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ThursdayMay 24, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Solid Bedrock as US Heads Back to Industrial Hemp Roots

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With the announcement in April of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2018, the industry could be looking at a federal redefinition of hemp. Industrial hemp is a great source for CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with numerous medical applications ranging (http://cnw.fm/7tqIy). U.S. market projections for hemp range from $1.9 to $2.1 billion within the next two years and could hit $3 billion by 2021, according to one industry analyst (http://cnw.fm/MLA5w). This is great news for well-positioned sector players such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile), which recently executed a sizeable hemp-cultivation JV agreement.…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 1:34 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc.’s (ETST) Finalized Audits Provide a Boost to Investor Confidence

Company recently announced that its 2015 and 2016 YE audits have been finalized, its Form 10 has been submitted and it has commenced its 2017 fiscal year audit Strategically working to improve treatments for different diseases on a global scale Addressing the national health crisis of opioid addiction Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST), an innovative biotech company focused on developing medical devices for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields and marketing high-grade hemp cannabidiol (CBD), recently announced that its 2015 and 2016 audit process has been finalized and Form 10 has been submitted. ETST has now begun the 2017 fiscal…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:50 pm

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Sports Gambling as Positive Move for Cannabis Industry

Landmark ruling strikes down federal law that bans states from allowing sports gambling Legal experts posit that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision has important implications for state-legal marijuana programs Sunniva’s core subsidiaries, licensed tenant cultivators gear up to supply multibillion dollar recreational, medical cannabis industries in Canada, California Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), a vertically integrated medical cannabis and services provider operating in Canada and California, joins a growing cadre of voices lauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down a federal ban on sports gambling. The 7-2 landmark ruling in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Technology Boosts Prospects for Smoke-Free Nicotine Future

New FDA restrictions on Big Tobacco take effect Tobacco manufacturers turning to ‘reduced-risk’ products No edible nicotine products currently available DehydraTECH improves bio-absorption of nicotine taken orally Smoking may be a dying trend, but consumption of nicotine is not only very much alive; its longevity is assured by Big Tobacco’s foray into alternative tobacco and ‘reduced-risk’ products. Driven by increased public awareness and government policy, the pressure has been turned up on smokers to quit, and cigarette manufacturers are feeling the heat, as well. New regulations mandating warnings against the adverse health effects of smoking and the addictive power of…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 9:00 am

Opportunities for Growth Found in Burgeoning Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada appears to be certain by the end of summer. The legislation to begin that process was passed by the government in late 2017 and passed a second reading in the country’s Senate in March 2018; the final vote is scheduled for June of this year, and the passage appears all but certain. Approval of the law — along with the fact that recreational cannabis is already legal in nine U.S. states — will spark an industry that forecasts indicate may reach as high as $12B in North America…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 3:34 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Providing Seed-to-Sale Transparency

An intelligent authentic platform centered on transparency and intellectual property WeedMD one of the first federally-licensed producers to integrate blockchain technology Provides a verifiable chain of evidence from genome-to-sale BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX), a full-service software company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks cannabis intellectual property (“IP”) from genome to sale. The company is dedicated to making the platform safe, comfortable and financially rewarding for breeders and growers of all sizes. The platform protects the intellectual property of producers in the cannabis industry while giving customers full transparency. By…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 2:41 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Advancing CBD Hemp Farming JV in Scio, Oregon

Company’s joint venture (JV) with Global Hemp Group, Inc. covers a 109-acre farm in Scio, Oregon, to support over 20,000 high-yielding CBD hemp clones being purchased to meet the early June targeted planting schedule Company’s hempSMART™ subsidiary focuses on consumer access to the highest quality hemp-derived CBD products Politicians are increasingly getting behind the hemp industry Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) offers investors the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries. The company’s goal is to create an umbrella under which it will place an array of portfolio companies…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 1:35 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Grows Cannabis Footprint with Acquisitions of SpeedyGrow and SpeedyVeg

SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses in Colorado to grow and process hemp SpeedyVeg is designed to accelerate plant growth in the cannabis industry REFG’s integrated Green financial processing system creates a cashless environment for the cannabis industry Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) has expanded its role in the cannabis market through its acquisitions of Colorado-licensed SpeedyGrow and organic soil accelerator SpeedyVeg, with its proprietary formula geared to maximize plant yield (http://cnw.fm/tXc0L). SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses to grow and process hemp in Colorado. SpeedyVeg is focused on the cannabis industry, with an organic nutrient designed…

FridayMay 18, 2018 2:31 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) CEO Discusses Growing Need for Reliable Cannabis Testing, Industry Investment Opportunities at The MoneyShow Las Vegas

CEO and co-founder William Waldrop attended several events, detailed his company’s operations and growth plans in the context of a rapidly expanding cannabis market with its associated auxiliary services Special Cannabis Investing Event was included in The MoneyShow Las Vegas schedule, with prominent industry speakers in attendance Topics of discussion revolved around medical and recreational marijuana, ancillary services, investment opportunities, leading companies and more The rapid expansion of the cannabis industry over the last couple of years took center stage at The MoneyShow Las Vegas on May 14-16, with multiple workshops, meetings and panels organized as part of a special…

FridayMay 18, 2018 12:11 pm

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Advancing in Oregon Cultivation of Versatile Hemp Plant

Joint venture with MCOA establishing hemp farms in U.S. and Canada CBD hemp propagation phase and the development of outdoor-indoor facilities to maintain year-round cycle Oregon farm covers 109 acres; greenhouses will add 19,296 square feet of indoor production space Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF), a company dedicated to building a portfolio of hemp-friendly businesses intent on producing the ancient crop renowned for its use in paper, textiles, rope and building materials, is celebrating the recent property acquisition and the advancement of its farming operations in Scio, Oregon. “Garden operations are well underway at the…