CALIFORNIA: B-Real, DNA Genetics and PRØHBTD Media, have joined forces to produce a new digital first reality series titled, "Pimp My Grow," aimed at cannabis … Read the full article...
Business
B-Real, DNA Genetics and PRØHBTD Media Announce Digital-First Reality Series, ‘Pimp My Grow’
UPDATE: Franwell Bows Out As Vendor for WA Marijuana Traceability System
UPDATE: Franwell and METRC Withdrawal Proposal; MJ Freeway Is Washington’s New Marijuana Traceability Software … Read the full article...
The Tragically Hip Partner With Newstrike On Medical Marijuana
CANADA: Newstrike Resources Ltd. has confirmed that one of Canada's most iconic group of musical artists, The Tragically Hip, are the investors and partners identified … Read the full article...
Legal
Franwell and METRC Withdrawal Proposal; MJ Freeway Is Washington’s New Marijuana Traceability Software
WSLCB NOTICE OF RULE MAKING – Pre-proposal – #17-11
Vermont: Governor Rejects Marijuana Depenalization Measure
NORML Responds To Steve Cook Addressing Marijuana Policy At The Department Of Justice
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Upgrades Marijuana Report
Hemp
WSDA Adopts Rules For Industrial Hemp Pilot Program
WASHINGTON: The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has adopted rules establishing the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot (IHRP) in Washington state. The adopted rules were signed by Director Derek Sandison and will take effect on May 14. A state law approved last year directed WSDA to … Read the full article...
Historic Industrial Hemp Planting & Hemp Farming Educational Event in Moses Lake on 5/24/17
WASHINGTON: May 2017 brings with it the first legal planting of the versatile, valuable industrial hemp oilseed and fiber crop in Washington State in approximately 90 years. The Washington Chapter of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) will host a full day historic industrial hemp planting and … Read the full article...
The Growth Of The Hemp CBD Markets
NEW YORK: According to a research conducted by Hemp Business Journal and Vote Hemp, the Hemp CBD is a market with $130 million in sales with growth at a 53% AGR (Adjusted Growth Revenue). This as a result contributed to the $688 million in total Hemp sales in 2016. The Hemp CBD category was led … Read the full article...
The CBD Submarket Plays Major Role In Legal Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK: A major submarket of the legal cannabis industry is cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is the part of the plant that is not associated with the side effects of THC, so therefore CBD is usually used for medical reasons and not recreational purposes. A report by The Hemp Business Journal projects … Read the full article...
North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Now Accepting Applications to Grow Industrial Hemp
NORTH CAROLINA: The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission (NCIHC) is accepting applications for its pilot program to grow industrial hemp for research in North Carolina. The application process is open to farmers who can show evidence of income from a farming operation. With such a high level of … Read the full article...
Sipp Industries To Distribute “Major Hemp Brown Ale” In Colorado
CALIFORNIA: Sipp Industries has entered into a distribution agreement with Colorado Craft Distributors for the release of a hemp-infused beer throughout the Denver area. Major Hemp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sipps, in partnership with Denver's Sleeping Giant Brewing, completed production of the … Read the full article...
Lifestyle
Poll: Marijuana Safer Than Opioids, But Moms Shouldn’t Use
Poll: Support For Marijuana Legalization Climbing
“Grow House” Movie To Be Released In Theaters On April 20, 2017
7 in 10 Californians 21 & Older Ready to Use Cannabis Products Recreationally
Guest Blog: The Many Faces Of Marijuana In Professional Sports
Events
The Shark Tank of Cannabis is Searching for the Industry’s Next Marijuana Millionaires
NEW YORK: The Marijuana Show, Amazon's TV Series, dubbed the "Shark Tank" of cannabis, has partnered with the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCB Expo). Aspiring cannabusiness' have an opportunity to pitch their ideas to the show's producers on stage, "Shark Tank" style this Thursday and Friday at the Javits Center. Hopeful … Read the full article...