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Frederick News Post (subscription)Sponsor says medical cannabis bill for ag areas won't go forwardFrederick News Post (subscription)Keegan-Ayer said her bill sought to define medical cannabis as a crop in Frederick County's agricultural zone. The bill would have allowed cultivation in greenhouses as a special exception at properties with a minimumContinue Reading

Fresno BeeMarijuana issues draw large crowd to Hanford City Council meeting …Fresno BeeThe Hanford City Council decided Tuesday it doesn't want recreational marijuana cultivation and dispensaries in town if a statewide ballot measure legalizing …and more » Read More: Marijuana issues draw large crowd to Hanford City Council meeting … – FresnoContinue Reading

Fresno BeeHanford council says no to recreational marijuana, but cautiously eyes industrial pot farmFresno BeeBut the issue on the minds of most people was medical marijuana cultivation. Last month, the city received an offer from a Bay Area cannabis company promising the city $14 million per year if it passesContinue Reading

Good4UtahElderly Man Arrested in Connection with Marijuana Grow – StoryGood4UtahEMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) A Huntington man was arrested in connection with a large marijuana grow operation, Emery County Sheriff's Office says.73-year-old man charged in connection to marijuana grow operation …fox13now.comPolice seize marijuana plants worth $100,000 at former Emery …GephardtContinue Reading

Good4UtahElderly Man Arrested in Connection with Marijuana GrowGood4UtahEMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) A Huntington man was arrested in connection with a large marijuana grow operation, Emery County Sheriff's Office says. Heinz Lehwalder, 73, faces several drug charges including possession with the intent to distribute, …73-year-old man charged in connection to marijuanaContinue Reading

San Diego ReaderCounty supervisors vote against adult pot useSan Diego Reader#In the November election, Proposition 64 — the Adult Use of Marijuana Act — would legalize use of marijuana and hemp in the state, as well as sales and cultivation. #Numerous San Diegans spoke at the … I know hundredsContinue Reading

Why Hemp and Marijuana Farmers Had a Messy Breakup—And …Willamette WeekIn 2016, it would appear that hemp and weed farmers have reached at least an unstable compromise. (Caitlin Degnon). Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. Read More: Why Hemp and Marijuana Farmers Had a Messy Breakup—And … – WillametteContinue Reading

Willamette WeekAre Growing Regions the Next Defining Factor for the Oregon …Willamette WeekThere's reason to suspect the next step for Oregon cannabis is to highlight the farms, as we've seen with cheese, wine, hops and berries. (Jake Southard).and more » Read More: Are Growing Regions the Next Defining Factor for theContinue Reading

Are Growing Regions the Next Defining Factor for the Oregon Cannabis Industry?Willamette WeekAgriculture is the foundation of this new industry, but it hasn't been highlighted in marketing, partly because many cannabis growers are still secretive about their operations. But there's reason to suspect the next step for Oregon cannabis isContinue Reading

Why Hemp and Marijuana Farmers Had a Messy Breakup—And What Happens NowWillamette Week"We regulate it as we would any other agricultural crop," Eng says. "Instances of coexistence occur in every part of agriculture. We do talk to both sides. We have had some marijuana farmers call. We recommend they talkContinue Reading