Day: November 23, 2016 (Page 2)

State agencies warn marijuana growers of pesticide useWashington TimesBEND, Ore. (AP) – State agencies are reminding marijuana producers to limit their use of pesticides in the wake of two recent public health alerts. The Bend Bulletin reports (http://bit.ly/2gBv5L0 ) that a letter from three state agencies wars that …and more »Continue Reading

CA pot, Sacramento City Council approves marijuana ordinance …Sacramento BeeSacramento is closer to becoming a regional hub for commercial marijuana production, but significant hurdles remain before the city flowers with industrial pot …and more » Read More: CA pot, Sacramento City Council approves marijuana ordinance … – Sacramento BeeContinue Reading

Sacramento City Council approves hotly debated marijuana cultivation ordinanceSacramento BeeSacramento is closer to becoming a regional hub for commercial marijuana production, but significant hurdles remain before the city flowers with industrial pot gardens. Council members voted 5-3 Tuesday to allow licensed cultivation within city limits.and more » Read More: Sacramento CityContinue Reading

ABC Action NewsMarijuana grow operation stealing power under investigationABC Action NewsPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A marijuana grow operation was uncovered and found to be stealing power on Monday, launching an investigation. Members of V&N Squad 2 were called to assist Withlacoochee River Electric Company (WREC) in reference to a … ReadContinue Reading

Heliospectra Named Marijuana Industry Technology LeaderBusiness Wire (press release)Heliospectra LED grow lights enable businesses in the medicinal cannabis sector as well as global agriculture and horticulture industries to increase sales and fast-track ROI by reducing electric consumption and HVAC load while providing consistent …and more » Read More: Heliospectra Named MarijuanaContinue Reading

Denverite (blog)Next on Denver's cannabis to-do list: Home growsDenverite (blog)People growing marijuana at home is leading to more of the drug leaving Colorado illegally, and in some rare, but awful cases, costing people their lives, police and city officials say. Now that Denver has developed a plan to deal withContinue Reading

WestwordMarijuana vs. Hemp: What's the Difference? | WestwordWestwordMarijuana may be the main attraction for many in the cannabis world, but Colorado also leads the way in hemp cultivation. In fact, there are…and more » Read More: Marijuana vs. Hemp: What's the Difference? | Westword – WestwordContinue Reading

WestwordMarijuana vs. Hemp: What's the Difference?WestwordIn fact, as of this week, there are approximately 400 active industrial hemp businesses registered with the state's Department of Agriculture. Still, misconceptions around the differences (or lack thereof) between hemp and marijuana run rampant, so let … Read More: Marijuana vs. Hemp: What's theContinue Reading

Legal Cannabis Market Expected to Grow – PR NewswirePR Newswire (press release)http://www.Financialbuzz.com – California is one of the four states where legalization of cannabis for recreational use is now approved. In California about 12 …and more » Read More: Legal Cannabis Market Expected to Grow – PR Newswire – PR Newswire (pressContinue Reading

Legal Cannabis Market Expected to GrowPR Newswire (press release)Maple Leaf, along with its subsidiary, is engaged in exploring opportunities for its eco-agriculture nursery business, including medical marijuana in Canada and the United States, and its renewable energy business in China. Golden State Green World LLC …and more » Read More: LegalContinue Reading