Trying to tell the story of ancient cannabis is like trying to guess the picture on a puzzle with the majority of the pieces missing. Most of what we know about the historic uses of cannabis come from sparse archaeological evidence and oft doggy transl…
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DEA might start issuing cannabis cultivation permits in early 2021
After years of delay, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could soon begin issuing licenses to businesses and institutions to cultivate cannabis for scientists researching the plant. “I expect them to start issuing licenses no later than the first…
Oklahoma leads nation in marijuana cultivation licenses issued in 2020
While California is widely touted as the largest legal cannabis market in the world, analysis of cultivation license data from Cannabiz Media shows that Oklahoma narrowly surpassed the West Coast state in issuing commercial growing permits this year. O…
Marijuana Has Grown To Become Maine’s Most Valuable Crop
Sales of medical marijuana alone totaled nearly $222 million through October, making cannabis the state’s most valuable agricultural commodity. Cannabis is now Maine’s most valuable crop, besting the state’s signature agricultural products such as pota…
America Must Protect Its Craft Hemp And Cannabis Growers. Here’s Why.
As legalization sweeps the nation, craft, small-batch growers in both the cannabis and hemp industries are at risk. The price to play is steep. It costs an estimated $5 million to $10 million for a craft grower to enter the market, the Illinois Craft C…
Cultivation Under Covid (A Grower’s Life in Lockdown)
CANNABIS CULTURE – While many struggle with the stress and anxiety of isolation, Andy, of the Syracuse area in New York State, has kept a level head — by keeping his hands in the dirt. Andy was diagnosed with Lyme disease two years ago, and when COVI…
Cannabis Bill Must Permit Home Growing
There is no greater issue involving potential cannabis legalization in New Mexico than the issue of a home-growing option. It so important to the current political apparatus — mostly Democratic leadership — that they do not not want to discuss it. Be…
Cannabis cultivator leverages workflow and rebates to save money
Company: Siren Cannabis | Location: Portland, Oregon | Sector: Cultivation You might question the wisdom of Matt and Meghan Walstatter’s decision to leave Portland’s crowded dispensary scene to start a cultivation site in Oregon’s saturat…
Retrofitted Sea Cans To House Regina’s First Micro Cannabis Cultivator
A Saskatchewan company is preparing to grow marijuana in sea cans at an undisclosed location. Rick Turchet, president and CEO of VIGR Life Cannabis Inc. (VIGR), said they were recently issued two micro cultivation licences by Health Canada and have sta…
It’s Harvest Time For P.E.I.’s Budding Community Of Cannabis Growers
‘You can grow the best cannabis to its absolute potential and then completely ruin it when you harvest it’. Under a cloudy October sky, freelance photographer Sean Berrigan looks over his crop of organic outdoor cannabis plants while considering when t…