The cannabis industry in Washington State is extremely competitive, and profit margins are small (despite assumptions). For growers, the pressure to increase the yield of crops and shorten growth cycles has motivated some to use plant growth regulators (PGRs) to speed growth, maximize density and increase profits. The first modern PGR was discovered in the …
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of Delta-8 THC in Washington State? In Washington state, delta-8 THC is in the crosshairs of the law. The state has decided that it wants to start regulating or ban the cannabinoid outright. Now you might be wondering, why has Washington suddenly decided to condemn delta-8 THC? Find out as we …
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that cannabis is a successful business. It may, however, be a shock to learn that in Oregon alone the recreational cannabis industry brought in $1.2 billion in 2016 alone. To say that cannabis is a booming economic industry is saying it lightly. “Cannabis is a job-creation machine,” Oregon economist Beau Whitney told Marijuana.com. …
Read MoreA concern among many parents is that their child will experiment with drugs. And, in particular, they wonder if their child will ever engage in the readily available cannabis. These concerns were heightened with the passage of Washington Initiative 502, which legalized small amounts of marijuana for adults over 21 years old. But, were their …
Read MoreRepresentative Earl Blumenauer’s (D, OR) H.R. 420 in the 116th Congress (2019-2020) is currently making its way through subcommittees, for consideration in the House later this year. This bill, named the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act” would remove cannabis from its federal status as a Schedule I drug, and allow it to be controlled and …
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