Due to the increased usage of cannabis within the US over the last few years, we are beginning to see adverse effects on those who are choosing to use the drug. In an article on Yahoo by Nate Guzowski, he explains that people who are using edibles are experiencing negative effects due to overconsumption. Edibles, […]
A rather weak earnings report was expected yesterday for the company Aurora Cannabis, but in a move that pretty much confirms its negative outlook, the company delayed the release without any explanation, while also laying off 8% of their workforce. Even before these numbers were expected to come out, stocks across the board for Canadian […]
A Cornell researcher will lead a weed-management study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture to develop best management practices for weed control in hemp crops. Lynn Sosnokie, assistant professor in Cornell University’s School of Integrative Plant Science, is collaborating with researchers at several other universities on the $325,000 […]
Students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are examining the content of CBD products to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for in each dose. The project was started over the summer by two SIU researchers and a student in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. The team […]
A Minnesota court says that a liquid mixture containing THC, even if it is derived from hemp, is a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance under state law. The state Court of Appeals made the ruling when it upheld a criminal conviction. Justices said that tetrahydrocannabinols are included under the state’s Controlled Substances Act. They ruled that […]
If only Amazon had their own social media platform… Continuing it’s vow to fight for weed legalization, Amazon has released a statement that further solidifies their opinion, written by Beth Galetti, their Senior Vice President of Human Resources. One of the main announcements they make is that they have allowed previous employees who had been […]
In response to the public outrage regarding the suspension of American athlete Sha’Carri Richardson for testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be reevaluating their policies. Currently, WADA deems THC, the primary psychoactive compound of marijuana, a “substance of abuse” on its 2021 prohibited list. All cannabis-based products […]
Much has been said about the vague and shadowy policies that Facebook has regarding marijuana on their platform. However, it does seem that they have been consistently conservative when it comes to the topic, so most of us have erred on the side of not doing much on the platform. But what about the other […]
Hemp clothing is the way of the future. The material puts common cotton in the dust. Hemp, unlike cotton is known for staying stink-free just like wool. Hemp fibers also last significantly longer than cotton shirts leading to a more environmentally friendly type of clothing. Hemp as a plant is also naturally insect-resistant and requires […]
Governor John Carney (D) signed legislation into law on September 17, 2021 which amends marijuana possession penalties for those under the age of 21. House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The bill also removes a provision requiring monetary […]
