Researchers Discover How THC and CBD are Genetically Produced in Cannabis (FIRST TIME)

The scientists finally identified the very genes responsible for the production of THC and CBD. Due to an abundance of “junk DNA” within the cannabis plant, it took scientists a long time to identify these genes earlier.

Where the Real Money in Marijuana Will be Made

Eventually cannabis products will be as diverse as chocolate products. Different strains, different infusions, different terpene profiles. Producers will be working on creating a more satisfactory user experience.

Tips For Growing Cannabis Indoors In The Winter

Additionally, you should be keeping a close eye on the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures especially during the first 3 weeks of the flowering phase.

Moncton Researchers Aim to Increase Cannabis Production

New research aimed at increasing the production of cannabis is underway at l’Universite de Moncton. “The main idea of the project is to increase productivity,” says Dr. David Joly, of the department of biology. “Whether in a specific amount of time, just generating more plants or more products of the plant, or shorten the time to get the same product.” The three-year project is expected to cost over $1.1 million. The partnership includes Universite de…

Legal Weed Is Now One Step Closer to Reality in N.J.

After months of false starts and delays, New Jersey took a big step Monday toward legal weed, with state lawmakers advancing a bill that would legalize the possession and personal use of recreational marijuana. Committees from both the state Senate and Assembly approved the bill , which now awaits a full vote in the Democrat-controlled state Legislature before it could be signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy . After nearly four hours of…

Canadian Cannabusiness Executives Delayed Crossing Border

CANNABIS CULTURE -Recently, hundreds of Canadians in the cannabis industry headed south for MJBizCon, a massive cannabis conference in Las Vegas. One of the attendees was Matt Maurer, the Vice Chair of the Cannabis Law Group at Torkin Manes, who heard first-hand accounts from executives that were intentionally held up at the Canadian border. “A cannabis executive who flew out of Vancouver was taken into secondary [screening]  once they found out that person was going…

Cannabis Sommelier Course Launching in Canada for the First Time Ever

The cannabis sommelier course is an intensive two-day program, giving students a deep-dive into various facets of cannabis plant botany.

The Funniest Cannabis Parody Videos on YouTube

I know we’re always so serious when we talk about cannabis, but today I decided to shift the gear a bit. I haven’t written one of these in a while and so today I’m bringing you “Three of the very Best Cannabis Parodies” to smoke to.

South Korea Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Thailand Next?

Last July, South Korea began giving hints that they would eventually legalize medical cannabis when the drug laws gained support from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Highlights of Ottawa’s Hemp Expo

CANNABIS CULTURE - Friday was Industry Day at the second annual Ottawa Cannabis and Hemp Expo. Nick Pateras of Growth Lift and Co was the emcee and moderator for the hundred buck a plate lunch. As part of his opening remarks Nick Pateras said, “It’s important for us to be somewhat thoughtful about the world we want to live and integrate in because the onus is on us to manage expectations against performance, for the…

All About Kush

CANNABIS CULTURE  - Kush has been popular for a long time and especially across America. Known for its aggressive aroma and long lasting taste, Kush has made its way into the homes of most gardens across the Europe also. Kush landraces can be found growing wild in the Himalayas. The most popular varieties are found in the Hindu Kush Mountain range which runs along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This strip of mountainous land…

Artificial Intelligence for Cannabis Growers With Deepgreen

We’re saving growers an average of $3,500 per 1,000 square feet of canopy in labor for scouting and improving yields over 7%.

Israel's Cannabis Honey is Causing a Buzz

But Pure Bee cannabis honey isn’t an infused product: it’s naturally made because the bees convert the entire spectrum of the plant into their highly bioavailable honey.

Why I Smoke Less Cannabis Now Than I Did When I Was Younger

Over the past few months I also noticed a significant drop in my consumption rates. Where I used to consume between 5 and 7 grams of reefer per week, nowadays I’m closer to 2 and 4 grams per week. Sometimes an entire day goes by without me even thinking about smoking weed.

Infused Relief (CBD for Post-Workout Discomfort)

CANNABIS CULTURE - It comes as no surprise that regular exercise enhances good health, but staying committed to a physically active lifestyle isn’t as easy as you might think. Muscle soreness frequently emerges after an intense workout, and makes it difficult to continue to exercise when your body is already experiencing discomfort. Fortunately, CBD may be of great benefit to workout recovery, as it helps ease the aches and pains while also promoting relaxation. Why…

Growth Potential: How Long Plain First Nation is Betting on Cannabis

CANNABIS CULTURE - To some, weed is medicine. To others, it’s a source of joy. But to First Nations, cannabis is even more. It’s a much-needed opportunity. Among First Nations cannabis advocates there is the hope the process could provide First Nation communities with a steady source of jobs and income, allowing them to re-invest in other badly needed economic development projects. If managed correctly, legalization could be a healthy boon to indigenous communities across…

Why Mexico is Crucial for the US and Canadian Cannabis Markets

The other issue that doesn’t plague Mexican cultivation is the extreme seasonal weather conditions. There are several states in Mexico that gets sun all-year round with very fertile earth.

Michigan Legalizes Recreational Weed on December 6 - Here’s What You Need To Know

A 10% excise tax will be imposed on all Michigan recreational cannabis sales, and tax revenues from these sales will be allotted for K-12 education, infrastructure projects, and local governments.

Cannabis Strains for Ovarian Cancer

Treatment options vary depending on the stage of the cancer and the patient’s overall health. However, chemotherapy and surgery are the most common forms of treatment recommended to ovarian cancer patients.

Barred From Selling Pot, Windsor Man Now Giving It Away

Not even two weeks after being raided by the Windsor police drug squad for allegedly selling cannabis illegally, the Compassion House was packing them in again this week, only now the pot was being given away. Volunteers were busy rolling joints and passing them along to anyone with food or clothing donations for local charities who visited the marijuana-based business at 405 Wyandotte St. W. “This is what it’s all about at Compassion House,” owner…

Cheaper Cannabis - A Double Edged Sword?

The report states that Colorado saw a painful 70% drop just in the last 4 years, and it was noted that there were times cannabis was sold for as low as $100 a pound!

Will Artisanal Cannabis be able to Compete with Corporate Marijuana?

The connoisseur market will never disappear completely. Some people like to grow weed for the sake of growing weed. I can imagine weed-type farmer’s markets in the near future, where you can source weed from individual growers as opposed to dispensaries.

Can You Fly With Edibles?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the government agency tasked with overseeing the safety of the traveling public in the United States, is highly unlikely to stop you for traveling with cannabis-infused gummies.

New Study Shows Why CBD For Tumors is so Effective

In clinical trials, CBD has been shown to be effective in inhibiting the progression of breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancers. Another study pointed to CBD’s ability to significantly reduce the cell viability and mitochondrial oxidative metabolism of glioma brain tumors, one of the most aggressive forms of cancerous tumors known today.

The Unbelievable Benefit of Consuming CBD Orally

Hashish and other psychoactive substances in Islam

CANNABIS CULTURE - While there are a number of local differences, the use of cannabis with a varying intensity has had a time-honored role in many Muslim countries. Mystic use of cannabis continued in Persia through the late Zoroastrian period and into the early Islamic times. The earlier use and its continuation in the early Islamic period is attested to in many texts reviewed here. Its use during the Zoroastrian period was strictly prohibited from…

Why the Federal Government Wants to Study the Cannabis Entourage Effect Now

The feds will be focusing more on CBD and its medical properties along with CBG (cannabigerol), CBN (cannabinol), CBC (cannabichromene) and terpenes such as myrcene, limonene, a-terpineol, linalool, and several others.

Talking to your Family about Cannabis this Holiday Season

In the end, whether your familiar agrees with you or not, remember…it doesn’t matter what they believe or not. You are the one that have to live your life. Families (for the most part), love each other.

As Prohibition Ends, Corporations Eye Profitable Seed Market

CANNABIS CULTURE - European seed banks are churning out dozens of new strains every year, but soon they'll have to face a market revolution brought by legalization. As prohibition is dying, the game is changing, and the new players have means to dominate the game with government-friendly corporate culture. There were probably never as many options for cannabis growers as there are right now. New seed banks are springing up like mushrooms, and their catalogues…

Ontario’s Cannabis Regulations Improve But Still a Long Way To Go

CANNABIS CULTURE - Last week, Ontario's government came out with a series of rules meant to bust up the cannabis monopolies that are developing under legalization.   Most notably, the regulations limit federally licensed producers like, Aurora and Tilray, to operating a single store, and bar them from partnering with a licensed retailer in Ontario beyond a 9.9% ownership stake. “It’s actually looking pretty good” noted Cannabis Culture CEO, Jeremiah Vandermeer, on last Friday’s episode…

Europe Cannabis News - Why Europe is a Pot of Gold

Meanwhile, Cronos Group is working on expanding worldwide via joint ventures. Cronos already has presence on 5 continents including Germany; they also have plans on expanding to Poland and Australia.

Does Bruce Linton Think It is a Good Time To Buy Cannabis Stocks?

Cannabis.net got to catch up with our favorite (or 3rd favorite) Canadian cannabis CEO, Bruce Linton of Canopy Growth at the MZ BIZ CON show in Las Vegas over November 14-16.

Cannabis For Seasonal Affective Disorder

People with SAD suffer from depressive episodes whenever the weather changes. The severity of the condition varies among people, and for others, it isn’t much more than the usual “winter blues.”

The Way to Legal Cannabis in Mexico

CANNABIS CULTURE - Following significant regulatory trends in other countries such as the United States and Canada, Mexico has taken steps toward allowing use of cannabis. The legislative process to amend certain provisions of the General Health Law (Ley General de Salud, or “LGS”) resulted in the June 19, 2017 publication of amendments acknowledging the therapeutic benefits of tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”), opening the door to the research and academic study of medicinal cannabis and, subject to…

Cannabis Reduces Liver Disease And Cirrhosis Risk Among Hepatitis C Patients

A brand-new study published in the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology revealed that cannabis use is linked with a decrease in liver cirrhosis among individuals with hepatitis C.

19,000 US Cities Call For Cannabis Rescheduling

The National League of Cities (NLC), a major organization comprised of over 19,000 towns, cities, and villages throughout the United States, is urging the federal government to reschedule cannabis.

What is Charlotte's Web Oil and Where Can You Get It?

Famously known as “the girl who changed medical marijuana laws across America”, and "the most famous example of medicinal cannabis hemp use", Charlotte Figi’s story, although well documented, is sadly not unique.

MJ BIZ CON 2018 - What You Need To Know

For those that don’t know the industry, MJ BIZ CON is the biggest cannabis show in the world, it is the “Super Bowl” of cannabis shows, and a must attend for most people in the industry.

Canadian Chef Has High Hopes for Cannabis-infused Fine Dining

‘Cannabis and food do go together’: Travis Petersen says the appetite is growing. The legal sale of edible cannabis is still a year off but a Canadian travelling chef is discovering a definite appetite for it at his private parties and events. Travis Petersen, the chef and owner at The Nomad Cook, a Vancouver company that hosts pop-up dinners, has started catering events serving cannabis-infused dishes. "Cannabis and food do go together. Some people may…

Cannabis in a Can: Whitby Brewery to Infuse Pot Into Its Pints

The team at a Whitby, Ont., brewing company is in high spirits, as they’re hopeful a new joint venture will bring in big business. Brock St. Brewing Company has partnered with Province Brands to produce a new kind of beer, a brew that may get you high, which the head of the company says will hit the market once edibles become legal in Ontario. The brewery has signed a licensing agreement with Province Brands, which…

Cannabis Marketing Rules Still Hazy Post-Legalization

Despite strict rules limiting the promotion of now legal recreational pot now in effect, cannabis promotions continue to pop up amid loopholes and a lack of clarity on how the legislation’s grey areas should be applied. Nearly one month on since legalization, there is disagreement in the sector on murky portions of the Cannabis Act governing marketing, with some licensed producers taking a more aggressive approach and others holding back. “The fact that you aren’t…

How Medical Marijuana Made Me a Better Mom.

I had a medical marijuana card for nearly two years before I worked up the nerve to buy legal weed. Living in laid-back Vermont, I had access to a friend’s homegrown herb, which my husband used to make me cannabis-infused coconut butter in the family Crock-Pot. Applying the butter topically soothed my chronic pelvic pain and relieved symptoms of the debilitating bladder syndrome that had plagued me for a decade and warranted the card. Occasionally,…

Planet 13 Las Vegas - The Largest Dispensary in the World

Did you know that Planet 13 in Las Vegas is the largest cannabis dispensary in the world right now. The scary part is that as you can see on our private tour, they are going to be expanding and getting even bigger.

You Can Die If You’re Caught With Cannabis In Singapore, But These Businessmen Get Away With It

CannAcubed gets away with it in Singapore, how exactly? Well, they’re registered in Singapore as a biotech company, one that’s a “diversified cannabis company.” Their business is completely legal, as long as they conduct their business outside the country.

Epidiolex Now Available In The USA - 5 Things To Know

Epidiolex is designed to treat Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gestaut syndrome, two rare forms of childhood epilepsy. Coincidentally, pure CBD has also been shown to treat these same conditions.

‘Very, Very Rich Market’: Why Top Canadian Marijuana Companies All Have Their Eyes on Europe

Four of Canada’s largest cannabis companies reported earnings this week. While many investors anxiously awaited management’s outlook for the newly-legal recreational market at home, executives clearly wanted to talk up ambitions abroad. It’s not hard to see why. Projections for fully legal cannabis in Europe, for example, dwarf comparable North American estimates. The third edition of the European Cannabis Report forecasts a market worth 115.7 billion euros (US$130.33 billion) by 2028. Meanwhile, legal cannabis in…

Grieving U.S. Mom With Ptsd Has Medical Cannabis Seized at Halifax Airport

Her medical cannabis is one of the few things keeping Petite Henry from succumbing to the grief of losing her only two children to suicide. But now she’s without it. The Los Angeles resident had her medication confiscated at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport by Canadian Border Services agents this past Friday. She says she was detained for two-and-a-half hours while her close friend Bobbie Cameron, who had come to the airport ready to welcome…

6 Cannabis Cookbooks With Recipes From Basic to Gourmet

As cannabis is legalized — although it remains illegal under federal law —and goes mainstream in California and other states, the cookbook industry has churned into high gear with books on what ways to use jazz cabbage beyond the bong. What to look for? A lot depends on your level of expertise — not just in the kitchen but with cannabis itself. If you’ve been making batches of pot brownies and want to expand your…

Sea Weed: This Cannabis-Infused Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe Makes Family Dinners More Relaxing

When it comes to side dishes that can double as main meals, is there anything better than macaroni and cheese? Not only do you have two of the best food groups — carbs and cheese — but you can customize it to fit the rest of the meal. You can easily go from a multi-cheese mac to a barbecue chicken mac and cheese to almost literally anything else (as long as you have the ingredients…

No Spike in Cannabis-impaired Driving One Month After Legalization, Data Shows

Canadian police have not seen a spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month since legalization, but there needs to be more awareness of laws around storing marijuana in vehicles and passengers smoking weed, law enforcement officials say. The Canadian Press canvassed police forces and provincial and territorial Crowns across the country and while some said it was too early to provide data, others said initial numbers and anecdotal impressions suggest stoned driving isn’t on the rise.…

Fights Over Tight Cannabis Supplies Prompt Alberta Regulator to Change Rules

A national cannabis shortage has led to corporate battles for whatever pot is available. Now, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has stepped in to referee some of the disputes. Retailers are no longer be able to order pot online. On Monday, the AGLC told all store owners they would have to manually order their next shipment. When marijuana became legal on Oct. 17, licensed retailers could place orders with the AGLC online. The first company…