UNITED STATES, August 28, 2019 (HEMP INDUSTRY DAILY) - A Kentucky company planning to develop hemp-derived wood products has begun production even as it appeals a 25% tariff on some equipment from China.
Fibonacci opened its $5.8 million facility in Murray, Kentucky, this week.
The company, which plans to employ 25 people...
U.S., September 23, 2019 (CANNABISNOW)- The provincial city of Cosenza — in the region of Calabria, the southern tip of Italy’s boot — is hardly one of the country’s metropolitan centers. But, amidst the town’s narrow streets, several low-THC cannabis shops are open for business.
One of the most prominent...
UNITED STATES, October 29, 2019 (HEMP INDUSTRY DAILY)- Researchers from Virginia Tech have been tapped to predict the trajectory of wind-dispersed hemp pollen, a major concern for outdoor growers of marijuana and flower varieties of hemp.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has devoted $500,000 to look at the path of...
U.S, November 11, 2020 (CANNABISNOW) On Veterans Day, many of America’s former soldiers find themselves without access to plant medicine that can treat many common illnesses, including PTSD. Congress has been silent despite cannabis legalization sweeping the nation.
The percentage of military...
U.S, March 19, 2020 (HEMPGAZETTE) Early this week, Americans For Safe Access sent a letter to governors and directors of state medical cannabis programs across the USA requesting immediate action be taken to ensure medical cannabis access is maintained during the COVID-19 crisis.
A New Hampshire House committee approved legislation to legalize the possession and limited cultivation of cannabis this week, while a New Mexico Senate panel voted to advance that state’s adult-use legislation.
This week, The New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety...
U.S, April 17, 2020 (MARIJUANABUSINESSDAILY) Marijuana retail businesses in markets that depend on travelers and tourism for at least a portion of their sales are being forced to pivot in response to the coronavirus pandemic in part by appealing more to local customers.
Stay-at-home...
U.S, July 10, 2020 (MERRYJANE) The task force, created in partnership with Bernie Sanders, does advocate for decriminalizing pot and mass-expungement, but not legalizing adult-use cannabis — only medical marijuana.
Two-thirds of Americans want to put an end to cannabis prohibition, according to Newsweek. Even so,...
The healthcare sector contains a diverse array of industries, with activities ranging from research to manufacturing to facilities management.
Drugs
Drug manufacturers can further be broken down into biotechnology firms, major pharmaceutical firms, and makers of generic drugs. The biotech industry...
U.S, January 1, 2021 (CANNABISNOW) A bill signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer last week enables veterinarians in the state to discuss cannabis treatments with pet owners.
Prior to the signing, the ability to discuss industrial hemp or marijuana-based treatments was a...