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Where Did Cannabis Come From? New Study Pinpoints East Asia

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They noted that cannabis served as a “major source for textiles, food, and oilseed,” but those used declined in the 20th century as the focus switched to its use as a recreational drug. They also obtained samples from commercial cannabis growers and botanical collections. Researchers Sequenced 82 New Genomes for The Study.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

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After the Mexican Revolution in 1910, there was a fear that the influx of Mexican immigrants would increase recreational use (Green, 2005). Cotton plantation owners promoted cotton products, and society began to look at hemp clothing as inferior (Green, 2005). References. Baradaran, M. qualitative research procedure.

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The Flowr Corporation Announces Export Agreement to Israel with Focus Medical Herbs and IM Cannabis

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Israel also announced plans to legalize recreational cannabis in late 2020, which will further drive demand for high-quality cannabis products. From this campus, Flowr produces recreational and medicinal products. In 2020, Flowr’s BC Pink Kush was recognized as the top indica strain in Canada by KIND magazine. d/b/a “ JWC ”).

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Cannabis Was First Domesticated in East Asia 12,000 Years Ago, New Study Finds

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A global team of researchers spent four years collecting 110 different cannabis varieties from around the world and used them to sequence 82 new cannabis genomes. . Once a major source for textiles, food, and oilseed as hemp, its exploitation to that end declined in the 20th century, while its use as a recreational drug (i.e.,

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Fire & Flower Brings Proprietary Retail Tech to U.S. Through Licensing Deal with American Acres

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She joined HG and Cannabis Business Times as associate editor in November 2019 after working for GIE Media’s Recycling Group of magazines. Debby Goldsberry Executive Director, Magnolia Wellness, FLOR Co-Founder, Berkeley Patients Group collective . Editor, Hemp Grower. Theresa Bennett is editor of Hemp Grower. Michelle Simakis.

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Cannabis Legalization Discussions Continue to Heat Up in Wisconsin Following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Proposal

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She joined HG and Cannabis Business Times as associate editor in November 2019 after working for GIE Media’s Recycling Group of magazines. Debby Goldsberry Executive Director, Magnolia Wellness, FLOR Co-Founder, Berkeley Patients Group collective . Editor, Hemp Grower. Theresa Bennett is editor of Hemp Grower. Michelle Simakis.

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Did Shakespeare Smoke Weed? Scholars Weigh In

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While the jury is still out on whether Shakespeare smoked cannabis, it’s worth noting that many literary figures past and present have indulged in the herb for both medical and recreational purposes. A series of clay pipes were collected from the garden of Shakespeare’s residence in Stratford-upon-Avon. Notes on “Noted Weed”.