February 2021 - Page 4 of 7 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayFeb 16, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — South Dakota Circuit Judge Nullifies Cannabis Legalization Measure

A South Dakota circuit judge has rejected an amendment that was approved by voters in the state during the November polls, ruling it as unconstitutional. The judge, who had been appointed by South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem, stated that the change, which would end cannabis prohibition in the state, should not proceed. Judge Christina Klinger supported her ruling by stating that Constitutional Amendment A violated the state’s constitution as it conflicted with the constitution’s language, in addition to defying single subject rule. Pennington County Sheriff Kein Thom and the South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Rick Miller, as well as…

FridayFeb 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Is Marijuana Legalization Impacting Real Estate Prices?

The cannabis industry has come a long way from the days when states that didn’t criminalize the controversial drug were the exception rather than the norm. Now, 36 states have legalized medical use, 15 allow recreational use, and several more are considering cannabis legalization for the future. The road to legalization wasn’t easy, however, with most opponents arguing legalization would increase crime rates as well as cannabis and subsequent drug use among children. Years later, we can see that most of those fears were unfounded. However, although marijuana legalization policies haven’t increased criminal activity or youth drug use, they have…

FridayFeb 12, 2021 2:55 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Rolls Out Hourglass by Grapefruit in Greater Los Angeles; Poised to Sustain Rapid Growth

Grapefruit expands availability of patented Hourglass by Grapefruit(TM) product to Greater Los Angeles area Hourglass is manufactured only at Grapefruit's Coachillin facility, available only through Grapefruit authorized retailers GPFT achieved robust growth in 2020, poised to continue momentum going forward as demand remains strong Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), a premier fully licensed California-based company, has announced that its patented Hourglass time-release THC+Cannabinoid infused topical delivery cream has been rolled out to additional licensed retail cannabis locations in the Greater Los Angeles area (https://cnw.fm/DruVP). Hourglass is manufactured exclusively at Grapefruit's Coachillin facility and available only through Grapefruit authorized retailers. The company has…

FridayFeb 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Congressional Bill Could Allow CBD, Hemp to Be Sold as Dietary Supplements

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and hemp extracts, including cannabidiol (“CBD”), spawning what would soon be one of the most popular health and wellness ingredients in a long time. With both hemp and CBD boasting a wide array of benefits, a market products containing the two ingredients sprang up. Although the sector soon had thousands of sellers across the supply chain with CBD products attracting incredible demand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) was expressly against marketing and selling CBD products as dietary supplements. However, thanks to a bill reintroduced into Congress…

ThursdayFeb 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How to Determine CBD Serving Sizes

Wise users of CBD try to be as exact as they possibly can when it comes to CBD doses. However, users should keep in mind that since cannabinoids are plants, they may tend go a little overboard if they don’t focus on the results of the quantity taken instead of the number of milligrams in a dose. In addition, with wide variability also being considered, it’s safe to assume that the dose for one product may not be as effective as a similar dose of another product. Users who are just starting out with cannabinoids, or CBD, or who are…

ThursdayFeb 11, 2021 10:38 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Owns Largest Single USDA-Certified Organic Hemp Farm in NA; Presents Unique Potential in Growing Industry

Report notes that farmers devoted fewer acreage to cultivating hemp last year Hemp sales projected to balloon from $1.9 billion in 2020 to $6.9 billion in 2025, a threefold increase over five years GRYN hemp farm is an 824-acre, USDA-certified organic farm including an additional 400,000 square feet of indoor greenhouse space Despite significant growth in the CBD and hemp industry last year, licensed hemp acreage decreased in 2020 for the first time since the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill (https://cnw.fm/Anh6F). As the owner and operator of the largest single USDA-certified organic hemp farm in North America, Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN)…

ThursdayFeb 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Highlights from Arizona’s 2020 End-of-Year Marijuana Report

The State of Arizona Department of Health Services recently released its 2020 end-of-year report. It came as no surprise that, for the eighth year in a row, medical cannabis sales rose significantly. According to the report, Arizonans bought 106 tons of marijuana products from dispensaries this year. Many predict that this number this will only increase in 2021, largely due to the fact that it is now legal for adults to purchase recreational marijuana in the state. This legislative change went into effect on Jan. 22, 2021. Between recreational marijuana and medical marijuana, dispensary firms in the state plan on…

WednesdayFeb 10, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Virginia Legislators Pass Pivotal Cannabis Legalization Bills

The past few years have seen a wave of cannabis reform sweep across the United States. By the end of 2020, more than 30 states had legalized either recreational or medical cannabis, and several others were considering decriminalizing the controversial drug. The wave of cannabis reform has now reached the South after lawmakers in Virginia passed two cannabis legalization bills, making Virginia the 16th state in the country and the first in the South to legalize recreational cannabis. However, a legislative committee will have to iron out the differences between the two pieces of legislation for Virginia to move forward…

WednesdayFeb 10, 2021 2:30 pm

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Begins 2021 Strong with OTC Market Listing, New Product, and USDA Organic Certification

HempFusion Wellness Inc. is currently in the process of applying for OTCQX listing and DTC eligibility after a swift and strategic move to enter the OTC Pink Market under the ticker symbol ‘CBDHF’ Wholly owned subsidiary Probulin Probiotics recently released Total Care Immune probiotic, which is expected to reach retailer shelves in February 2021 Probulin is recognized as one of the fastest-growing probiotic brands in the American Natural Products Industry January, HempFusion received USDA Organic Certification for its CBD tinctures In a strategic move to broaden the United States investor audience, health and wellness company HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC:…

WednesdayFeb 10, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Weather Vagaries Trigger Medical Marijuana Shortages in Jamaica

Jamaica, a country that has long been associated with cannabis, reggae and Rastafarianism is running low on marijuana. Despite being named after sturdy plants that can generally withstand most kinds of terrains and weather extremes, “weed” actually requires a specific blend of moisture and heat to thrive. Unfortunately, Jamaica has experienced heavy rains that pummeled the crop followed by an extended drought that dried everything out, causing massive losses and a significant reduction in supply. According to farmers who grow cannabis, the heavy rains followed by drought caused tens of thousands of dollars in losses. Daneyel Bozra, a marijuana grower…