Month: February 2017 (Page 9)

Yahoo FinanceThe Trump administration's vow to crack down on the marijuana has 'unnerved' investors and caused stocks to tumbleYahoo Finance71% of voters say the government should not enforce federal marijuana laws against states that have legalized recreational and medical use, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll. Derek Peterson, the CEOContinue Reading

Business InsiderThe Trump administration's vow to crack down on marijuana has 'unnerved' investors and caused stocks to tumbleBusiness Insider71% of voters say the government should not enforce federal marijuana laws against states that have legalized recreational and medical use, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll. Derek Peterson, the CEO ofContinue Reading

Cantech LetterMarijuana users hit an all-time high in CanadaCantech LetterLast August, the Liberal government introduced changes to the access regulations for cannabis use for medical purposes, essentially giving patients authorized by a health practitioner the option of growing their own marijuana for personal use or …and more » Read More: MarijuanaContinue Reading

ValueWalkThe Green Scene: VC Adjusts To Support Budding Cannabis IndustryValueWalkEven then, clothing, chocolates, ointments, and pharmaceuticals seem to have greater cachet for investment than pure cannabis agriculture or retail. Sophisticated consumer products appear to retain some punch in a landscape mostly dominated by lab …and more » Read More: The Green Scene:Continue Reading

Bill Would Allow Illinois Farmers to Grow Industrial HempChicago Tonight | WTTWA bill filed earlier this month in the state Legislature would allow Illinois farmers to apply for permits to grow industrial hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant used to make textiles, paper and a variety of commercial andContinue Reading

Sacramento BeeNew growers group will promote 'sun-grown' marijuana in CaliforniaSacramento Bee“We have an incredibly rich history of cultivating cannabis outdoors that has an international reputation,” said Nevedal, adding that the organization would conduct scientific and market research. “These farmers are on the verge of extinction” given … Read More: NewContinue Reading

Alaska Dispatch NewsGrowing cannabis outdoors in Alaska is challenging, but not impossibleAlaska Dispatch NewsAs the industry comes out of the shadows, information such as days to harvest will start to accompany cannabis seeds on the packet just like it does on our tomatoes. In the meantime, you can look upContinue Reading

AM Roundup: Medical marijuana program set to growAlbany Times Union (blog)The state Department of Health said it expects to issue five additional medical marijuana licenses before July, and has asked five companies that previously sought the licenses to submit updated application materials by March 1. If five more companies …Continue Reading

Kansas State CollegianOPINION: Legalizing marijuana would benefit Kansas, agriculture …Kansas State CollegianMarijuana, weed, pot, grass, the devil's lettuce. Whatever you want to call it, it has become much more acceptable in today's society, with one in eight U.S. adults …and more » Read More: OPINION: Legalizing marijuana would benefit Kansas, agriculture …Continue Reading

OPINION: Legalizing marijuana would benefit Kansas, agricultureKansas State CollegianMarijuana, weed, pot, grass, the devil's lettuce. Whatever you want to call it, it has become much more acceptable in today's society, with one in eight U.S. adults saying they smoke. Yet, you can still get arrested for it even though it'sContinue Reading