Know Your Cannabis: THC vs. CBD
Wed / May 29th
It’s safe to assume that because they affect you differently, THC and CBD work differently in the brain. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or… Read More
CBD
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:
TSA Allows Some MMJ Products on Flights
Tue / May 28th
The Transportation Security Administration has updated its website to clarify that air travelers are permitted to bring some cannabis-derived products… Read More
Alabama MMJ Bill Likely Dead Without House Support
Tue / May 28th
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon expects state lawmakers to create a commission to study medical cannabis instead of legalizing its… Read More
Washington Hemp Farmers Plan 6K Acres
Thu / May 23rd
Washington farmers intend to plant more than 6,000 acres of hemp this year after planting just 140 acres last year… Read More
Study: CBD Reduces Opioid Cravings
Wed / May 22nd
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that CBD could reduce addiction cravings associated with opioids,… Read More
Kansas Gov. Signs Low-THC MMJ Bill
Wed / May 22nd
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed the low-THC medical cannabis bill which is set to take effect July 1. The… Read More
Pet Owner Creates His Own Website on CBD for Dogs
Tue / May 21st
After his dog was diagnosed with cancer, Blake Armstrong started Cannabis Supplements For Pets, a website dedicated to educating pet… Read More
NFL to Research Cannabis for Pain Management
Tue / May 21st
The National Football League and league player’s union are creating a Joint Pain Management Committee that will include cannabis and… Read More
Texas Senate Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
Thu / May 16th
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved an industrial hemp bill that includes legalization of the production and sale of non-smokeable… Read More
Iowa Gov. Signs Hemp Bill
Tue / May 14th
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed the hemp legalization measure passed by the legislature late last month but noted that… Read More
CBD 101: What is CBD? Benefits and Side Effects
Mon / May 13th
Most of us have heard a lot about cannabis and its many components, yet there is always someone who needs… Read More
USDA Issues First Organic Hemp Flower Certification
Fri / May 10th
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given South Carolina-based CBD brand Palmetto Harmony organic certification, marking the first time the… Read More
Family Video to Sell CBD Products In 250 Stores
Wed / May 8th
Family Video is joining other national chains in selling CBD products, according to an MLive report. The video rental chain… Read More
Report Projects $13B Hemp Market by 2026
Tue / May 7th
The global industrial hemp market could reach $13.03 billion by 2026, representing a growth rate of 13.7 percent, according to… Read More
Washington Gov. Signs Two MMJ Improvements Into Law
Tue / May 7th
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has signed two important improvements to medical cannabis in the state. The first bill, known… Read More
University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome
Mon / May 6th
The University of Washington is conducting a clinical trial on the efficacy of CBD for Fragile X syndrome, a type… Read More
Oreo Maker Considering CBD-Infused Snacks
Fri / May 3rd
Dirk Van de Put, CEO of Mondelez (the parent company behind the Oreos brand), said the company is “getting ready”… Read More
Texas House Approves Hemp Bill; Moves to Senate
Wed / Apr 24th
The Texas House has approved legislation to legalize industrial hemp production and it next moves to the Senate, the Texas… Read More
VT Hemp Proposal Increases THC Levels; Adopts CBD Grade System
Tue / Apr 23rd
Vermont’s Department of Agriculture has released draft rules for industrial hemp cultivation in the state which includes a THC threshold… Read More
How to Get Into the CBD Industry Without Breaking the Bank
Fri / Apr 19th
In the last two years, the growth of CBD has been the biggest news story in the health and wellness… Read More
Carl’s Jr. to Offer CBD-Infused Burger on 4/20
Thu / Apr 18th
Fast food chain Carl’s Jr. is planning to sell a CBD-infused burger on April 20 at its Colorado Blvd restaurant… Read More
Tennessee Ag Department Issues 2,600 Hemp Licenses
Tue / Apr 16th
The number of hemp cultivation licenses issued in Tennessee are up 1,100 percent over last year, according to a Tennessean… Read More
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Three Online CBD Sellers
Thu / Apr 11th
The federal Food and Drug Administration last month sent letters to three companies selling CBD on the Internet, warning them… Read More
Unilever Announces CBD-Infused Deodorant Product Line
Wed / Apr 10th
Unilever is set to introduce CBD-infused deodorant products later this year under its brand Schmidt’s Naturals, according to a Bloomberg… Read More
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