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State Agency Envisions Cannabis Cultivation Boosting Job Growth in Alaska

Veriheal

Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation is set to soar to new heights. Based on the latest employment trend report issued by Alaska’s labor department, marijuana cultivation will experience the most tremendous growth.

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Senate Bill 1723 moves to Subcommittee on Cannabis

Illinois News Joint

SB1723 incorporates craft grow amendments dealing with licenses, production of THC oil, transporting organizations, advertising, and taxes. Lightford originally proposed the bill that amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on Feb. 2) During calendar year 2024, 60,000 grams per month. (3)

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

CannaMD

Few things cause more confusion in casual conversation than CBD oil. Although hemp-derived CBD oil and marijuana-derived CBD oil are often mistaken by non-patients as the same thing (“I don’t need a medical marijuana card, I can buy CBD at the gas station!”), Hemp cultivation dates back to 8,000 B.C.

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Avoid Hemp Litigation with a Real Agricultural Production Contract

Canna Law Blog

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

PrestoDoctor

However, hidden within the annals of agricultural history lies a lesser-known narrative – the story of Black hemp farmers. These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry. Thus, leading to a significant gap in our understanding of the broader agricultural landscape.

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Illinois cannabis craft grow bills move forward

Illinois News Joint

Two House bills would amend premise and square-footage requirements for craft growers, and a set of other bills would amend the amount of licenses craft growers can obtain, issue additional future licenses, and set aside THC oil for infusers. House Bill 0032 , sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. The other bill is HB0030, also sponsored by Ford.

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Cutting Through the Haze: Georgia and CBD Oil

The Blunt Truth

Georgia workers want to know if they can get fired for legally using cannabis oil. In Georgia, employees risk being penalized by their employers for their legal use of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil while performing their jobs. State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it.

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