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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

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From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Cultivators play a crucial role in nurturing the plant from seed to maturity. Common methods include solvent extraction, such as using ethanol or CO2, to isolate cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

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India: Hemp- A ‘Wonder Crop’: Development And Historical Analysis

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp , scientifically defined as Cannabis sativa , is a plant, each part of which can be put to use: the stalk, seeds, and flowers. It is also called industrial hemp , plant of the family Cannabaceae cultivated for its bast fibre or its edible seeds 1. As published via the Mondaq Platform. 20 December 2021.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Colorado

Canna Law Blog

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Industrial hemp” or “hemp” means “the plant Cannabis sativa L. Manufacturers of industrial hemp products must register with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”).

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Humboldt County Grows On | Cannabis Culture

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If people are growing feminized hemp flower, there should be no problem,” says Chris Boucher, CEO of Farmtiva, a hemp seed and flower producer. Boucher’s greenhouse in southern California grows hemp seed but pollinates in a controlled environment. Hemp is defined as Cannabis sativa where THC is under 0.3%.

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The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?

Cannabis Law Report

The reality is that hemp and marijuana are variations of the same plant species, Cannabis Sativa. Eventually, extracted forms of the plant were developed into hashish for its intoxicating effects. 1937 – Marijuana Tax Act places a tax on all marijuana sales, including hemp products. Commercial Use of Hemp.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Producing consistent THC percentages around 18 percent, this mellow strain is energizing, but not like a stress-inducing sativa. It was one of the first strains to be extracted by the major California brand AbsoluteXtracts, said James Rowan, director of major brands. Familiar and easygoing, the effects fall right back into place.

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Understanding Cannabis Strain Names: How a Plant Gets its Name 

The Joint Blog

As a result, the plant adapts to its environment, giving it unique characteristics. Crossing strains allows breeders to create hybrids between sativa and indica plants. What was the last cannabis strain you smoked or vaped? It might surprise you to learn that breeders don’t pick these names out of thin air.

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