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MondayMar 11, 2019 11:14 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Creates Moat around Flagship CBD Product with US Patent

Marijuana Company of America receives patent for hempSMART Brain Warren Buffett, ‘the Oracle of Omaha’, famously said, “A truly great business must have an enduring ‘moat’ that protects excellent returns on invested capital.” By a moat, the legendary investor meant some competitive advantage that would sustain the enterprise by protecting its market from rival firms. A patent, like the one issued to Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA), can work just as well, he said (http://cnw.fm/kZev1). A patent stops others from counterfeiting products or manufacturing replicas and knockoffs. It is particularly essential when the stakes are high, as they are in…

MondayMar 11, 2019 8:30 am

Sector ETFs Provide Diversified Entry Point for Fast-Moving Industries

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Individuals hoping to gain exposure to the movement of the markets have two primary options: spend a lot of time and effort researching public companies, or put faith into a fund. A solid investment strategy is key to keeping pace with inflation and reaching your financial goals, but the significant risk and volatility that can come with investing in a small group of companies is a real turn-off for most part-time investors. Increasingly, novices and seasoned traders alike are turning to mutual funds for their stability and ease of use. According to data from the Investment Company…

MondayMar 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Cannabis Bill Passed by Key Kentucky Committee

The House Judiciary Committee in Kentucky voted on Wednesday (March 6) to pass a bill that would legalize medical cannabis in the state. The bill will now be sent to the Rules Committee of the Assembly. House Bill 136 was co-sponsored by 43 members out of the 100 members in the entire lawmaking chamber. This bill intends to create a Department for Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control. This agency will then design a medical cannabis program for the state. The agency will also be responsible for giving medical marijuana licences to patients who meet the criteria for such a licence.…

FridayMar 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The DEA Seeks Equipment to Distinguish Hemp from Marijuana

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has published a notice asking interested parties to express interest in supplying it with equipment that can be used to determine whether a given cannabis plant is marijuana or federally legal hemp. The notice that was issued last week indicated that such equipment was necessary since the 2018 Farm Bill made it federally legal to grow hemp but federal laws still consider marijuana to be an illegal substance/plant. Note that hemp and marijuana are all cannabis plants, so one can only tell them apart by subjecting samples to tests for their THC content. U.S. federal…

FridayMar 08, 2019 11:53 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc.’s (CIIX) CEO Outlines Game Plan that May Include Uplisting to NYSE or Nasdaq

In a wide-ranging interview on MoneyTV, Warren Wang discussed long-term goals of CIIX, including an acquisition target Wang sees possibility of CIIX reaching $6 to $10 million in annual volume and uplisting to the NYSE or Nasdaq Wang previously announced plans to spin off wholly owned subsidiary CBD Biotech with a possible Nasdaq IPO In an interview on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon, ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang noted his intention, within three to five years, for the company to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Small Cap Market as it reaches up to $10 million…

FridayMar 08, 2019 11:22 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS), Innovating in the Cannabis Space, Secures $3M Investment

Cannabis Strategic Ventures focuses on building category leaders within the cannabis and CBD space It has varied subsidiaries that advance its goal of molding the future of the cannabis marketplace The company recently obtained a $3 million investment for business and operations expansion Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) concentrates on supporting entrepreneurial growth within the emerging legal cannabis sector. It acquires, incubates, develops and partners with brands on a global scale to build category leaders within the cannabis and CBD (cannabidiol) space. The company has a portfolio of subsidiaries that comprise The Asher House Wellness, Budhire, Fitamins, LYXR, Halo…

FridayMar 08, 2019 10:52 am

MustGrow Biologics Advancing Natural Biopesticide that Leverages the Mustard Seed’s Natural Defense Mechanisms

MustGrow Biologics is developing and commercializing a patented natural biopesticide The company’s solution uses the mustard seed’s natural defense mechanisms to protect plants MustGrow’s CEO recently talked about the major opportunity in organic pesticides and fertilizers An agricultural biotechnology company, MustGrow Biologics focuses on innovative crop protection. The company is developing and commercializing its patented natural biopesticide and is targeting the fruit and vegetable and cannabis industries. Its natural biopesticide acts as a nematicide (chemicals used to kill nematodes, or tiny, parasitic worms), a fungicide, an insecticide and a fertilizer (http://cnw.fm/RR6Rc). Its technologies deliver first-rate pest and pathogen control in combination…

FridayMar 08, 2019 10:26 am

Cannabis Dispensaries: Why Everyone Should Be Excited to Show Their ID

Having to show identification at a cannabis dispensary may be inconvenient, but it's extremely important. In order to ensure compliance, cannabis dispensaries have to know that the consumers they are selling to are of legal age, or in the case of an underage patient, to confirm their identity. It may seem like a small risk, and to some consumers, it may be seen as unnecessary. But the cost of a violation is simply not worth it and therefore it is paramount. What happens when a dispensary fails an ID compliance check? Regulators in legal states regularly conduct sting operations in which…

FridayMar 08, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Northern Michigan University Now Offers Marijuana Degree

Northern Michigan University has admitted its first lot of students for its medicinal plant chemistry degree program. The students will have a chance to major in marijuana. So far, 300 students from across the country have enrolled for this pioneer program. Analysts predict that the legal marijuana industry will create nearly half a million jobs by 2022. Recent research shows that more than 211,000 jobs have already been created, so the half a million jobs projected by 2022 could even be an underestimate. Northern Michigan University wants to do its part by preparing lab analysts, quality assurance directors, cannabis dispensary…

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Facebook May Shift its Position on Marijuana

Cannabis businesses and those affiliated to the industry have grown used to waking up and finding that their Facebook pages have been deleted or suspended due to being flagged for carrying unacceptable content (read marijuana). However, this may soon change if the internal discussions going on within the platform bear the desired fruit. The social media platform is reportedly thinking about amending its rules so that Facebook users can promote the cannabis products that they sell. The existing policies don’t permit the sale of marijuana and other controlled substances on the platform. If the changes are made, the sale of…