New York’s bid to legalize the adult use of cannabis is dead for the current legislative session, according to the bill’s primary sponsor. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Democratic Sen. Liz Krueger said that efforts to pass the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) had fallen short. “It... Read more
Hemp genetics, inputs to become more accessible after Farm Bill implementation
(Third in a five-part series examining the shortage of feminized hempseeds and clones and its effects on the hemp industry. To read the previous installment, click here.) When the 2018 Farm Bill passed in December, it opened up myriad new opportunities for hemp professionals, including better access to genetics. But... Read more
CannTrust Establishes U.S. Operations VAUGHAN, ON, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Today, CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST), a federally regulated licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis with more than 72,000 patients in Canada, announced that it is establishing operations in the United... Read more
Commissioned acres increase to 862 in 2019 from 300 in 2018 BOULDER, CO, June 19, 2019 /CNW/ – Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“Charlotte’s Web” or the “Company”) (TSX:CWEB, OTCQX:CWBHF), the market leader in hemp CBD extract products, today reported final hemp planting for its 2019 growing season. In order... Read more
Exclusive Interview with MJ Freeway Co-Founder and CEO Jessica Billingsley Almost 10 years ago, cannabis compliance technology company MJ Freeway started as a seed-to-sale tracking company in the cannabis space. Today, the company is publicly traded and operating in the United States and 13 other countries. Co-Founder and CEO Jessica... Read more
Intrexon Corporation and Surterra Wellness Partner in $100mm Deal to Advance Commercial Scale Fermentation-based Cannabinoid Production Exclusive Global Agreement to Transform Surterra’s Ability to Produce Specific Cannabinoids to Meet Growing Demand, Boost Innovation and Product Development BUDAPEST, Hungary and ATLANTA, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Intrexon Corporation (Intrexon) (NASDAQ:... Read more
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (“Delta 9” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NINE) (OTCQX: VRNDF) is pleased to report that its offering, previously announced on June 17, 2019 (the “Offering”), will be for an offering size of a minimum of $10,000,000 and up... Read more
Jushi Holdings Inc. Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Interests In Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Holders BOCA RATON, Fla., June 17, 2019 /CNW/ — Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”)(NEO: JUSH.B), a multi-state cannabis and hemp operator, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement... Read more
A newly revised bill to legalize marijuana in New York is being circulated as lawmakers work to reach a deal before the end of the legislative session this week. The 11th-hour push comes amid disputes over how tax revenue from cannabis sales should be allocated and other details of... Read more
Last week, the US Border Control announced a gigantic drug bust had been made by Mexican authorities using technology and training from US government agencies. Mexican officials torched a 13 square mile marijuana growing operation six miles from the US-Mexico border in La Rumorosa, Baja California. Law enforcement officials... Read more
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