Category Archives: CBD

[ad_1] It’s time for MJBizCon! This year’s show features 1,400 exhibitors, 320,000 square feet of expo floow, and more than 180 speakers. Plus, pre-show forums give niche operators a chance to connect with those specifically in their field before the big show kicks off. Among the many exhibitors bringing their best and brightest together in […]

[ad_1] One of the biggest questions when talking about cannabis is when will the United States legalize it? Will it ever happen? The short answer is yes, it’s coming. But when? To help others understand when legalization will arrive, I decided to create “the Cannabis Clock.” The Cannabis Clock is modeled after the Doomsday Clock. […]

[ad_1] Five states voted on adult-use cannabis legalization yesterday. Two of the five approved the measure. Maryland and Missouri voted in favor of recreational use, while Arkansas, South Dakota, and North Dakota rejected cannabis legalization.  The results are an encouraging signal that even conservative portions of the country are becoming more tolerant of cannabis. There […]

[ad_1] Cannabis culture has always been about community. Sharing favorite strains with friends, helping patients access the medicine they need, or even advancing sustainable practices through hemp — all promote the notion of putting people and the planet first. Dip Devices is one company on a mission to improve our world one dab at a […]

[ad_1] Cannabis is an industry that involves a certain amount of risk. Banking and financing can be a challenge and growth can be unpredictable. Since cannabis is a highly sought after asset, theft and robbery are also risks for dispensaries. To help mitigate this risk, Sacramento, California, is mandating that cannabis dispensaries in the downtown […]

[ad_1] Compliance, compliance, compliance. It’s a word everyone in the cannabis industry has to consider daily. Compliance regulations are largely a positive thing for consumers, ensuring products are accurately labeled, sufficiently packaged, and safe from small hands that may mistake a THC-infused gummy for a piece of candy.  However, some regulations render the manufacturing and […]

[ad_1] Research from Vantage predicts America’s CBD market will reach $47.22 billion by 2028. People use hemp-derived CBD on their skin, in drinks, and even give it to pets. While hemp oil is safe, is it created safely?  Hemp oil extraction often involves chemical solvents such as butane or ethanol — both are flammable and […]

[ad_1] As oil-based CBD supplements continue to rule the market, a Colorado State University study points out that water-soluble CBD appears to absorb more efficiently—by a significant margin. In the placebo-controlled, randomized study, which was published in Nutrients, fourteen male participants were given five different CBD formulations (or placebos) and then assessed to determine the […]

[ad_1] The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth, and quite possibly could be the most versatile plant on the planet. Although, that can prove to be a two-edged sword of sorts, in that when cannabis’ complexities interact with human biology it can yield some undesirable consequences. To be clear, I am not […]