Day: September 19, 2016 (Page 2)

Apparent Marijuana Grow Found After Home-Invasion Robbery in Van Nuys: LAPDKTLA“It appears to be a home marijuana grow,” he said. The robbers took off with about 50 of the plants and remained at large as of late Monday morning, according to the detective. He did not have a description ofContinue Reading

WKBN.comPolice: Marijuana grow found in Warren home with 6 kidsWKBN.comWARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police said a marijuana grow operation was discovered in a Warren home where police had been called for a report of a fight involving a gun. Officers were sent to the 2000 block of Benton Street SEContinue Reading

New U.S. Agriculture policy could halt some Kentucky hemp growth …State-Journal.comPossibly half of Kentucky's nascent industrial hemp industry could be harmed by a policy suggestion offered by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack and …and more » Read More: New U.S. Agriculture policy could halt some Kentucky hemp growth … – State-Journal.comContinue Reading

New US Agriculture policy could halt some Kentucky hemp growthState-Journal.comStates with legislation in place can allow it be grown under research conditions, but cannabis is still outlawed as a controlled substance. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said Thursday that Kentucky is the biggest industrial hemp state …and more » Read More:Continue Reading

wtvr.comWeed on table in photo of Willie Nelson, Gov. McAuliffe saying hi at concertwtvr.comFarm Aid was startedin 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp. Dave Matthews joined the Farm Aid Board of Directors in 2001. Farm Aid has raised more than $50 million “to promote a strong andContinue Reading

Cal Coast NewsCalifornia initiative expected to generate billions in marijuana salesCal Coast Newslegalize-marijuana-california-environment With a proposed marijuana cultivation ban slated to return to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, some local officials are weighing the potential harm pot farms pose to public health and …and more » ReadContinue Reading

Dr. Bronner's Announces Resignation from the Organic Trade …PR Newswire (press release)VISTA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Dr. Bronner's, North America's leading natural brand of soap and organic body care products, has …and more » Read More: Dr. Bronner's Announces Resignation from the Organic Trade … – PR Newswire (press release)Continue Reading

Dr. Bronner's Announces Resignation from the Organic Trade Association and Escalates Commitment to Organic …PR Newswire (press release)Following the resignation, Dr. Bronner's has pledged to instead use its organizational resources to help power consumer, farmer and industry organizations that more authentically and courageously represent the vision of regenerative organic agricultureContinue Reading

Billings Gazette93 percent of medical marijuana patients lack provider under new lawBillings GazetteJJ Thomas owns The Marijuana Company, a Butte medical dispensary that shuttered this month because it couldn't sustain operations with only three patients. He said the equipment costs alone to get a home grow off the ground wouldContinue Reading

Review: Dirt Ninja FarmsDope MagazineAlthough many counties are undecided on whether or not to allow outdoor grows, the Ninjas are hopeful for a continued cross-pollination between cannabis and agriculture. Dirt Ninja already borrows many of its practices from sustainable agriculture such … Read More: Review: Dirt Ninja Farms – DopeContinue Reading