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The popularity of cannabidiol can be attributed in part to its purported anxiety- and stress-relieving properties. Its consumption will not get the user high because it is a nonpsychoactive compound of marijuana. The benefits of CBD have been embraced by the wellness community, and the compound can be found in beverages, edibles, capsules and oils. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Combining CBD with Adaptogens Achieves Better Results”

Huge numbers of students in the United States are considering studying marijuana-related programs in major universities, especially with the numerous job openings in the cannabis industry. Estimates show that the marijuana industry will support more than 400,000 jobs this year, based on the current rates of growth. Recent reports also show that by 2029, cannabis … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Cannabis Degrees Becoming Popular as More Universities Offer Them”

The USDA announced last week that it would be teaming up with Cornell University to hold a webinar series that promoted hemp education. According to a press release, the series will feature experts in hemp production, research and academia as well as the private industry. The first episode, which was held last week, focused on … Continue reading “420 with CNW — USDA Partners with Cornell University to Conduct Hemp Webinars”

The sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, recently stated that he’s planning to attach an amendment to the proposal for a broader measure that deals with innovation and research in the manufacturing and technology sectors. The congressman is looking for another vehicle to pursue his initiative after it was removed from a … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Congressman Wants to Add Cannabis Banking Language to America COMPETES Act”

Hemp seed oil has many uses. Did you know that hemp oils can be used to improve and care for one’s nails, hair and skin? Below we look at a couple of ways to use hemp seed oil in body care. As a moisturizer Hemp oils have a lot of nutrients, including omega fatty acids, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Seven Ways Hemp Seed Oil Can Be Used in Body Care”

Late last year, a GOP Congresswoman sent waves across America’s nascent cannabis industry when she introduced a bill to end federal cannabis prohibition in the country and regulate the controversial plant. With cannabis reform being seen as a primarily progressive effort spearheaded by the left, Rep. Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act was meant to act … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Amazon Backs Republican-Led Bill Ending Federal Cannabis Prohibition”

Smoking cannabis flower is the most popular way to consume the popular drug. For decades, centuries even, it was the most common way of taking cannabis. However, there has been an increasing number of people, both regular users and newbies, who have been turning away from smoking to edibles in the past decade or two. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Long Will Cannabis Edibles Remain in the Body?”

Over the past couple of decades, there has been a major decline in drinking culture. Unlike their predecessors, younger generations simply aren’t drinking as much alcohol. The World Health Organization reports that the number of drinkers worldwide has decreased by 5% and by up to 10% in some European countries since 2000. Last year, alcohol … Continue reading “420 with CNW — What Could the Future Hold for Functional Drinks?”

For quite a while, cannabis cultivators relied on plastic in their operations. Despite being colloquially known as “weed,” high-quality cannabis requires specific conditions during certain growth periods for maximum growth. In the past, hemp and cannabis cultivators, especially those that employed outdoor grows, have used plastics to fight weeds, pot plants, and construct trellises. Many … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Cannabis Cultivators Are Reducing Plastics Use in Their Operations”