Month: August 2016 (Page 26)

KOMO NewsSuspected marijuana grow operation found after Bellevue house fireKOMO NewsFirefighters found a suspected marijuana grow operation after a house fire in Bellevue Sunday morning. The fire broke out just before 9:00 a.m. at a home on 179th Avenue Northeast. At one point, firefighters had to cut a hole inContinue Reading

USA TODAYCalifornia's illegal marijuana farms force cops to wield 'green' stickUSA TODAYWILLOW CREEK, Calif. — Sgt. Kerry Ireland leans out the open door of the circling helicopter, his hand pointing down at the emerald-green plants growing in neat rows beneath a canopy of trees. “There you go, there's one,” heContinue Reading

CTV Vancouver IslandFire causes 'significant' damage to marijuana grow op near NanaimoCTV Vancouver IslandFire officials are trying to determine what started a fire at a commercial marijuana grow op just outside Nanaimo over the weekend. The North Cedar Fire Department responded to the blaze at 2111 Holden Corso Road inContinue Reading

Daily MailLive marijuana plants go on display at the Oregon State Fair in a …Daily MailThe Oregon Cannabis Business Council, which organized the exhibit, says it's the first time live cannabis will be shown at a state fair anywhere in the U.S..Cannabis Plants at Oregon State Fair Are a FirstContinue Reading

Times-Georgian"I am going to protect this farm 'til the Lord comes"Times-GeorgianWhile farming cattle or food might be what west Georgia is known for, Angela Pendley – the the only woman in the 3rd District congressional race – is paying close attention to the way the state handles medical marijuana. SheContinue Reading

Ryan Stoa: From wine to weed: Keeping the marijuana farm small …YubaNetAugust 20, 2016 – In November, voters in as many as 12 states will see a marijuana legalization initiative on their ballots. Marijuana is already legal for …and more » Read More: Ryan Stoa: From wine to weed: Keeping the marijuanaContinue Reading

Ryan Stoa: From wine to weed: Keeping the marijuana farm small and localYubaNetIn a recent article, I argue that the agricultural sector of the marijuana industry also presents a number of challenges. One paramount question looms over the rest: Will marijuana agriculture become consolidated, with “Big Marijuana” companies …and more »Continue Reading

KVALGreen ribbon? Pot plants at Oregon State Fair a 1st in the USKVALThe exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana. The Oregon Cannabis Business Council, which organized the exhibit …Oregon Buzz: Pot PlantsContinue Reading

The CannabistJudge tosses lawsuit against Arizona legal pot initiativeThe CannabistUnder the measure, adults age 21 and older could carry up to one ounce of marijuana and consume it privately. Adults could also cultivate up to six marijuana plants in an enclosed space and possess the marijuana produced by the plants.Continue Reading

Frederick News Post (subscription)These Five States Are Next To Vote On Cannabis LegalizationGreen Rush DailyWith four states having legalized recreational cannabis, you might be wondering which states will be the next to vote on cannabis legalization. This year has seen a record number of states with marijuana initiatives on theContinue Reading