90 days before the law goes into effect, some in the existing medical cannabis industry want state officials to immediately increase the amount of cannabis they can grow. A group of five New Mexico medical cannabis producers sent a letter with their concerns about the rollout of recreational-use cannabis to the heads of the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department and the stat
NORML
APRIL 16, 2021
Presently, V.A. doctors are forbidden from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a recommendation, thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. The post Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Reintroduced appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 12, 2021
Chicago's all about these trending strains, pre-rolls, and artisanal edibles. The post Insider’s guide to Chicago’s hottest cannabis products appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
APRIL 11, 2021
This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. It appears here with permission. Around 77% of CBD topical products do not contain the correct amount of CBD advertised on the product’s label, according to a new investigation from Leafreport. Working with the Las Vegas-based third-party testing lab Canalysis Laboratories – not to be confused with California’s Cannalysis testing company – the new Leafreport investigation studied 40 different CBD topical products, including CBD sports balm
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 16, 2021
The owner of a Quebec headshop is suing the provincial government over its ban on selling cannabis-themed products; the ban… Read More.
NORML
APRIL 13, 2021
“Steve’s vision helped to transform the mainstream narrative surrounding cannabis,” said NORML’s Paul Armentano. “That transformation played a major role in the policy successes we enjoy today, and it will continue to pay dividends going forward. His efforts and his prescience will be sorely missed.”. The post NORML Remembers Steve Fox appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 16, 2021
All you have to do to take your 420 up a notch is know yourself. Check out these must-have 420 accessories based on your personality. The post Must-have 420 accessories based on your stoner persona appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
APRIL 14, 2021
Sometimes, where you’re meant to be is 180 degrees from where you started out. That seems to be the case with cannabis for Dr. Michele Ross. “I started off really against drugs,” Ross told The Cannigma, describing her childhood dream of becoming a doctor to help tackle societal problems of addiction. “I actually wanted to help people get off of drugs.”.
CannaMD
APRIL 14, 2021
Our current definitions of hemp and marijuana distinguish these separate varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant based on THC content. According to the United States government, any cannabis plant that contains under 0.3% THC qualifies as hemp (which is CBD-dominant and cultivated by industrial hemp farmers nationwide for various purposes – especially, in recent years, to support the booming CBD industry).
NORML
APRIL 15, 2021
“Today, voters of every age and in virtually every region of the country agree that marijuana should be legal. We have a mandate from the American people and we intend to make sure that elected officials abide by it.”. The post Nationwide Poll: More Americans Than Ever Before Say That Marijuana Should Be Legal appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 16, 2021
Nine joints entered, only one can be champion. The judges’ results are in. The post The California pre-roll battle royale 2021 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 11, 2021
Michigan Advance reports. A federal judge on Wednesday halted the city of Detroit from processing recreational marijuana business applications. U.S.… Read More.
Leafwell
APRIL 13, 2021
Did you know that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in every single state which has a medical program? The US is a patchwork of cannabis legislation but on this subject, individual states stand united. People experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can benefit from medical cannabis. It’s as simple as that.
NORML
APRIL 14, 2021
"Whether or not one supports marijuana legalization, Americans should be outraged at these overtly undemocratic tactics, and the Court should reject them.”. The post Mississippi: Supreme Court Hear Oral Arguments in Challenge to Medical Marijuana Vote appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 12, 2021
Possession and homegrow become legal on June 29, 2021. The post New Mexico becomes America’s newest legal cannabis state appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 11, 2021
The Guam Post reports… The Office of the Attorney General has not yet received the draft rules and regulations to… Read More.
Veriheal
APRIL 16, 2021
Virginia’s governor expedites the date for recreational legalization. New Yorkers are now free to enjoy the pleasures of cannabis, and the University of Connecticut launches cannabis cultivation courses for non-degree-seeking students. Learn more here! Virginia has moved up the date for adult-use cannabis legalization . And cannabis in New York has become unleashed .
NORML
APRIL 16, 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/16/21 appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
APRIL 15, 2021
GSC, Sunset Sherbert, Gelato, and Runtz sit on the throne of modern cannabis. The post Just desserts: The Cookies and Cakes family genealogy appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 13, 2021
The Denver Post Reports……One of the leaders of Colorado’s first-in-the-nation recreational marijuana legalization movement, Steve Fox, has died at the… Read More.
Leafwell
APRIL 11, 2021
Human beings have always relied on plant-based medicines to help them heal from injuries, manage and treat illnesses, and generally improve their lives. For as long as there have been people, there has always been plant-based medicine. What some people might not know, however, is that cannabis is one of those plants! While medical cannabis might be a relatively new and ever-growing concept both in.
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