Dr. Ethan Russo: Non-Cannabis Plants Could ‘Nurture’ Endocannabinoid System
Tue / May 17th
New research suggests that we can nurture some responses from our endocannabinoid system from plants other than cannabis, helping to… Read More
CBD News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis. It has known medical properties and has been used by patients to treat a large number of medical conditions. Below you will find the latest CBD industry and policy news from around the world:
Alabama’s Limited Medical Cannabis Program Rolling Out June 1
Wed / May 11th
Alabama’s cannabidiol medical marijuana program will roll out on June 1, decriminalizing possession of CBD oils commonly used to treat… Read More
Dr. Greg Gerdeman: Human Endocannabinoid System Awareness
Thu / Apr 28th PODCAST
Dr. Greg Gerdeman is an assistant professor of biology at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, whose research has focused… Read More
Russian Government Attempts to Silence U.S.-Based Cannabis Educator
Mon / Mar 28th
The Russian government has distanced itself from a growing trend of international cannabis normalization with a fruitless and comedic attempt at… Read More
FDA Butting Heads With CBD Herbal Remedy Retailers: Time to Face Facts
Fri / Mar 25th OPINION
Though THC — the cannabinoid most commonly associated with cannabis and which is largely responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects… Read More
Hemp Bill Vetoed in Washington State Over Budget Fight
Tue / Mar 15th
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) vetoed 27 bills at the end of the legislature’s 60-day session last week, including one… Read More
Oklahoma House Votes to Expand List of CBD Qualifying Conditions
Mon / Mar 14th
Oklahoma legislators have passed a proposal that would greatly increase the number of qualifying conditions for access to medical cannabidiol… Read More
Utah Lawmakers Kill Effort to Expand State’s CBD Law
Fri / Mar 11th
Utah lawmakers voted on Thursday to kill a bill that would have expanded the state’s CBD consumption laws, The Associated… Read More
The Top Five Safety Concerns in a Cannabis Extraction Facility
Thu / Feb 18th OPINION
Cannabis extraction is a complex process, and could be considered dangerous without proper preparation. Considering the most important safety precautions for any extract… Read More
Martin Lee: Educating the Public About Medical Cannabis
Wed / Feb 10th PODCAST
Martin Lee is co-founder and director of the California-based Project CBD, a nonprofit dedicated to the promotion and publication of… Read More
Mike West: Understanding Hemp-Derived CBD
Tue / Feb 2nd PODCAST
Mike West is an advocate, researcher, and entrepreneur in the world of cannabis and hemp. Currently he serves as the… Read More
Bamboo: Preserving Landrace Cannabis Genetics
Wed / Jan 20th PODCAST
Bamboo is the co-founder of Coastal Seed Company, where he is a landrace and heirloom cannabis preservationist. He is currently… Read More
Agronomy: The Future of Cannabis and Hemp in Agriculture
Tue / Jan 19th
Ganjapreneur.com brings you coverage of the Washington Cannabis Summit (http://wacannabissummit.org) on behalf of the Cannabis Alliance (http://cannabisalliance.org). This panel discussion… Read More
Children-Only CBD Law Proposed in Indiana
Mon / Jan 11th
Indiana State Senator Jean Liesing (R-42nd District) filed a bill last week that may successfully crack open the door to… Read More
California-Based ProjectCBD Solidifies CBD Advocacy In Seattle, WA
Fri / Dec 18th
California-based patient education organization ProjectCBD conducted an outreach event at a private residence in Seattle,WA on Thursday night. ProjectCBD spokesperson Sarah Russo… Read More
Vireo Health Develops New CBD-Rich Cannabis Strain
Fri / Dec 18th
Vireo Health and Minnesota Medical Solutions (MinnMed) have developed a “new type” of cannabis plant boasting a cannabidiol (CBD) to… Read More
For Children with Epilepsy, New CBD Study Reveals Hopeful Future
Wed / Dec 9th
In 2013, the cannabis strain “Charlotte’s Web” was rumored to help children with epilepsy have fewer seizures. Desperate parents stormed state… Read More
U.S. Hemp Sales May Reach $500M This Year
Mon / Nov 30th
U.S. citizens are expected to purchase up to $500 million worth of hemp products during 2015, a preliminary analysis by… Read More
What Are Cannabinoids and How Do They Work?
Mon / Nov 30th
It’s no secret that cannabis consumption can cause a person to feel “high,” characterized by feelings of euphoria, lethargy, creativity and, in some cases, paranoia and anxiety. But how marijuana makes a person high is a bit more complicated.
CBD Biosciences Gets $8 Million From Pueblo, CO to Open Hemp Processing Plant
Fri / Oct 30th
The city council of Pueblo, Colorado voted 5-1 on Monday to direct $8 million in incentive money to help a… Read More
North Dakota Ag Department Looking for Industrial Hemp Research Participants
Fri / Oct 30th
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it’s looking for participants for an industrial hemp program. In a… Read More
Researchers Publish First Genetic Study of Marijuana and Hemp
Tue / Sep 1st
Canadian researchers have published the first large-scale genetic study of marijuana and hemp. The study examines the genotypes of 81… Read More
Big Results for Hawaii Hemp Researchers
Thu / Aug 20th
An industrial hemp research team in Hawaii is seeing very encouraging results with a certain varietal planted in Oahu. Dr.… Read More
Jerry Whiting: The CBD Cannabis Market
Sun / Jul 19th PODCAST
Shango Los discusses high CBD strains with Jerry Whiting of LeBlanc CNE. Jerry works in cooperation with ProjectCBD.org to develop and… Read More
