Day: October 27, 2016 (Page 3)

The EconomistLight-up nationThe EconomistIn August the agriculture minister announced that local cannabis growers will soon be allowed to export medical marijuana. Israel has a number of advantages. It has booming agricultural and medical technology sectors, a strong record in creating start … Read More: Light-up nation – The EconomistContinue Reading

Green Rush DailyWhere did cannabis originally come from?Green Rush DailyThe first evidence of cannabis use was in modern day Taiwan. Pottery in an ancient village site contained cords of hemp. The village dates back nearly 12,000 years so cannabis is one of the first cases of human agriculture. Some scientistsContinue Reading

EGP NewsPot's Hidden PriceEGP NewsAnd while California is taking efforts to encourage local governments to create land-use policies for cannabis agriculture, they argue that more research on marijuana farming needs to be done.“Land-use science on cannabis agriculture lags behind … Read More: Pot's Hidden Price – EGP NewsContinue Reading

kttnTwo charged for marijuana growing operation at federal wildlife refugekttnTwo men were charged in federal court , in separate but related cases, for their involvement in a marijuana-growing operation at a federal wildlife refuge in Howard County, Mo. Carlos Vazguez, 26, and Rigaberto Canacho Reyes, 23, addresses unknown, …Two charged inContinue Reading

TheStreet.comPot is on the Ballot in Election 2016, but Investors Should Proceed with CautionTheStreet.comThe approval of some or all of the initiatives would have a major effect on the growing marijuana industry, including cannabis-focused agriculture company Terra Tech (TRTC) , lawn-care product maker Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) , and British …andContinue Reading

Huffington PostCould California's Recreational Pot Vote Worsen The Drought?Huffington Post64 would do something no legalization initiative before it ever has: allow mega grows to cultivate an unlimited number of plants. Considering that cannabis requires a massive amount of water to produce, and California is experiencing its worst drought … ReadContinue Reading

Investing News Network (press release) (registration) (blog)Shoppers Drug Mart Applies to Distribute MarijuanaInvesting News Network (press release) (registration) (blog)Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's largest pharmacy chain, has submitted an application to Health Canada to distribute marijuana for medical use. In a statement, Shoppers Drug Mart Spokesperson Tammy Smitham said that theContinue Reading

Modesto Bee23 arrested in large marijuana grow in remote Calaveras CountyModesto BeeAll 23 were arrested in connection to the illegal marijuana grows, mostly for charges of cultivating marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale and conspiracy to cultivate transport and sell marijuana. Other agencies that assisted in the service of …andContinue Reading

KGO-TVIllegal pot grow in Calaveras County nets 7,700 pounds of …KGO-TVCalaveras County sheriff's deputies have arrested 23 people in connection with an illegal pot grow that netted more than three tons of marijuana.23 arrested in marijuana grow in Calaveras County's West Point …Modesto BeeIllegal Marijuana Farms Busted In Calaveras CountyMyMotherLode.comallContinue Reading

KGO-TVIllegal pot grow in Calaveras County nets 7700 pounds of marijuana, 23 arrestsKGO-TVCalaveras County sheriff's deputies have arrested 23 people in connection with an illegal pot grows that netted more than three tons of marijuana. Deputies seized 7,700 pounds of marijuana other substances on Oct. 25 during a warrant searchContinue Reading