A new study has been published by the Harm Reduction Journal that finds a correlation between daily marijuana users and a lowered risk of opioid use from those with past addictions. The team surveyed 2,316 subjects who were suffering from Opioid Use Disorder. Of them, 51 percent were using cannabis. Those that were using cannabis […]
In some news that will seem entirely antiquated in just a few years, one of the best American runners has tested positive for marijuana, and will probably have to miss a chance at winning a gold medal in the upcoming Olympics. Richardson has been breaking records in the 100-meter dash, but after testing positive last […]
Oregon lawmakers have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC. A bill that cleared the legislature Saturday and now awaits Gov. Kate Brown’s signature would ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors, reported (Medford’s) KDRV-TV. According to co-sponsor Rep. Lily Morgan, the legislation was drafted with input from several […]
Meet the top dog at Leech Tishman! Rio Sampson Job Title: Top Dog Job Responsibilities: Since appearing in this feature last year, Rio has achieved a whole new level of status in the neighborhood. He’s unquestionably the top dog. Walking him has become especially difficult, as other dogs consistently stop him to ask for his […]
After many successful years on television, Conan O’Brien is finally retiring. Since he is retiring, he has become more and more loose with what he does on live television. In his most recent episode of the late show, he hosted Seth Rogen and proceeded to smoke a joint with him on live television. Conan explained […]
(This is the 12th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for marijuana and hemp growers. The previous installment is available here.) In unseasonable heat, marijuana and hemp plants can wilt, droop, curl and even stop trichome production. Overheated plants will also experience slow nutrient uptake and perspire too quickly. All of that is happening in […]
(This is the 11th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for hemp and marijuana growers. The previous installment is available here.) For a cannabis cultivator, fertilizer and irrigation can be some of the steepest costs after labor. But the two steps are arguably the most important parts of any grow operation. Enter the term “fertigation,” […]
Sustainability is the next frontier that the cannabis industry needs to conquer, according to one cannabis CEO whose company is making moves to reduce and offset carbon emissions. Now, he’s challenging others to follow suit. The goal for Hexo Corp. is ambitious: offset the company’s operational carbon emissions and the personal emissions of some 1,200 […]
A privately held CBD consumer packaged goods company has purchased an Oregon-grown CBD brand and with it, increased its distribution access to 18,000 retail stores nationwide. Kadenwood LLC, based in Newport Beach, California, announced Wednesday that it has acquired the Social CBD brand from Portland-based Sentia Wellness. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The […]
(This is the 10th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for hemp and marijuana growers. The previous installment is available here.) It’s no secret that many insects love cannabis, but research shows that four main pests do the majority of damage to outdoor cultivation. According to Whitney Cranshaw, an entomology professor and extension specialist at […]
