US House Gives Final Approval To Marijuana Banking Reform Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed cannabis banking reform by a strong bipartisan vote of 321-101 on Monday, the first major piece of marijuana legislation approved by the new Democratic-controlled Congress. The bill was overwhelmingly supported earlier in the...
Get Ready For Federal Cannabis Legislation That Will Require GMP Certification – Read Air-Lock The Doors
Marijuana and hemp cultivators and manufacturers are preparing to compete when legal changes clear the way for national and global THC and CBD sales by making big investments in technology such as microbial monitoring and airflow analysis (and air-locking doors). The...
Legal Pot Industry Calls For Crackdown On Delta 8
A growing number of Chicago businesses are now exploiting a loophole in federal law that appears to allow the unfettered sale of a trendy hemp byproduct called Delta-8-THC, which has commonly been described as “marijuana-lite” or “diet weed.” Retailers across the city...
Runners High 5K To Host April 18 Kairos Canna Film Festival And Aug. 5K On Belle Isle
Runner’s High 5K, the non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cannabis research initiatives while spreading awareness about the positive benefits of cannabis for athletes and non-athletes, is announcing two exciting upcoming...
Study: Michigan Generated 8th Most Marijuana Taxes In 2020
A new study shows Michigan generated the No. 8 most in marijuana taxes in 2020 with $31 million, youth marijuana usage decreased while adult usage increased. Following New York’s monumental announcement, 16 states and D.C. have now fully legalized marijuana and 11...
MRA New Guidance for Research and Development Testing
he MRA is providing clarification and guidance for when research and development (R&D) testing is permitted. The bulletin can be found here.
Viridis Laboratories Achieves Major Accreditation For Second Laboratory In Bay City
Viridis Laboratories today announced its Bay City location has received accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and the Americans for Safe Access (ASA) requirements, the highest accreditation awarded to cannabis testing laboratories, and a Patient Focused Certification (PFC)...
Tess Bennett, Editor of Hemp Grower Magazine, Shares Her Insight About The Hemp Industry
Theresa ("Tess") Bennett, Editor of Hemp Grower magazine. Tess is responsible for driving the editorial direction and running the daily operations of the monthly print magazine, under the leadership of Editorial Director Noelle Skodzinski. She also works with Digital...
IRS Has Spent Years Training Agents On Marijuana Audits
The IRS has been training its agents for at least eight years in the finer details of auditing marijuana companies, using PowerPoint presentations that outline everything from legal precedents to questions that should be asked during interviews with business owners....
High Life Farms Debuts Nuggies, THC-Infused Chocolate Pretzels
Multistate Cannabis operator High Life Farms has launched a new line Chocolate snacks to hit the shelves: Nuggies, a bite-sized, pretzel cores with THC infused outer shells is introduced with chocolate peanut butter-covered pretzel. Nuggies are currently available for...
