With a value of $6.2 billion in 2020, the wholesale harvest value of adult-use cannabis is now America’s fifth most valuable crop, trailing only corn ($61 billion), soybeans ($46 billion), hay ($17.3 billion), and wheat ($9.3 billion), according to Leafly’s first-ever “Cannabis Harvest Report 2021.” And that’s not the half of it. The $6.2 billion in …
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Practically the entire world knows that Snoop Dogg smokes tons of weed. But have you ever wondered how much he smokes in a day? According to the man himself, he smokes a whopping 81 blunts a day, 7 days per week. If that is true, then ganja must indeed be safe. http://herb.co/news/culture/weed-snoop/
The 13-time All-Star and 3-time NBA Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade has announced a limited-edition cannabis line with the California weed brand Jeeter. The drop includes 3 exclusive strains and is available in a unique book format that echoes the recent release of Wade’s photographic memoir, Dwyane. Each preroll pack will also come with a copy of the memoir. http://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2021/12/15/dwyane-wade-announces-limited-edition-cannabis-line-with-jeeter/
Malta is set to become the first country in Europe to legalize marijuana. This very small country in the Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast with its history, culture and beaches is a great tourist destination. The legislation would allow adults 18 and older to possess up to seven grams of cannabis and …
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Many people smoke marijuana; others prefer to vape it and there are some who eat it. And now you also can drink it! Here’s a rundown of cannabis drinks on the market. http://herb.co/learn/10-cannabis-drinks-you-must-try/
CNBC’s Frank Holland joins Shep Smith to report on cannabis bars that are popping up in cities all around the country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TTj-un_lgk
It’s conventional wisdom that’s been passed down for generations and is accepted as de facto gospel among marijuana smokers — the longer you hold the smoke in your lungs, the stronger the effect. And while holding your breath and taking strong, deep inhalations can produce a stronger feeling, research has found that the longer you …
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It is hard to escape the delicious irony of Good Ganja Sense – a website recently launched by the government of Jamaica as part of a campaign to promote the safe medical use of weed. This is a government, after all, that used to send people to prison for this. The times are a changing. …
Imagine living in a world where you can smoke a joint rolled with 24K gold paper and packed with weed that costs $800 per ounce. http://herb.co/news/industry/expensive-joint/
The world of cannabis is becoming more and more mainstream. UBER will now allow users in Ontario, Canada, to place orders for cannabis on its Uber Eats app. True, this is in Canada, but it is an indication of the opportunity that many big businesses see in cannabis and of the explosion that is likely …
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Can you think of a hotel anywhere in the US that offers a pre-roll at breakfast along with coffee, yogurt, and burritos? We just heard of one. Welcome to Mine and Farm, a nine-room bed-and-breakfast in Guerneville, CA. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/02/mine-and-farm-hotel-pre-roll-breakfast/
“It’s accepted now,” said one senior. “You used to have to sneak in the back alley to purchase it, but now you can just walk right into the store and buy it, just like you would go to Publix or Winn-Dixie.” http://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2021/11/01/seniors-are-using-marijuana-more-than-ever-before/
Another well known athlete enters the cannabis business. This time it’s former NFL running back and Heisman trophy winner, Ricky Williams with his Highsman brand. Williams was suspended five times during his NFL career for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, missing two full seasons. In March, the NFL announced it would end suspensions for positive cannabis …
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Luxembourg is set to become the first European nation to legalize the growing and use of cannabis. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 will be allowed to use cannabis, and to grow up to four plants per household, which would make it the first country in Europe to fully legalize the production and consumption of …
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As the country’s support for marijuana legalization grows, some employers are now looking at the once-taboo subject of weed and work differently. http://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/how-cannabis-legalization-is-changing-the-workplace-122956357781
The partnership between NBA superstars Allen Iverson and Al Harrington is launching a line of very attractive looking cannabis products and merchandise via Harrington’s company, Viola Brands. http://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/10/02/nba-legends-allen-iverson-al-harrington-release-their-new-cannabis-strain-merch/
Hello startup entrepreneurs and freelancers. Is finding a weed-friendly co-working space one of the things on your to-do list? We’ve found one for you. If you’re in Chicago or San Diego, you should check out the members-only We Toke Club. http://www.businessinsider.com/trying-a-cannabis-weed-cbd-420-friendly-coworking-space-chicago-2021-9
Please keep your edibles away from your furry friends! Vets report that cannabis intoxication among dogs has been increasing by leaps and bounds. http://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-30/dogs-stoned-cannabis-edibles-reports-increase
Former NBA super star Chris Webber has announced that he’s opening a multimillion-dollar cannabis “compound” in his native city of Detroit. What’s this with sports stars and cannabis? And NBA athletes, in particular. http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/574411-former-nba-player-chris-webber-opening-175m-cannabis-compound?rl=1
Heard of Urb Rocks? It’s a THC-infused flavor-popping crystal candy made by a Wisconsin company. Like most other THC products, it will get you high. Unlike other products, though, the THC in Urb Rocks is sourced from hemp, which means it’s technically legal for sale in most states. http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/delta-9-delta-8-thc-marijuana-hemp-1231832/
Cannabis myths are not exclusive to weed know-nothings. There are also avid potheads who spout all kinds of nonsense. Here are the top 5 cannabis myths debunked. http://cannabislifenetwork.com/top-five-cannabis-myths-debunked/
Amazon seems to be getting more and more engaged with cannabis and especially with issues related to fairness and, in particular, with respect to its own actions and employees. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-reconsiders-worker-cannabis-marijuana-screening-142918217.html
Over 150 influencers, advocates. politicians, and experts, including Drake are urging President Biden to deliver on his promise to pardon all non-violent cannabis offenders. http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/entertainers-athletes-double-down-on-biden
Advice on how and where to achieve the weed vacation we know you have fantasized about. And not just anywhere, but in Jamaica. The home for ganja! http://lacannabisnews.com/realize-your-ganja-vacation-fantasy/
People vacation in Italy for lots of different reasons. Many people go for the historic sites in cities like Rome and Florence; some go for the food; you may have other interests. Italy is planning a referendum to decriminalize marijuana next year giving potheads a whole new set of reasons for an Italian vacation. http://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/europe/italy-cannabis-referendum-scli-intl/index.html
Amazon has a plan to address its critical shortage of delivery drivers. The company is advising its delivery partners — the mom and pops that operate its ubiquitous blue Amazon vans — to prominently advertise that they don’t screen applicants for marijuana use
Attitudes towards marijuana have been changing in America and around the world. So have public opinion and drug laws. But not everywhere. And there remains several countries where change is not going to happen any time soon. http://herb.co/news/travel/strictest-weed-laws-around-the-world/
Cannabis is booming. US sales topped $18bn last year and the industry currently accounts for 321,000 full-time jobs across 37 states. Cannabis is also creating jobs faster than any other industry in the US. But for many Black Americans – who are close to four times as likely to be arrested for cannabis charges as white people …
Barely a quarter of cannabis users trust their doctor to provide them with reliable information about medical cannabis and how to use it to treat their medical or health conditions, according to a recent survey. http://cannigma.com/research/do-you-trust-your-doctor-about-cannabis/
Just in case you’re planning a vacation in Denver. http://www.westword.com/marijuana/marijuana-tourist-wonders-denver-worth-visiting-12190566
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