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FridayOct 15, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Best Practices When Labeling Marijuana-Infused Products

With marijuana’s popularity growing by the day, plenty of companies have thrown their hats into the cannabis space for a taste of that sweet cannabis profit. But thanks to the industry’s complex regulatory landscape, some of them have adopted unscrupulous marketing, advertising and labeling practices, leading to several warnings from federal authorities. For any cannabis business that would like to build a recognizable brand while staying out of the authorities’ radar, complying with the established rules is crucial. This is especially true when it comes to labeling marijuana-infused products, which still have a murky regulatory landscape and require careful execution.…

ThursdayOct 14, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Differences Between Indoor-Grown, Outdoor-Grown Cannabis

Telling the difference between marijuana grown indoors and outdoors can be a bit hard, unless you’re a marijuana connoisseur. There are pros and cons attached to these two growing methods, which means that learning about their differences could be beneficial, whether you simply want to get better at identifying marijuana you purchase or would prefer to grow your own. Below, we look at the differences between indoor-grown and outdoor-grown marijuana: Most cultivators prefer growing their cannabis indoors because it provides more control over factors such as water, temperature and light, among other aspects involved in cannabis cultivation. Growing marijuana outdoors…

ThursdayOct 14, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Researcher Finds Alternative Use for CBD By-Product

Similar to the cannabis industry, the CBD industry is growing at a rapid rate, with forecasts showing that in less than a decade, the market will have a value in the billions. CBD, or cannabidiol in full, is produced by extracting oils from hemp. It has different uses and is becoming popular as an alternative treatment to various health challenges. Researchers from Virginia Tech may have found a new use for these nonpsychoactive hemp oils: making plywood stronger. College of Natural Resources and Environment undergraduate Emilie Kohler studied the possibility of using a by-product of the CBD extraction process as…

WednesdayOct 13, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Shows Lung Injuries Linked to Tainted Vapes Were Low in Legalized Cannabis Markets

In late 2019, the United States was rocked by an outbreak of severe lung illness that took 68 lives and left an estimated3,000 individuals with ill health. Authorities soon found out that the cause of this lung disease breakout was illegal black market cannabis vaping products containing vitamin E acetate, a synthetic form of vitamin E that was used as a thickening agent. Dubbed e-cigarette and vaping-associated lung injury (“EVALI”), the outbreak led to the pull-out of several cannabis products with artificial thickening agents such as vitamin E acetate. In addition, regulators are thinking of banning the use of such…

WednesdayOct 13, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Safeguards Marijuana Extractors Should Consider for Facilities

Processors usually use different methods to extract marijuana. While there is a lot that goes into this, safety should be a top priority at all times. Natvana’s CEO Casey Flippo states that extraction laboratories should implement the applicable safety standards for the method of extraction they use. The most common methods of extraction include: Rosin, which is regarded as the safest method of extraction. However, individuals should be careful as burns are possible Ethanol is another extraction method that can create a flash point if too much vapor leaks into the air. The method is also highly flammable Carbon dioxide…

TuesdayOct 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Mainstream Companies Want In on Growing CBD Sector

When the 2018 farm bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives, it opened the floodgates on an extremely lucrative market. With less than five years of legal sales under its belt, the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) sector has seen hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of product sales. Extracted from hemp, CBD is said to be chock full of potent and versatile medicinal properties and consumers have been purchasing CBD products in droves to reportedly help alleviate issues such as anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia, among others. According to a Grand View Research report, the CBD…

TuesdayOct 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Key Mexican Senator Outlines Cannabis Legalization Steps

Three years ago, the Supreme Court in Mexico ruled that the country's ban on cannabis consumption was unconstitutional, ending decades of cannabis prohibition and requiring that lawmakers reform cannabis laws. Mexico's Congress was granted a deadline to repeal prohibitionist cannabis policies, now considered unconstitutional, but policymakers failed to do so within the allotted time. Both chambers of Congress spent months discussing and working on a legalization bill, repeatedly asking the court to extend the deadline. Last year, the Senate passed a bill and sent it to the Chamber of Deputies, which made revisions and sent it back. However, after a…

MondayOct 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congresswoman Previews Hemp Legislation That Will Ease Industry Restrictions

Hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, which allowed farmers to begin growing this multifaceted crop. However, Congressional legislators are still working on changes to laws which govern the crop. Recently, Rep. Chellie Pingree previewed a bill that would ease restrictions on this flourishing industry. The bill, called the Hemp Advancement Act, includes a provision that will remove a ban that prevents individuals with felony drug convictions that date back to the last decade from acquiring a business license for the crop or participating in the market. Pingree stated that the provision disproportionately excluded people of color from…

MondayOct 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Report Forecasts Significant Growth for Global Marijuana Sales

A new report that focuses on the rapid growth of both recreational and medical marijuana sales has been released by New Frontier Data. The report looks at what to expect in the international marijuana industry over the next couple of years, while analyzing the future and current trends in the international markets of Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and North America. In a letter included in the report, Giadha A. DeCarcer, executive chair, publisher and founder of New Frontier Data, stated that the industry would continue to expand and grow. DeCarcer explained that when the first global…

FridayOct 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Humboldt County OKs $1M Grant Targeting Marijuana Growers

Despite its relatively young age, America's state-legal cannabis industry has been insanely lucrative. In just a few short years, the sector has generated billions of dollars in revenue, created hundreds of thousands of new employment opportunities, and filling state coffers with millions in tax revenue. However, while some cannabis farmers and companies have been laughing all the way to the bank, others are struggling to keep their heads above water and barely holding on. It has gotten so bad that California's Humboldt County has okayed a $1 million grant to help cannabis cultivators survive amid a significant drop in cannabis…