The “Helpers” In The Cannabis Industry – Responding to COVID-19
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 30, 2020 0
By Bethany Moore, NCIA’s Communications Manager As the entire world continues to navigate through the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, it can sometimes be difficult to see the silver lining. A beloved public television figure known as Mister Rogers famously told the story of how his mother urged him while watching... Read more
Chuck Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer for Dixie Brands, Inc. and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of company operations, production, sales, finance and long-term strategic planning. As one of two original founders of the Dixie Elixirs and Edibles Company, along with Tripp... Read more
Dixie Brands, a Denver-Based Weed Edibles Company, Will Change Name
Marijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana June 30, 2020 0
Dixie Brands, a Denver-based marijuana edibles and drink manufacturer with operations in six states, will change the brand’s name, according to an announcement from the company. The company is making the move given the historical context of “Dixie,” a word connected to the South with disputed origins dating back... Read more
Is marijuana the next recovery revolution for pro athletes?
CBDMarijuana Industry NewsMedical Marijuana June 30, 2020 0
June 30, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Other reviews show how cannabis also delivers a mental boost for athletes. Studies have shown training with marijuana increases focus and motivation in the gym. But it can also allow professionals and amateurs alike to reduce anxiety, depression, and tension in competition,... Read more
Half of Cannabis Executives Slash Revenue Forecasts Due to Coronavirus, Reallocating Marketing Budgets to Digital Media and Virtual Events
Marijuana Industry News June 30, 2020 0
New study quantifies the impact of COVID-19, with 56% of executives moving marketing spend to online events and digital media and 39% planning to scale-back staffing. Cannabis executives report slashing budgets and significant disruption to suppliers and services during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new report published by... Read more
Texas university, firm to study lighting effects on hemp terpenes, other molecules
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 30, 2020 0
The University of Texas at Arlington is partnering with a grow-light company to research different lighting effects on terpenes and other molecules in hemp. UTA’s Kevin Schug and the university’s Collaborative Laboratories for Environmental Analysis and Remediation is working with Curtis Mathes Grow Lights Inc., the company announced Tuesday.... Read more
Former Marine Amy McGrath wins Democratic primary to face U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 30, 2020 0
Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath is the Democratic Party’s choice to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell this November. The Associated Press on Tuesday afternoon called the race for McGrath over state Rep. Charles Booker, one week after Kentucky’s U.S. Senate primary election. The call came as absentee... Read more
Overheard at HIDC: Collaborate to strike distribution deals for smokable hemp and other hemp-derived products
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 30, 2020 0
“Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered” – and that’s a good way to think about seeking out large distribution deals for smokable hemp products, according to Jackson Garth, CEO of Verde Leaf Group, an Atlanta-based vertically integrated hemp operator. Garth told entrepreneurs at the Hemp Industry Daily Conference Direct... Read more
This Pot Stock Is Proving to Be the Most Stable One in the Industry
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing June 30, 2020 0
Marijuana Stock Volatility In a sector already renowned for its volatility, marijuana stocks didn’t get a lot of favors from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic collapse. Quite the opposite: many pot companies saw their share values plummet, followed by a strong rally post-March. But one pot stock saw... Read more
