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ThursdayMar 07, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Idaho Police to Procure Equipment That Distinguishes Cannabis from Hemp

A committee of the Idaho State Assembly has approved funding so that the state police can buy the equipment needed to test whether a given plant is industrial hemp or marijuana. This plan comes after the police seized a semitrailer carrying what the arresting officer thought was marijuana while the driver and his employer insisted that the consignment contained hemp. The owner of the cargo, Big Sky Scientific, tried to get a court order to compel the police to release the cargo since it was deteriorating rapidly as the police continues with its investigations. The company argued that it was…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The US Cannabis Industry Has So Far Created 211,000 Full-Time Jobs

Because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, it isn’t possible to get accurate statistics about the jobs available in the industry from federal agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, Whitney Economics and Leafly.com decided to painstakingly gather the data from each state where cannabis is legal and their findings are eye-catching. The data analysts discovered that so far, the legal cannabis industry has created 211,000 full-time jobs within the U.S. This shows that the industry is one to watch if the problem of unemployment is to be tackled. The statistics collected show that out of the 211,000…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 1:51 pm

What is THCA and How Do You Find It?

Non-psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the most abundant therapeutic compounds produced by raw cannabis plants. Even though many cannabis enthusiasts already know that inhaling and ingesting cannabis has a wealth of therapeutic properties, there are many surprising benefits of keeping the plant raw. This raises a lot of important questions: What is THCA exactly? How can you make the most of it? And what do we mean by raw cannabis? Raw cannabis refers to fresh cannabis flower and leaves that have not been dried, cured, or heated. This is important because raw cannabis is abundant in compounds called…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 12:37 pm

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) is “One to Watch”

CBD consumer sales are estimated to grow to US$2.1 billion in 2020 from US$202 million in 2018 There is no dominating leader in CBD space with the top brand currently holding a slim 6% market share, opening the way for Wildflower to become the recognized CBD leader Wildflower is developing a strong, branded presence in the regulated cannabis and nutraceutical markets Wildflower holds 14 California cannabis licenses that it can monetize beyond its own products, especially in the distribution, manufacturing and retail sectors Wildflower’s online CBD store is growing organically, with 400% growth year over year and with 33% of…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 10:49 am

Gabriella’s Kitchen Inc. (CSE: GABY) Innovates in the Cannabis and Infused-Edible Products Marketplace

Gabriella’s Kitchen has a new line of products infused with cannabis-derived cannabinoids The company creates foods that address diverse dietary considerations Gabriella’s recently signed a supply agreement with Xtract Xperts Based in Calgary, Alberta, Gabriella’s Kitchen Inc. (CSE: GABY) has a mission to create delicious, better-for-you foods. A U.S.-focused company, Gabriella’s and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, produce, distribute and retail cannabis and infused-edible products in the United States and Canada. The company uses unique ingredients in inventive ways to create healthy alternatives to traditionally unhealthy comfort foods. Gabriella’s new line of products infused with cannabis-derived cannabinoids, including CBD and THC,…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 9:40 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc.’s (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Growth Strategy Includes Boosting Distribution Points, Upping Production

One-year, $12 million supply agreement signed with Tilray Inc. to support medical cannabis patients State-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse technology and cultivation operations enable 7ACRES to grow premier cannabis sustainably and at scale Ramping up to produce an estimated 50,000 kg at full capacity in 2019 7ACRES named ‘Brand of the Year’ at the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Awards The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) continues to build on its reputation as a global organization that produces and distributes consumer-centric, proprietary cannabis plant products. The company’s mission, aptly stated in an investor presentation (http://cnw.fm/94G9y), is to “make a positive…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Signature Gathering Slated to Start on Nebraska Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure

A petition that is intended to put medical marijuana on the ballot in 2020 has received approval from the Nebraska Secretary of State. This clears the way for the petitioners to start gathering signatures in order to have the ballot measure included among the issues to be voted on during the 2020 elections. Medical marijuana activists, together with two state senators (Anna Wishart and Adam Morfeld) formed a committee last year to explore ways of getting voters to decide on the matter. This was after numerous attempts to legalize medical marijuana through legislative means failed. The senators involved in this…

TuesdayMar 05, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – This is How Much Recreational Pot Canadians Bought in 2018

If you were asked to make a random guess about how much weed Canadians bought (and presumably consumed) since recreational marijuana was legalized in October last year, what would you say? Well, Statistics Canada released recreational cannabis sales data and the figures are surprising, to say the least. The statistics show that in October last year, Canadians bought recreational cannabis worth $32.7 million while November sales amounted to $40.4 million. In December, Canadians bought recreational cannabis products worth $41.9 million. These figures are considered to be highly reliable because the Canadian marijuana market is highly regulated. You should therefore not…

TuesdayMar 05, 2019 10:46 am

Growcentia Focuses on Boosting Crop Yields with Unique Microbial Biostimulants

Growcentia manufactures organically-derived plant biostimulants The company is developing premier probiotic products for agriculture Growcentia’s market-leading organic brand is Mammoth Microbes Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Growcentia focuses on enhancing plant growth and minimizing the environmental impacts of agriculture. The company increases crop yields by enhancing nutrient use efficiency with advanced microbial probiotics (live microbes). Growcentia employs a proprietary method developed by a team of PhD soil microbiologists. This innovative method creates a consortia of bacteria that have synergistic qualities for vital nutrient cycling functions in the growing cycle and are highly effective. Therefore, Growcentia is able to combine the…

TuesdayMar 05, 2019 10:13 am

Cannabis Compliance Training is a Big Deal and Now Easier Than Dispensaries Realize

The cannabis business is one of the only industries where one mistake from a front-end employee could shut the entire company down. With cannabis still federally prohibited – and legal states under intense scrutiny from their state regulatory boards – a cannabis entrepreneur’s business license could be revoked and criminal charges brought against them for any number of compliance errors made by anyone within their organization. In such a new and changing industry, it can be difficult for anyone to know all the rules and regulations to keep their operation in compliance. That’s where Maureen McNamara and the online Sell-SMaRT™…