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MondayOct 30, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Seasonal Marijuana Harvesters in Demand Amid Layoffs

The competition for seasonal workers for this year's outdoor cannabis harvest has been relatively fierce. Many marijuana growers have downsized their full-time workforce in recent years in response to inflation, high-interest rates and the substantial capital required to compensate for this labor shortage. Over the past one and a half years, there have been numerous layoffs in the industry, resulting in slimmer crews that require additional assistance during the harvest season, according to Viridian Staffing CEO Kara Bradford. An April report from Vangst showed that total cannabis job numbers have declined by 2% since 2022, marking the first decline in…

MondayOct 30, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Regulators Find Retail Outlets Have 99% Compliance Regarding Checking Age

A recent investigation by Colorado marijuana regulators has found that 99% of state-legal cannabis stores were compliant with underage sales checks. Out of 285 checks, cannabis regulators found only four failures, representing a “very high” compliance rate of around 99% for 2023. The state Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) noted in its latest quarterly Weeds newsletter that while any failure is unacceptable, the state still had an extremely high compliance rate for underage cannabis checks. Cannabis retailers in Colorado also had a 99% compliance rate in 2022 up from 95% in 2021, and 97% in 2020 and 2019.…

FridayOct 27, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Lessons for Ohio from Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Launch

Ohio may soon be the latest state in America to legalize recreational cannabis. Reform activists collected enough signatures for a legalization initiative titled Issue 2, and Ohioans are on track to vote on the measure in November. Multiple polls have found that most Ohio residents plan to vote in favor of the initiative to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis in the state. For example, a September poll by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol found that 55% of voters would “probably” or “definitely” support the recreational cannabis legalization initiative. Before Ohio potentially launches the latest recreational cannabis market in…

FridayOct 27, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Contaminants Could Have Health Risks for Users

Cannabis use, whether for medical or recreational purposes, may have adverse effects due to the presence of harmful fungi contaminating the plants, according to a recent peer-reviewed study. The study, published in the “Frontiers in Microbiology” journal, employed data derived from earlier studies, combined with U.S. and international regulations related to the marijuana industry. The researchers examined various contaminants, including mucor, fusarium, penicillium, aspergillus and other fungi capable of infecting cannabis plants and generating mycotoxins. The findings showed that specific fungi could induce infections in lung and skin tissues, with such infections being more prevalent when marijuana is smoked compared…

ThursdayOct 26, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Says Male Cannabis Users Are at Lower Risk for Kidney Stones

A recent study suggests that men who regularly use cannabis have a lower likelihood of experiencing kidney stones. Researchers who analyzed data spanning from 2009 to 2018, sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), found that male cannabis users exhibited a significant 28% decrease in the odds of reporting kidney stones compared to nonusers. Furthermore, research showed that men who used cannabis between one and seven times per week had even more favorable odds, with a substantial 38% reduction in the likelihood of kidney stones. Those who used cannabis more than seven times per week did not…

ThursdayOct 26, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Demand for Marijuana Seeds Booms as Legalization Spreads

Demand for cannabis seeds in America is surging. A wave of cannabis reform has left medical marijuana legal in 38 states, and recreational cannabis is now legal in 23 states. Now that thousands of commercial cultivators across the country can legally grow and produce cannabis, demand for seeds in the United States is skyrocketing. State-level recreational cannabis policies that allow home cultivation have also contributed to the increase in marijuana seed demand. Since cannabis seeds barely contain any THC and have no potential for abuse, the law essentially treats them like any other seed. In Minnesota, residents were lining up…

WednesdayOct 25, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Studies Assert Cannabis’ Safety over Tobacco

Approximately twice as many individuals in the United States perceive that smoking cigarettes poses a more substantial threat to one's well-being compared to smoking cannabis, and they are correct. Numerous investigations examining the prolonged health consequences of inhaling marijuana smoke dispel the myth that cannabis carries the same well-established detrimental respiratory risks as tobacco. A case in point is the federally funded study conducted at the University of California where researchers examined the lifetime risk of developing lung cancer among more than 2,000 individuals who were long-term users of marijuana and tobacco or abstained from smoking. The results revealed that…

WednesdayOct 25, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Five Years On, Stigma About Marijuana Still Persists in Canada

Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018 via the Cannabis Act and allowed the cultivation, production, import, export, distribution, purchase, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis by legal adults. The country’s cannabis industry reached $4.4 billion in value in 2022 and is expected to hit $7.7 billion by 2026. However, even though around 27% of the population has reportedly used cannabis in the past 12 months and recreational cannabis has been legal for half a decade now, stigma about cannabis still persists throughout the country. Legalization was swiftly followed by a rush of new cannabis shops in several Canadian cities,…

TuesdayOct 24, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Wholesalers Opt for Island-Hopping in Hawaii

Several medical cannabis companies in Hawaii have pioneered a new sales route in the state that involves delivering wholesale cannabis flower and other cannabis products from one island to another. Hawaii legalized medical cannabis in 2000 via the state legislature and has only eight licensed medical marijuana dispensaries scattered across the archipelago. The island state’s unique topography may have allowed for the growth of this new sales route as medical marijuana businesses strived to increase their reach and serve as many Hawaiians as possible. Hopping between islands by boat, helicopter or plane is common for both residents and visitors, and…

TuesdayOct 24, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Cannabis Banking Law Complicated by Conflicting Priorities, House Speaker Issues

The U.S. marijuana industry received a boost of positive news from Washington, D.C., in late summer, but the road ahead may not be as smooth as initially hoped. There are fresh challenges that may hinder the passage of cannabis banking reform in Congress. On the positive side, experts on Capitol Hill believe that the U.S. Senate is likely to approve the SAFER Banking Act. The act offers protections for financial institutions serving state-legal marijuana businesses, shielding them from federal prosecution. The legislation successfully passed a significant Senate committee in late September. However, complications unrelated to the banking reform or marijuana…