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An industry growing in diversityGreenhouse ManagementThis year's presentations included topics on the emerging cannabis market as well as hydroponic and aquaponic vegetable production, which also included a visit to the University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC). At the CEAC … Read More: An industry growing in diversity – GreenhouseContinue Reading

ExtractIllinois medical cannabis patient numbers near 8000ExtractAfter just over a year at the helm of the pilot program, Wright will be replaced by Jack Campbell, the medical cannabis program chief in the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Campbell also has a background in law enforcement, according to the AP …S 02,Continue Reading

The SouthernIllinois medical marijuana sales reach $2.57 million in JuneThe SouthernCHICAGO — The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released the figures Thursday. May sales had been nearly …IllinoisContinue Reading

WGN-TVIllinois medical marijuana sales reach $2.57 million in JuneWGN-TVCHICAGO — The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released the figures Thursday. May sales had been nearly …and more » ReadContinue Reading

BloombergYou Can Lose Out Just Being Associated With PotBloombergInsurers may view any association with marijuana as an indication of a “risky lifestyle,” not unlike skydiving or race car driving, said Loretta Worters, a spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute, which is funded by insurance companies to …and more » Read More:Continue Reading