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

MMJ Recs

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. Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation.

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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. The state’s cultivation program is overseen by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (“CDA”). Industrial hemp” or “hemp” means “the plant Cannabis sativa L. This week we turn to Colorado. A net weight statement.

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Humboldt County Grows On | Cannabis Culture

SpeedWeed

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. 1937 – Marijuana Tax Act places a tax on all marijuana sales, including hemp products. 2014 – President Obama signed the Farm Bill to begin a pilot research program on hemp. The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana.

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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. Most combine the names of the two plants used in the breeding program, creating a name that identifies the parent genetics.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

Listen & Subscribe: In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. Tuning in, you’ll hear more about what these trichomes are and why they’re important. CP: It’s a celebration.

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What Is CBD, How Do I Take It, And Where Can I Get It?

Cannabis Law Report

There are two main species of cannabis that are cultivated for human consumption, namely Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. Sativa plants are taller and produce more fiber and are therefore the species from which hemp cultivation arose. Both indica and sativa strains, as well as hybrids of the two, are used to produce marijuana.

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