The Business of Cannabis

New York Hemp Farmers Can Grow Marijuana Under 2-Year Program

Feb 27, 2022 | National

Some New York hemp farmers will be licensed to grow marijuana for two years under a bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week. State officials say they are setting up a conditional marijuana licensing program for hemp growers to ensure there will be sufficient...

What Happens To Cannabis Growers If Hemp Farmers Can Also Get Into THC Market?

Feb 23, 2022 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

On Four20 Post Live Feb. 23 we debated a proposed new regulation offered by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (formerly Marijuana Regulatory Agency) which would allow hemp farmers to see their plants to cannabis processors who then could convert it to THC for use in...

PepsiCo Launches Drink Infused With Hemp Under Rockstar Brand

Feb 14, 2022 | National

Soft drink giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new hemp seed-infused energy drinks in the US market, following relative success in Germany last year. The hemp extract is combined with a number of other herbals to promote relaxation. The selection of...

Annie Rouse Of OP Innovates Talks COVID And Cannabis on iHemp Hour Feb. 10 at 6 PM

Feb 10, 2022 | Michigan

Annie Rouse is co-founder and COO of OP Innovates, an innovative formulations and sustainable manufacturing company offering improved bioavailability through its patent-pending organic delivery system, Naturia+™. OP Innovates offers Naturia+ in bulk and private/white...

Lower Cost Hemp And THC Oils Coming From ICON Processors

Feb 10, 2022 | FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

On Four20 Post Feb. 9, Fabio Rodi joined us to update progress on the hemp processing facility he’s building in West Michigan as well as the others he owns in Vermont and Massachusetts that extract CBD oils using his Isolex technology. Four20 Post is moderated by Mike...