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From Soil to Oil: The Technologies Behind Cannabis Extraction and Infusion - Cannabis News
Hi-Tech
According to a report released last year by Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics, sales of cannabis concentrates in the United States are estimated to reach $8.4 billion by 2022 – and those concentrate sales are expected to come close to matching sales for flower.
As demand for CBD explodes, US farmers are seeing dollar signs - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
You may have noticed that CBD -- the non-intoxicating cannabis-derived chemical compound -- can now be found in drugstores, cafés, pet stores, bars, spas, and all over the internet.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Expansion Of Medical Marijuana Law - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two measures expanding what conditions are included for the state’s medical marijuana program and who’s allowed to authorize it.
14% of Americans Say They Use CBD Products - Cannabis News
Top Stories
One in seven Americans say they personally use cannabidiol- (CBD-) based products, which have proliferated since last year's passage of a federal law legalizing this hemp form of cannabis.
Colorado Tourism Now Has a Pro-Marijuana Influence - Cannabis News
Activism
Officially, Colorado hasn't been very hospitable to tourists coming here to partake in the state's legal pot industry, with zero state-licensed consumption areas since recreational dispensaries first opened in 2014. But visiting cannabis users now have a powerful ally with the ear of Governor Jared Polis.
Hemp just got the green light in New Jersey - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Hemp, a versatile plant genetically related to marijuana but with none of its psychoactive effects, can be grown freely in the Garden State under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
Colorado’s first full-sized hemp house takes shape - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Only 50 full-size hemp homes exist in America, none of which are located in Colorado.
How ‘National CBD Day’ Became a Thing - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Note it on your calendar: Thursday, August 8, marks the second annual observance of National CBD Day. Wait, is National CBD Day really a thing? If it’s a thing, how did it become a thing?
Is Vertical Growing the Future of Cannabis? - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Indoor cannabis grows are expensive operations. Given the real estate costs, massive energy bills, and significant staffing requirements, it’s crucial to find a way to increase profits.
Thailand Set to Distribute 10,000 Bottles of Medical Cannabis Oil - Cannabis News
World News
The government of Thailand is set to distribute 10,000 bottles of medical cannabis oil next week, according to health officials from the Southeast Asian country.
Can CBD Help With PMS? - Cannabis News
Medical News
Because every woman is unique, the effectiveness of CBD truly depends on the kind of symptoms she’s dealing with each month.
Pennsylvania Green Lights Medical Marijuana For Anxiety - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
The measure brings the number of conditions that can be treated by medical marijuana in Pennsylvania to 23.
Look Out Cannabis, Here Comes Big Tobacco - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
The corporate onslaught is 'inevitable,' but is it all bad?
Medical Marijuana Ice Cream a New Way to Beat the Heat in Oklahoma - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Hand-made medical marijuana ice cream is taking dispensaries across the state by storm, and the product originated right here in Lawton.
Why a Federally Licensed Marijuana Researcher is Suing the DEA - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Dr. Sue Sisley holds the rare distinction of being licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to study marijuana, so why is she suing the DEA over its marijuana research policies?
Military veterans and medical marijuana: a combustible mix - Cannabis News
Activism
Veterans who want to use legal cannabis to treat PTSD or physical injuries fear they could lose hard-earned benefits.

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