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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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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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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“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
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