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ThursdayMar 28, 2019 9:46 am

Cannabis Conference: Leading Cultivation and Dispensary Education Event Is Fast Approaching

In just 4 weeks, industry leaders will gather in Las Vegas for Cannabis Conference. March 31 is the final day to register for the conference online. WHO: Produced by the award-winning publications Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary, Cannabis Conference 2019 is the only North American conference focused exclusively on cultivators and dispensaries. Conference attendees will have the ability to get up close and personal with many of the brightest minds in the cannabis industry. WHAT: Cannabis Conference 2019 will host 3,000+ industry professionals from 26 different countries. 40+ sessions will be led by 90+ cultivation, retail and business experts;…

ThursdayMar 28, 2019 9:41 am

Inhaled vs. Oral Cannabis: Which Is Right for You?

One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter among my patients is the idea that if you don’t want to inhale cannabis, you should just take an edible. I can see where they are coming from with this, but from a medical point of view, it’s the wrong way of thinking about cannabis as a treatment. These two methods aren’t interchangeable, because inhaled and ingested cannabis behave differently in the body. Both have different characteristics that need to be considered depending on a patient’s issue. Benefits of Inhaled Cannabis The biggest benefit to this method is that it’s quick-acting. Patients should…

ThursdayMar 28, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Surges into Mainstream with New Products, Celebrity Endorsements and Emerging Consensus about Benefits

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Analysts at Brightfield Group see CBD (cannabidiol) gobbling up a sizeable chunk of a projected $100 billion nutraceuticals 2022 U.S. market. Growing CBD market could eclipse broader cannabis market Consensus about health benefits backed by clinical work, personal endorsements lead to heightened interest CBD found in vast array of new products As CBD moves into the mainstream, opportunities are likely to grow exponentially for a variety of companies, including plant-based health and wellness product developer Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile). Canadian company Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is riding the wave by acquiring Manitoba Harvest,…

ThursdayMar 28, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Utah Moves to Hire Software Provider for Medical Marijuana Program

After passing a medical marijuana law in December 2018, Utah has now engaged high gear in moving towards implementing the program. The state is currently looking for a software provider who will design a two-part system that will, in effect, run the entire medical cannabis program. One part of the system will track each medical cannabis plant from the time it reaches eight inches tall to the point when it is bought by a patient registered to use medical marijuana in the state. Tracking the plants is important because the state will be sure that legally grown weed isn’t being…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York Cannabis Legalization Process Hits Major Snag

The process of legalizing recreational marijuana in New York has hit a major snag with the announcement that it isn’t included in the state budget for 2020. This means that it may now be harder to pass the legalization bill as a standalone bill. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has been pushing to have the bill included in the state budget for 2020, but it seems things haven’t gone his way. The major issue in the way of legalization appears to be disagreements regarding how the program will be implemented. For example, the legislators are sharply divided about the way in…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 11:30 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Taking Strategic Steps in Anticipation of Rapidly Growing Market

Company’s product distribution is expected to reach a wider customer base in the United States ETST is working to expand its distribution footprint in Latin America Company reports successes for all four wholly owned subsidiaries Biotech company Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, is taking strategic steps in anticipation of a projected $16 billion market in the United States by the year 2025 (http://cnw.fm/94F1j). The company is increasing the size of its sales team and expanding its full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) product distribution. ETST continues to offer the highest purity and quality high-grade, full-spectrum CBD…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 11:08 am

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Completes Equity-for-Debt Swap

Redfund converts loan into equity position in Mary’s Wellness Ltd. Company’s equity stake totals 5.55 percent of the cannabis-infused tea manufacturer First year global sales for Mary’s Wellness Ltd. forecast to hit $12 million The recent announcement by Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) of an equity-for-debt swap is a good indication of the merchant bank’s innovative approach to providing capital. It also sets up a win-win scenario for both the client, which benefits from reduced leverage and interest payments, and Redfund, which gets a shot at any upside. Arrangements like these demonstrate Redfund’s willingness to work…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 10:26 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Positioned to Benefit as Constraints in Cultivation Create Unique Investment Opportunities

As the acreage of cultivated hemp spikes this year, shortages in cultivation supplies are accelerating Companies across the hemp cultivation supply chain are feeling the pinch; while most supply provider are privately-held, publicly traded Sugarmade Inc. stands to benefit via recently announced acquisitions In addition, Sugarmade offers various other brands that add value to additional areas of the hydroponic cultivation arena; as a result, SGMD is poised to become one of the largest publicly traded suppliers While behemoths such as Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY), with it pending acquisition of hemp food company Manatoba Harvest; Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB), with its plans…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 9:53 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Employing APP Technology to Transform the Cannabis Beverage Market

Sproutly Canada combining advanced cannabis cultivation and transformational technologies to foster innovation in the cannabis industry The company has acquired biotech company Infusion Biosciences Sproutly owns the exclusive rights to Infusion’s APP technology in various jurisdictions Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) is developing and marketing cannabis consumer products with an emphasis on beverages. The company acquired Infusion Biosciences to bring to market its patent-pending aqueous phytorecovery process (“APP”) technology. This scientific, pioneering discovery of naturally water-soluble cannabinoids is transforming the cannabis beverage market. A Canadian licensed producer, Sproutly Canada has its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, British…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 8:30 am

A Registered Nurse Reports from the Frontlines of Medical Cannabis

Rachael Speegle has worked with thousands of medical cannabis patients in New Mexico over the past nine years. She has been working as a cannabis cultivator and dispensary owner – and also as a registered nurse. Being on the frontlines of cannabis medicine through the Verdes Foundation, she has experienced countless inspiring stories as well as important mistakes and lessons learned. Now she, along with other healthcare professionals, is bringing these lessons to the new online Cannabis Patient Care Certificate Program, designed for nurses, healthcare providers, caretakers, and even policy regulators around the world. In celebration of the program, we talked with…