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TuesdayJul 20, 2021 9:00 am

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Leverages Genetic Technology to Produce First-In-Class Medical Grade Cannabis

Science continues to substantiate use of cannabis for pain relief, epileptic seizure control Research suggests strains with optimized cannabinoid profiles are more effective PACR produces premium top-quality strains cultivated using genetics-first approach to optimize cannabinoid profiles Genetic cultivation techniques allow selection for specific growing environments, maximum yields With a growing list of use cases spanning pain relief to seizure control, the medicinal use of cannabis goes back thousands of years (https://cnw.fm/GvpWP). Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM), a Canadian cannabis company, leverages a genetics-focused approach to producing premium-quality strains with optimum cannabinoid profiles that are prized among…

TuesdayJul 20, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW – National Hemp Month: What You Need to Know About This Celebration

After decades of prohibition, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives. Less than five years later, hemp has become a booming industry: hemp lends itself to a wide variety of industries, from health and wellness and nutrition to textiles and construction. The global hemp industry is growing rapidly, with experts expecting it to be worth $36 billion by 2026. But unbeknown to many, despite all the mainstream attention hemp has been getting, July is National Hemp Month, with July 17–23 being Hemp History Week. National Hemp Month was initiated by cannabis firm…

MondayJul 19, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Coalition Publishes White Paper Urging Feds to Legalize Marijuana

While America's state legal cannabis industry has grown steadily, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and generating billions in revenue, federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. President Joseph Biden has said that, while he supports medical marijuana and giving states the ability to decide how to treat cannabis themselves, he is not behind federal legalization of recreational cannabis. Even though Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that he is working on federal cannabis legislation and will advance it with or without the president's support, the Democrats' window for passing federal cannabis reform is…

MondayJul 19, 2021 11:25 am

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Partners with Agora Internet Relations Corp. for Its Marketing and Advertising

XPhyto partners with AGORA t to grow its brand and overall market share The agreement entails shares issued to AGORA on August 21, 2021 and December 31, 2021 at a price of $2.12 per share, subject to a hold period that ends on October 18, 2021 AGORA is known for its online marketing, conferences, broadcasting and investor relations services Its clients include CardioComm Solutions, Good Life Networks, Northern Sphere, Grizzly Discoveries and IntellaEquity Inc., among others XPhyto Therapeutics (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) just announced that it is following through with its advertising agreement with AGORA Internet Relations Corp…

MondayJul 19, 2021 9:30 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Working to Develop, Commercialize First-of-Its-Kind Technology

GTVH, HyFrontier Technologies working together to offer a patent-pending hydrogen and oxygen delivery system for agriculture. Company has seen recent developments that could significantly benefit the entire agricultural industry. Duplicating enhanced-growth thunderstorms cause can reduce need for crop rotations, helping millions of people avoid starvation. A little more than a month after announcing its formal purchase agreement with HyFrontier Technologies (https://cnw.fm/MYPN3), Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) is making good on its commitment to pursue ventures in the technology sector to provide advanced technology for the modern era. GTVH and HyFrontier Technologies are working together to offer a patent-pending, first-of-its-kind hydrogen…

MondayJul 19, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Cannabis Smokers Weigh Less Than Non-Smokers

Preclinical studies suggest that weight gain and increased food intake are some of the effects of marijuana consumption. However, new research proposes that individuals who smoke marijuana weigh less in comparison to those who do not. These findings go against the belief that users of cannabis pile on the pounds due to the munchies. The new study used data obtained from the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions to examine the BMI of 33,000 participants aged 18 and above. Conducted by Omayma Ashaarawy and James C. Anthony, the study was reported in the “International Journal of Epidemiology.” Alshaarawy,…

FridayJul 16, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — 10 Senators Urge Feds to Grant Cannabis Firms Access to SBA Loans

America's state legal cannabis industry has been dubbed one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, but its federal classification has been a constant hindrance. While more than 30 states allow either medical or recreational cannabis, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Consequently, banks and financial institutions do not transact with businesses in the cannabis space, and, in many cases, they won’t even work with businesses that are indirectly connected to cannabis. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant financial crisis, a group of senators has urged the federal government to…

FridayJul 16, 2021 9:30 am

New Patent Expands Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Suite to 20 Granted Worldwide (First in Japan)

Drug delivery platform developer Lexaria Bioscience recently received its 20th patent — granted in Japan for beverages with lipophilic active agents The active agents include non-psychoactive cannabinoids and over-the-counter NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and aspirin that target pain and inflammation Lexaria’s DehydraTECH platform transforms drugs into a powder or liquid form that maintains the drug’s efficacy and allows it to be assimilated by the body more rapidly than normal oral ingestion of pills The company will also announce the latest results from six key R&D projects focusing on concentration levels, tolerability and avoidance of incidental new molecular entities (“NMEs”) soon…

FridayJul 16, 2021 9:00 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Makes Mark in Expanding LA Cannabis Delivery Space

Cannabis sales in California hit $4.4 billion last year, up 57% from the year prior. Consumers are relying on home delivery for many goods, including cannabis. With its Nug Avenue acquisition, SGMD plans to make significant impact on LA cannabis delivery marketplace. Boasting the largest state economy in the country and the sixth largest economy in the world, California also tops the global marijuana market, with a Forbes article reporting that cannabis sales in the state hit$4.4 billion last year, up 57% from the year prior (https://cnw.fm/JOcb8). With much of that growth driven by increased use of delivery services as…

FridayJul 16, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — The Basics of Setting Up a Green, Minimally Wasteful Cannabis Grow Facility

With at least 40 states allowing the cultivation and sale of either medical or recreational cannabis, the sector is larger than ever. Growing legal cannabis is now accessible to many, but it comes with plenty of of environmental considerations. Cannabis can be a pretty resource intensive plant, and illegal grows are known to demand a ton of water and electricity, so it is important for growers to ensure their operations are green and produce minimal waste. While this won’t come cheap, especially if you’re growing on a larger scale, ecological production, methods will result in a higher quality yield while…

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