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ThursdaySep 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Hemp Industry Experts Say Regulations Would Boost Sector

For nearly a century, hemp has been at the mercy of prohibitionist policies that outlawed the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp in America. But after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and allowed states that were interested to create hemp programs, a robust industry quickly grew around the plant. By the end of 2020, the U.S. hemp industry had generated nearly $10 billion in sales, partly due to the rising popularity of cannabidiol (“CBD”), a hemp extract said to have potent medical properties. However, the industry is barely regulated by the federal government. Each state has its own rules,…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Hemp Growers Can Safeguard Produce from Disasters

Floods and hurricanes affecting states in the East and drought conditions prevailing across the country, particularly in the Western region, have made this year’s conditions for crop production unpredictable. To protect their investments, cannabis and hemp producers are working to secure insurance for their crops. However, this is not an easy feat, considering hemp has been federally illegal for a longer period of time than it has been legal. Hemp was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, which allowed producers to pay for private insurance policies as well as secure crop insurance through the Department of Agriculture. As more states…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 9:15 am

American Cannabis Partners Does Things Differently, Cash Positive and Focused on People

ACP created a cash flow positive model that protects shareholders Privately owned American Cannabis Partners (“‘ACP”), a multistate operator creating a sustainable Jamaican cannabis experience, has created a cash flow positive business model that protects shareholders and the company regardless of the fluctuations in the industry. ACP’s CEO, Stephen Jordan worked in the cannabis business for three years in Jamaica. He brought those relationships, and employees with 30-40 years of experience in cultivation, back with him to California when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. The company currently operates in Northern California and Michigan with plans to expand into a…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 9:15 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Makes Early Leap into Expected Opening of Cannabis Trade in Panama

Flora Growth Corp., a cannabis company with low-cost cultivation and global distribution, recently reached a non-binding LOI with Panamanian importer and distributor Robust Farms Inc. to supply product from its portfolio Panama is a country on the verge of opening to medical marijuana sales and the first in Central America to open a regulated market following legislation approved without a dissenting vote by the National Assembly Flora Growth maintains a large licensed outdoor operation in Colombia, from which it cultivates cannabis that will be used in a variety of branded products Flora Growth has been increasing its international outlets, including…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 9:00 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Releases Shareholder Update Spotlighting Company Milestones

Nug Avenue has picked up more than 10,000 new unique members as of the end of June, significantly exceeding initial projections Sugarmade has opened an escrow account for the purpose of acquiring property in California to be used for delivery hub SGMD has taken steps toward making an offer on licenses for the state of Oregon A growing cannabis delivery service, new commercial licenses and expansion into Oregon were highlights of a recent update provided by Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD). The emerging leader in the vertically integrated California cannabis marketplace released an update for current and prospective shareholders containing details of…

WednesdaySep 22, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Biden Admin Asks Qualifying Marijuana Convicts to Apply for Presidential Pardon

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has asked individuals who are eligible to apply for clemency. This comes after the Biden administration granted presidential relief to individuals on home confinement for federal drug convictions. Individuals with drug convictions who had almost four years left to complete their sentences entered into home confinement under the CARES Act. In an interview, Weldon Angelos, whose cannabis-related conviction was pardoned by former President Donald Trump in 2020, stated that in recent days about 1,000 individuals had been asked to report to their designated halfway houses to fill out clemency forms. Angelos is working with the…

TuesdaySep 21, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Italy Set to Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation

Italian drug-reform activists recently scored a major win after the Lower House’s justice committee approved a reform that allows the small-scale cultivation of cannabis at home. Aside from allowing individuals to grow up to four female plants at home, the reform also increases the penalties associated with dealing in and trafficking cannabis and raised the maximum sentence from six to 10 years. The reform, which was introduced by Italian MP Riccardo Magi, means Italy is now one of the first nations in Europe to decriminalize the cultivation of cannabis for personal use. Although this is quite a significant achievement, pro-cannabis…

TuesdaySep 21, 2021 2:24 pm

The Cannabis Society, European Medical Cannabis Conference To Showcase World Leaders For Discussions On The Growing World Cannabis Ecosystem

European Medical Cannabis Conference Tue, Sep 21 at 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Hybrid Conference - Virtual and In-Person Physical Venue: Schützenstraße 73, 10117 Berlin, Germany MSO Growth and Consolidation Cannabis Conference Tue, Sep 21 at 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Virtual Conference only The European Medical Cannabis Conference and the MSO Growth and Consolidation Conference, organized by The Cannabis Society, invites medical professionals, professors, distributors, and experts for its hybrid physical/online conference. The Cannabis Society, a division of the Tech Society, executes 50+ conferences in the USA, Canada, and Europe annually. This platform facilitates productive communication among founders, investors, traders, and service providers…

TuesdaySep 21, 2021 2:23 pm

The Cannabis Society to Host Worldwide Hybrid Conference this September

The Cannabis Society is pleased to announce that they are hosting a worldwide hybrid conference covering two distinct topics: European Medical Cannabis and North American MSO Growth and Consolidation on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021. This one-day conference will start with discussions surrounding European Medical Cannabis and move into North American MSO Growth and Consolidation in the afternoon. The conference will provide participating executives with direct access to leading cannabis experts through keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops through an online/in person (hybrid) conference platform. Focusing on one day of deal-making, business, and education. This will be a hybrid format, allowing…

TuesdaySep 21, 2021 12:49 pm

Simply Sonoma Inc. Fits Organic Farming Bill, Different Kind of CBD Company

Natural farming is one of the solutions for mitigating the impacts of climate change, says article Simply Sonoma embodies the idea of organic farming in a way few other companies in the CBD space do From seed to sale, the company owns or contracts the organic grow, extraction and product formulation operations A recent MJBizDaily article touts the importance of organic farming, noting that “as the legal marijuana industry continues to expand, it’s urgent that we understand the consequences of placing too much reliance on large industrial cannabis grown indoors under artificial lighting.” A different kind of natural company, Simply…