WEED Inc. (OTCQB: BUDZ), a global cannabis and hemp bioresearch company based in the U.S., today reviewed highlights and announced future plans in a letter to shareholders. In addition to outlining multiple accomplishments from 2024, the company indicated that it intends “to expand into ‘consumer packaged goods’ utilizing our rare Landrace strains including Original Panama … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – WEED Inc. (BUDZ) Announces 2024 Highlights, Plans to Expand into Consumer Packaged Goods”

CannExpo 2025, Toronto’s Cannabis Lifestyle Show, is set to blaze into the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place on March 21-22, 2025. The event will bring together enthusiasts, curious newcomers and professionals from the cannabis industry. An eclectic mix of exhibitors will be featured, from cutting-edge growers and innovative product developers to trendsetting accessory makers … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CannExpo 2025 to Showcase Innovative Products, Trends in Celebration of All Things Cannabis”

AROYA by Addium, a leader in data-driven cultivation solutions, is unveiling groundbreaking innovations at the Marijuana Business Conference (“MJBizCon”), taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center from Dec. 4–6, 2024. As a leading innovator in cannabis cultivation, AROYA is reimagining precision substrate irrigation and positioning a bold new brand tailored to the future. “AROYA … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – AROYA Showcasing Future of Cultivation at MJBizCon 2024”

AROYA by Addium, an industry leader in cannabis cultivation technology, has unveiled IRRIGAIT(TM), a groundbreaking intent-based irrigation system designed to optimize the cultivation process for commercial growers. Available now through an exclusive early access program, IRRIGAIT offers true dynamic irrigation powered by real-time data and enables growers to achieve maximum genetic potential for each cultivar. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – AROYA Launches IRRIGAIT(TM), Setting New Standard in Precision Substrate Irrigation”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW) provided a strategic update on its efforts to leverage its DehydraTECH technology within the rapidly growing GLP-1 drug market, projected to surpass $100 billion annually. GLP-1 drugs, initially approved for diabetes and weight loss, are now being explored for broader applications, including cardiovascular, liver, and kidney diseases, as well as … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Highlights Expanding Opportunities in GLP-1 Drug Market and Strategic Focus on DehydraTECH Integration”

AROYA by Addium, the leader in precision cannabis cultivation technologies, has introduced an innovative automated dryback tracking feature within its platform. In cannabis cultivation, dryback refers to the reduction in moisture content within substrate between irrigation events. “For growers and operators, this groundbreaking addition simplifies one of the most labor-intensive tasks for professional cultivators—manual dryback … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – AROYA Launches Groundbreaking Dryback Tracking Feature”

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a leading communications platform for the cannabis industry and part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), today announced its engagement as the official newswire for the 13th Annual MJBizCon. In its 13th year, MJBizCon has firmly established itself as a flagship event, attracting over 30,000 cannabis executives, entrepreneurs and professionals annually from around the globe. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Shine the Spotlight on 13th Annual MJBizCon”

Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) (“GTV”) today announced its plans to host a Spaces call at 1:30 p.m. PST on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, on the company’s official X account, @GTV_Inc. Steffan Dalsgaard, president of Golden Triangle Ventures and CEO of Lavish Entertainment, alongside Marco Moreno, president of Lavish Entertainment, will lead the event and … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) to Host Spaces Event, Share Comprehensive Update on Destino Ranch”

Lawmakers in Ohio have proposed a new measure that would make cannabis products sold throughout the state less potent and more expensive. Although legal marijuana in Ohio already costs twice as much as the cannabis sold in Michigan, the proposal seeks to make the drug even more costly, a move that would make it incredibly … Continue reading “Proposed Bill Would Make Ohio Marijuana Less Potent, More Expensive”

Recent data released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) shows that since cannabis legalization came into effect in the state, fatal traffic accidents connected to marijuana use have decreased by 30%. This contradicts concerns raised by critics of legalization who predicted an increase in deadly crashes caused by impaired drivers under the influence of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Data Shows After Ohio Legalized Marijuana, Fatal Car Crashes Have Dropped”

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – WEED Inc. (OTCQB: BUDZ), (“WEED,” “HEMP” or the “Company”), a global cannabis and hemp bioresearch company based in the U.S., shares the Company’s 2025 plans and reviews its 2024 highlights in a letter to shareholders. Dear Fellow Shareholders, WEED Inc. is a global cannabis and … Continue reading “WEED Inc. President and CEO Releases Letter to Shareholders”

A few months ago, the Department of Cannabis Control in the state of California issued 5 cannabis product recalls. The recalls drew attention to the presence of aspergillus, which brought the total number of recalls to twenty-one for the year. The significant increase in recalls related to mold, in particular aspergillus, has made marijuana cultivators … Continue reading “Marijuana Recalls in California Underscore Importance of Decontamination”

Two new studies funded by the federal government may help reduce some concerns about cannabis use during pregnancy. One study found no link between early cannabis use in pregnancy and the development of autism in children, while the other showed no connection to an increased risk of developmental delays in early childhood. Both studies analyzed … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Federally-Financed Studies Reveal Developmental Issues or Autism Aren’t Linked to Maternal Marijuana Use”

A federal court has dismissed efforts made by Alaska Airlines to rescind an order that reinstated an employee who was fired by the American airline over a positive THC test. The employee in question, Gregory Chappell, underwent a random drug test in July 2022. The results showed that the THC metabolite levels were above the … Continue reading “Federal Court Reaffirms Rehiring of Alaska Airlines Employee Fired for Failing Marijuana Test”

A scientific review on cancer and cannabis has concluded that various cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), hold promising potential as anticancer agents via different mechanisms. Already, clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of cannabinoids in health improvement and the regression of tumors in palliative care. The review was carried out … Continue reading “Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Hold Potential as Anticancer Agents”

The success of the NECANN 2023 convention has paved for a larger NECANN 2024 convention. The convention will be held at the spacious NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse accommodating a mammoth number of traders, enthusiasts, growers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and investors from the cannabis and hemp spectrum. One of the most coveted cannabis conventions, NECANN events are … Continue reading “New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention at NYS Fairgrounds”

The marijuana sector is facing a growing financial crisis that’s been developing quietly while many businesses ignore the signs. The core issue? An explosion in unpaid invoices that’s threatening to destabilize the entire supply chain. Despite some whispers in online forums and informal industry circles, there has been little serious discussion about the scale of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Unchecked Credit is Putting the Marijuana Industry at Risk”

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the state’s latest budget into law on Friday, but one key proposal that had stirred significant backlash didn’t make it into the final version. Earlier this year, Hochul had proposed allowing police to use the smell of cannabis as a reason to suspect a driver of being under the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Governor Hochul Signs Budget, Lawmakers Exclude Marijuana Smell as Authorization for Police Searches”

President Donald Trump has announced that he’s pulling his nomination for Ed Martin, who was set to become the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. This follows controversy surrounding Martin’s recent actions against a local medical cannabis dispensary that operates legally under D.C. regulations. Despite the dispensary’s compliance with local laws, Martin warned the business about … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump Announces Withdrawal of Controversial Prohibitionist Nominee for Washington Attorney”

A measure now moving through Pennsylvania’s State House could make cannabis available in stores overseen by the state. On Monday, House Democrats narrowly approved the measure in the Health Committee with a 14-12 vote. Representative Rick Krajewski, who introduced the bill, clarified that cannabis would be sold in a network of state-regulated shops, separate from … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Pennsylvania House Committee Passes Adult-Use Marijuana Bill”

New research shows that using cannabis while pregnant can put both the mother and baby at serious risk. A large-scale review of past studies found links between prenatal cannabis use and problems like low birth weight, premature birth, and even infant death. Dr. Jamie Lo, a specialist in obstetrics at Oregon Health and Science University, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Dangerous to Developing Fetuses”

A recent Canadian study focused on marijuana use among young adults offers insights into which behaviors and personal characteristics are linked to higher risks of marijuana-related problems. While not all marijuana use results in negative outcomes, around 5% of young users in Canada may experience addiction or other harmful effects. What separates those who face … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Says Stress Drives Riskier Marijuana Use in Youth”

Running advertisements in the cannabis industry isn’t as straightforward as it is for other sectors. Business owners face a maze of regulations that make promoting their products difficult. These rules are often seen as restrictions on free speech because they limit what companies can say about their products, even when the information is accurate and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Firms Can Manage the Challenges Arising from Marijuana Ad Restrictions”

Washington, D.C. has taken several hits since Donald Trump returned to office— massive job losses, seeing its budget shrink by billions, and even facing a downgrade to its bond rating. Now a recent federal move is raising alarms over the city’s handling of cannabis laws. Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed by Trump, is … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump’s US Attorney Targets Medical Marijuana Firm in Washington”

Related Editorial While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell. With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges”

Related Editorial The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky. Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector”

Related Editorial In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Reach in Cannabis Industry to Include Processing, Manufacturing”

Related Editorial As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Cultivation, Extraction Equipment as California Hemp Market Surges”

Related Editorial Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Secures Series of Noteworthy Deals with Top Retailers”

Related Editorial With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Experiencing Strong Growth as Demand Rises in Booming Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology”

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions”