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MondayJan 06, 2020 9:00 am

7 Tips for Buying the Best CBD Online

Cannabidiol has been having a great run for the last couple of years. From near obscurity, the chemical has risen to amazing heights, with experts estimating the market for CBD to be worth $20 billion by 2026. In 2018, CBD gummies were the third most searched for food by Americans, proving just how beloved the hemp extract has become. People have been using it to help manage a variety of ailments from chronic pain and insomnia, and even though there's little scientific proof to back these claims, the anecdotal evidence paints it as a potent and versatile medicine. Sadly, the…

FridayJan 03, 2020 4:00 pm

Marijuana Decriminalization and CBD Bill Tabled in Indiana

A wave of cannabis reform has been sweeping through the U.S. for the past few years. After being outlawed for decades, Congress passed the Farm Bill in 2018, legislation that allowed the cultivation of cannabis with less than 0.3% THC levels, terming it industrial hemp. Aside from that, numerous states have taken steps to decriminalize medical and recreational marijuana use, with more progressive legislation passed each year. This wave of reform hit Indiana after Senator Karen Tallian filed three bills as part of her marijuana reform package in the Senate. One bill would undo a provision in Senate Enrolled Act…

FridayJan 03, 2020 11:52 am

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) Wraps Up Productive Year in Cannabinoid Refining Operation

HTC Extraction Systems specializes in ethanol and ethanol-based solvent extraction and product reclamation, which it is using in processes designed to build its position in the booming cannabinoid market Cannabidiol (CBD) has proven to be the most readily available and profitable cannabinoid for use in the non-pharmaceutical wellness industry, growing 342 percent in year-over-year sales between August 2018 and August 2019 HTC is establishing biomass receipt, refining and retail operations in Canada and the United States (California) to take advantage of is technical experience and the consumer demand for cannabinoid products HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) is approaching…

FridayJan 03, 2020 9:00 am

Brooklyn CBD Retailer Gets Back Hemp Seized by NYPD

Oren Levy, a New York-based CBD retailer, finally got back a shipment of hemp seized by the New York Police Department (NYPD). Ronen Levy, his brother, was arrested after the police intercepted the shipment, mistaking it for illegal marijuana, and slapped with felony marijuana trafficking charges. The 106 pounds of hemp had been sent from Fox Holler Farms, a hemp farm based in New Haven, Vermont to Oren Levy, who runs a CBD retailer dubbed Green Angel CBD. Although the farm stated that each and every box of packed hemp contained clear documentation stating that the hemp was THC-free, police…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:00 pm

7 Predictions for the Cannabidiol Industry in 2020

If you've been paying even the slightest attention to the news, you have undoubtedly heard about cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD. The market for the hemp extract blew up after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized cultivating industrial hemp, with experts saying it will hit at least $20 billion by 2026. CBD has made quite a name for itself in the medical, sports, and health and wellness communities. The compound is a potent medicine, said to be effective against a plethora of diseases. Last year, the FDA approved a CBD based drug to treat seizures in severe childhood epilepsies. CBD…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 9:00 am

Cincinnati Nurse Debuts CBD Product Line

At the moment, interest in hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is at an all-time high. Ever since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and by extension CBD, the market for products infused with CBD has been steadily rising. Experts estimate that the industry will be worth at least $20 billion by 2026. However, the sector has been plagued by one issue: quality control. As many have put it, the hemp/CBD industry rapidly outpaced regulatory authorities, resulting in a market filled with substandard and contaminated products. A nurse is Cincinnati is looking to change that. Jeri Schulz, a registered nurse, launched her company…

MondayDec 30, 2019 4:00 pm

What You Need to Know About CBD Patches

For the past couple of years, there's been a silent revolution going on. Leading the charge is medical cannabis and hemp extract cannabidiol, and they have pushed cannabis into the limelight. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the many active cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It exploded from obscurity when the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp (cannabis varieties with less than 0.3% THC) after decades of illegality. The chemical is a potent and versatile medicine, with people using it to help manage anxiety, pain, insomnia and a plethora of other conditions. Thanks to human ingenuity and technical advancements,…

MondayDec 30, 2019 9:00 am

Oregon Bans CBD-Infused Alcohol

There's a cannabis revolution currently underway, and cannabidiol (CBD) is leading the valiant charge. It started with medical marijuana, and now hemp extract CBD is at the forefront of the cannabis campaign. The chemical is said to be a potent natural medicine, and it's especially known for its versatility. Users say CBD has given them relief from a variety of ailments including anxiety, depression and chronic pain. However, since hemp has been illegal for a long time, there's little research to back these claims. But CBD's popularity grows unabated, and experts estimate that the CBD industry will be worth at…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:00 pm

CBD Bar Set to Be Opened in Manchester

A new bar, appropriately dubbed 'Hemp' will be opening in Manchester, and it will sell a variety of CBD-infused drinks for $9.10 - $13.00. The bar will open at 82-84 Yib Street, backed by property investor Oliver Lipson and operated by co-founders Ryan Whelan and Kirsty Millard. According to Whelan, they are trying to keep the prices on level with the area. "CBD just adds an extra something to your drink, some people like to relax with a glass of wine, and if you have a CBD-infused drink it's definitely going to give you that extra bit of relaxation." Although…

FridayDec 27, 2019 12:46 pm

Arizona Blockchain Company Takes Supply Chain Security to New Heights

Companies that manufacture or sell (or do both) products need reliable and secure supply chains to flourish. Smart companies have supply chain management in place to ensure everything from raw materials for production to efficient packaging and delivery. They know that disappointed customers won’t hesitate to look for another vendor or product. Supply chain security is the part of supply chain management that ensures products and their components or ingredients aren’t tampered with or illegally copied (pirated). For companies like Arizona’s No Borders Inc. (OTC: NBDR), the supply chain is an intriguing new prospect for its blockchain technology solutions. It…