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Impact of Ukraine War on Cannabis Cultivation

Nitrogen-based fertilizers are in increasing tight supply due to the war in Ukraine. Russia is the leading supplier of high-nitrogen fertilizer, and sanctions on Russia from the U.S., Europe, and other nations are disrupting the fertilizer market. Russia and Ukraine supply 4.3 metric tons of fertilizer to the export market. Sanctions are disrupting the fertilizer […]

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Yes, Delta-8 THC Products Are Legal on the Federal Level

When the federal government made hemp legal, they effectively legalized other compounds found in hemp legal, also. And, Delta-9 THC – the psychoactive compound THC that gives people a cannabis high – is still illegal in marijuana in amounts greater than 0.3 percent by weight. But Delta-8 THC, which has mild psychoactive effects, is not […]

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Cannabis Financing and the Changing Landscape

In 2018, cannabis industry financing was the domain of private companies that acquired equity in cannabis companies in exchange for financing dollars. The fourth quarter of 2018 had the largest total investment capital the industry had seen to date, with private investors raising 86 percent of capital funding of $1.3 billion. Major cannabis companies raised […]

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How To Make and Preserve Homemade Edibles

Storing cannabis edibles the right way can make them taste better and last longer. You spent the time to make your own homemade edibles, so now how do you store them? Fortunately, there are ways to preserve your edibles to ensure that they will stay fresh long enough for you to enjoy the fruits of […]

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Cannabutter Edible Calculator: Cannabis Dosage Calculation

Edible Calculator for Cannabutter Ratios [custom_calc]   Need to determine the dosage of THC or CBD in your homemade edibles? An edible calculator is your solution. This straightforward guide will detail how a edible ration calculator can estimate the potency of your cannabis treats, helping you to infuse them safely and effectively. Learn how to […]

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Legal Marijuana Lowers Demand for Prescription Medications

Recreational or medical marijuana is available in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Researchers have found a decline in prescription medication use in states with legalized marijuana, and in some cases, the decline has been significant. People get a prescription for cannabis and use it as a substitute for drugs to treat pain, depression, […]

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Tribes Left Behind by U.S. Cannabis Laws

Laws legalizing the use of recreational and medical marijuana are sweeping the nation. California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana back in 1996. As of early 2022, 37 states have now legalized medical marijuana and 18 states have made marijuana legal for adult-use. These numbers will likely continue to grow as more states […]

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NFTs are Coming for the Cannabis Industry. Is That a Good Thing?

Anyone who has access to the Internet or uses social media has probably heard of NFTs. NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens,” are digital assets on a blockchain and cannot be copied. Although they only exist virtually, NFTs typically represent real-world assets such as videos, video games, music, real estate property, and digital art. During the spring […]

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What Are The Origins of Cannabis?

The study of the origins of cannabis makes it clear that the reason is so ubiquitous in our modern world is because of its versatility. The three recognized uses of cannabis are as medicine, as material for rope and cloth, and as an intoxicant. Hemp for rope and cloth was by far the most popular […]

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Does CBD Help You Sleep? Here’s What We Know

Using CBD for sleep is becoming a popular trend, and for good reason. With nearly 70 million Americans suffering from a sleep disorder, it’s no wonder people are looking for a natural sleep aid, especially when the effects of pharmaceutical sleep aids can last longer than desired and leave you feeling groggy or nauseous. Looking […]

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