Month: July 2016 (Page 57)

Donald Trump to hold Cincinnati rally: What to watch for Wednesdaycleveland.comState auditor to testify before Congress: Ohio Auditor Dave Yost is slated to testify at 10 a.m. before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture in Washington, D.C., about his office's recent audit of Ohio's food stamp program. Ohio State toContinue Reading

RollingStone.comThe Pot Law That Could Be 'Deal-Breaker for the Drug War'RollingStone.comHowever, if it fails due to overregulation, opponents to legalization will use it as an example of why cannabis for adult use should remain illegal," says Derek Peterson, CEO of Terra Tech, a cannabis agriculture company. "All eyes will beContinue Reading

Kansas City StarKC father and son charged with food stamp fraud, selling synthetic marijuanaKansas City StarThe indictment says Nawaz and Choudhry conspired to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture by accepting EBT cards in exchange for synthetic marijuana. The cards are used by people who qualify for food stamp benefits.Continue Reading

Kansas City StarKC father and son charged with food stamp fraud and selling synthetic marijuanaKansas City StarThe indictment alleges that Nawaz and Choudhry conspired to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture by accepting EBT cards in exchange for synthetic marijuana. The cards are used by people who qualify for foodContinue Reading

Bismarck TribuneElgin farmer considers hemp growing an experimentBismarck TribuneThe state Agriculture Department is sponsoring the hemp pilot program, procuring seed from Canadian growers, transported it to the Capitol and redistributed it to seven growers who seeded slightly over 70 acres all together. Rachel Seifert-Spilde … Read More: Elgin farmer considersContinue Reading

KPUG 1170Traces of pesticide found in marijuana-growing fertilizersKPUG 1170The state Department of Agriculture finds traces of undisclosed pesticides in many marijuana-growing fertilizers and other products. Inspectors began testing a batch of products recently and so far have found 15 of the 27 test results have residues of …and more » Read More:Continue Reading

KGMITraces of pesticide found in marijuana-growing fertilizersKGMIThe state Department of Agriculture finds traces of undisclosed pesticides in many marijuana-growing fertilizers and other products. Inspectors began testing a batch of products recently and so far have found 15 of the 27 test results have residues of … Read More: Traces of pesticideContinue Reading

VICE'Hemp Inc.' Is the Mobile Game That Wants to Speed Up Marijuana LegalisationVICEImagine a video game that allows users to grow and sell weed, interact with celebrity smokers of the stuff, and ultimately build a citywide marijuana empire. Except, don't imagine it. Because it exists, right now. It's just aContinue Reading

Irish ExaminerHealth Minister Simon Harris intervenes to help epilepsy-sufferer AvaIrish ExaminerWhile there is no cure for Dravet syndrome, Ms Twomey says her daughter's seizures could be alleviated with medication called Epidiolex, which contains cannabidiol — derived from cannabis. While the medication is … Ms Twomey later outlined her case …andContinue Reading

Sustainable BrandsCould Hemp Disrupt the Energy Industry?Sustainable BrandsHe's also the Director of Business Operations at Compassion West Virginia, a non-profit working toward “comprehensive medical cannabis reform” in West Virginia (marijuana and hemp are two varieties of cannabis). According to Janus, “Agri Carb seeks to … Read More: Could Hemp DisruptContinue Reading