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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…

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 11:35 am

Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) is Now City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR)

Company recently announced a name change and opened on the Canadian Securities Exchange It has acquired a wholly owned subsidiary focused on seed-to-retail offerings in the rapidly growing cannabis industry Company is assembling a top management team with an extensive content base focused on long-term returns On March 5, 2019, the company formally known as Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) opened on the Canadian Securities Exchange under new corporate name City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR). The company’s focus continues to be on assessing and potentially acquiring targets in the cannabis industry through diversification. The full announcement and explanation…

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:52 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Positioned for Strong 2019 Gains through CBD Biotech Co. Ltd. Subsidiary

The hemp-CBD industry is estimated to reach $22 billion by 2020 While still focusing on providing financial information and services, ChineseInvestors.com also aims to be a recognizable leader in the hemp-based CBD oil industry The company is considering a Nasdaq IPO for subsidiary CBD Biotech Co. Ltd. by late FY2019 or the following year ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and Canada, is looking to gain momentum in its hemp-based CBD product and service division through a variety of avenues. Aside from retail, online and direct sales of hemp-based products,…

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:35 am

These People are Learning to Grow the Best Cannabis and You Can Too

One of the most crucial sectors in the fast-growing cannabis industry is cultivation – growing the plant itself. All sorts of opportunities continue to emerge in this sector, and yet growing quality cannabis is a process that requires a lot of special knowledge that you want to get just right for best possible end results. After all, one small mistake in a grow operation could cost a company millions of dollars in losses. This is exactly why people and teams are going through Green Flower Academy's online Cannabis Cultivation Certificate Program where they learn directly from top industry master growers. In this month's Academy…

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,…