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Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered cannabis patients in the US. And, as reported by scientific reviews, there is a growing gap between public interest in medical cannabis and the lack of qualified practitioners offering guidance. There are a lot

The Anti Hand Packing Movement: How Automation is Modernizing Cannabis Packaging Systems Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations used automation technology for packaging. Yet in 2024, over 80% of cannabis cultivators are moving toward utilizing automation to streamline processes and reduce costs, p

Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 California, one of the United States’ largest and most lucrative legal cannabis markets, is grappling with a critical issue. In 2023, the state saw $5.1 billion in cannabis sales, with five million Californians using canna

Global Cannabis Seeds Market Projected To Reach $6.5 Billion By 2031 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The global cannabis seed market is projected to experience significant growth between now and 2031 according to a market report by Allied Market Research. The market researchers estimate that the value of the worldwide cannabis seed market was

Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Treatment For Anxiety And Depression In Pre-Clinical Models: Enveric Biosciences' Breakthrough Research Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 Enveric Biosciences has presented research highlighting the its lead compound, EB-003 at the 7th Neuropsychiatric Drug Summit. Psychedelics biotech company Enveric Biosciences E

Florida Cannabis Ballot: NFL's Ricky Williams Backs Legalization, New Ad 'Hypocrisy Of Alcohol Vs. Marijuana' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 "I know firsthand the ostracizing and debilitating effects the criminalization of cannabis can have," says Ricky Williams. NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur and former running back for the

Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Goes Into Effect: Consequences For Industry, Investors, Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The emergency ruling may eliminate 90-95% of hemp products, devastating the hemp market and sparking potential legal battles. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s emergency ban on all hemp-derived THC products is official as of Monday af

DEA Boosts Psychedelics Production For Research, Cannabis Quotas Hold Steady Ahead Of Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The DEA announces increased production quotas for psilocybin, psilocin and ibogaine for research purposes. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has unveiled new production quotas for Schedule I and II control

Experts Issue 'Urgent' Warning Over Biden-Harris Cannabis Plans Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 Recent plans to reclassify marijuana have drawn criticism from some experts, who believe this would only exacerbate existing issues in the regulatory environment. In March, the Biden-Harris administration announced plans to downgrade marijuana from

Fentanyl Laced With Toxic Chemical BTMPS Raises Alarms Nationwide, Experts Warn Of Danger Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 As if adulterating drugs with fentanyl were not enough, an industrial chemical known as bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, or BTMPS, is now appearing in illicit fentanyl across the U.S. Originally used in plas

Cannabis Sales Bloom In First North Carolina Weed Store, Marijuana Footprint In Florida Grows As Rec Legalization Looms, And More Store Openings Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Thousands Are Buying Weed In North Carolina's Only Weed Shop Cannabis sales are booming in North Carolina's only legal store selling recreational marijuana. Great Smok

New law proposal to close unlicensed cannabis shops in Chemung County Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Chemung County legislative committee will vote on a new law aimed at shutting down unlicensed cannabis shops. If approved by the county “Multi-Services Committee” on Monday night, the law will go to a full vote

The Giant 'Washing Machine' That Cleans 80,000 Grams Of Cannabis A Day And Saves Hash Makers Big Bucks Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 In an industry that demands solventless products, producing high-quality hash at an industrial scale requires both careful handling of plant material and efficient processes to meet cost demands, making the tr

Lawsuit Challenges Medical Cannabis on Upcoming Nebraska Ballot Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 A ruling is expected this week regarding the lawsuit challenging the validity of signatures collected for two medical cannabis measures. On Friday, September 20, 2024, a District Court judge in Nebraska held an initial briefing on a lawsuit filed o

Middletown seeks zoning exception to allow retail cannabis businesses in downtown district Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 MIDDLETOWN — City officials this week will consider a special zoning exception to allow retail cannabis outlets in the downtown business district. Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss

Newsom's controversial hemp THC ban approved, effective immediately Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial emergency ban on all hemp THC products in California was approved by the Office of Administrative Law on Monday afternoon , effectively shutting down a thriving product category within California’s cannabis ind

Alleged ‘predatory’ contracts continue to surface in Missouri social-equity marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Contract tied to six revoked microbusiness licenses aimed to give investor full ownership of the business, while Black disabled veteran applied for the license Destiny Brown thought she had been recruited last year to

Simply Solventless gives investors rosy guidance Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 23, 2024 Revenue is projected to grow 65% sequentially. Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. (SSC) (TSXV: HASH) gave investors some rosy guidance for the company’s third-quarter results. SSC is projecting growth rates of 65% sequentially and 373% year-over-year. The compa