Day: June 27, 2016

Calaveras EnterpriseCommercial cannabis shakeout starts ThursdayCalaveras EnterpriseThe remaining legitimate farmers can begin the process of building a viable cannabis agriculture industry in Calaveras County. According to Calaveras Cannabis Alliance Executive Director Caslin Tomaszewski, 31, of Mountain Ranch, those who are in … Read More: Commercial cannabis shakeout starts Thursday – CalaverasContinue Reading

Stats may finally back claim marijuana is Oregon's top cropThe ColumbianMost agricultural statistics published by the ag department come from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, or NASS. Although it's now legal in several states, the feds still classify marijuana as an illegal drug. Dave Losh, Oregon state …and more »Continue Reading

Capital PressResearcher: Environmental analysis crucial as pot laws liberalizeCapital Press“It's produced on lower-quality agricultural lands or lands that are not agricultural at all.” New state laws require municipalities to develop land-use ordinances for cannabis production, force growers to obtain permits for water diversions and … Read More: Researcher: Environmental analysisContinue Reading

News 12 WestchesterMedical marijuana grow house opens in MontgomeryNews 12 WestchesterIt is one of five locations licensed to grow and package medical marijuana in New York for sale at distribution centers state wide. Consumer. Representatives for the company say it's another huge step toward helping people with serious illnesses. ReadContinue Reading

The CannabistCrop circles: Feds refuse to include pot in annual farm reportThe CannabistSales and tax figures collected by state agencies may finally solve one of Oregon's long-running farm crop questions: whether marijuana is indeed the state's most valuable crop, as cannabis advocates have always maintained. Tight controls and reporting …andContinue Reading

The CannabistFederal agency won't include pot in annual crop statisticsThe CannabistSales and tax figures collected by state agencies may finally solve one of Oregon's long-running farm crop questions: whether marijuana is indeed the state's most valuable crop, as cannabis advocates have always maintained. Tight controls and reporting …and more » ReadContinue Reading

Chicago TribuneIllinois medical marijuana director resigns after 1 yearChicago TribuneAn attorney appointed last year by Gov. Bruce Rauner to lead the Illinois medical marijuana program has resigned to pursue work in the private sector. Joseph Wright, 32, who was in the position for just over one year, told The AssociatedContinue Reading

NewcanaannewsonlineAPNewsBreak: Illinois medical marijuana director resignsNewcanaannewsonlineFILE – In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, Jack Campbell, left, who heads the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Medicinal Plants works with Ataraxia's chief compliance officer Ross Morreale, right, on the final inspection of the …Illinois medical cannabis program director resignsExtractIllinoisContinue Reading

The AdvocateAPNewsBreak: Illinois medical marijuana director resignsThe AdvocateFILE – In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, Jack Campbell, left, who heads the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Medicinal Plants works with Ataraxia's chief compliance officer Ross Morreale, right, on the final inspection of the …Illinois medical cannabis programContinue Reading

East Valley TribuneDispensary overcomes marijuana stigma, celebrates third anniversaryEast Valley TribuneNotching your third year is a big milestone for any small business, but it's especially gratifying to Gina Berman and Lilach Power because of the hurdles and stigma they had to overcome just to get their medical marijuana dispensary upContinue Reading