Month: July 2016 (Page 18)

Surna Inc. Wins $1.0 Million Contract for Build-out of Rolling FarmsPR Newswire (press release)Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA), a technology company that engineers state-of-the art equipment for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) with special expertise in cannabis cultivation, signed a contract valued at $1.0 million with the general contractor …and more » ReadContinue Reading

SaintPetersBlog (blog)Sunburn for 7.25.16 – From the Democratic National Convention to Comic-ConSaintPetersBlog (blog)I'm co-hosting an event right on the heels of the DWS event with the Drug Policy Alliance, Congressman Earl Blumenaur, and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp. After that it's likely off to actual convention forContinue Reading

The InquisitrMedical Marijuana In Florida Ready For Business On TuesdayThe InquisitrThere is also something else that appears to be fishy about the rollout of medical marijuana this week in Florida. Although several people have applied to cultivate the marijuana, only one company in particular has been given license to sellContinue Reading

vtdigger.orgZuckerman says economic growth, health care, climate top issuesvtdigger.orgHe said he sees real potential to build up economic development through agricultural and forestry products in Vermont, between “Vermont's brand” and the proximity to large population bases in nearby states. Expanding access to broadband is a key …and more » Read More:Continue Reading

Petaluma Argus CourierPenngrove farmer taps budding industryPetaluma Argus CourierCounty agriculture officials pointed to a bouquet of factors contributing to the boost in the flower business, including a more sunny economy. “I think during a recession, cut flowers are one of those … He said nurseries may see a shift ifContinue Reading

Pueblo ChieftainHas legal recreational marijuana changed the feel of Pueblo?Pueblo ChieftainOthers look beyond marijuana as a recreational drug and say the industry, particularly hemp production, is going to open new doors for food production. “There are parts of the world that can't feed themselves and sustainable agriculture needs to happenContinue Reading

KCRA SacramentoMan living at south Sacramento marijuana grow assaultedKCRA SacramentoMan living at south Sacramento marijuana grow assaulted. Police: 3 juveniles wanted in assault investigation. Published 5:33 PM PDT Jul 23, 2016. Tweet · NEXT STORY. 5 people injured in 2-vehicle crash in Folsom. Text Size: ASmall Text; AMedium Text … ReadContinue Reading

Deputies bust Manton-area marijuana grow, remove more than 2200 pot plantsRedding Record SearchlightThe Shasta County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Investigation Team wiped out a large Mexican cartel grow early Friday, a sheriff's lieutenant said Saturday. The team at about 6 a.m. Friday went to the grow near the north fork ofContinue Reading

No signs of trauma on body found at former illegal marijuana grow house in NederlandThe Denver PostA man found dead outside of a former illegal marijuana grow house on Alpine Drive in Nederland this week had no signs of trauma, but the investigation into his death remains ongoing. “Any timeContinue Reading

Pacific Daily NewsPublic backs latest medical pot measuresPacific Daily NewsThe bill also makes the program a more patient-physician centric one, in which a physician determines if patients could benefit from medical marijuana use, instead of Public Health deciding. Bill 344 specifically allows qualified patients to grow up to …and more »Continue Reading