Israeli Company Wants to Grow "Designer" Cannabis
An Israeli company called KanaboSeed is in the early stages of developing so-called "designer" strains of medical cannabis that are genetically orchestrated to specific conditions and needs.
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Native American Tribes Cleared to Grow Cannabis by DOJ
This week, the United States Department of Justice released a memo stating that Native American tribes are legally allowed to grow marijuana on their designated tribal lands.
New Zealand Stuck in Prohibition Timewarp
As it is spring time in New Zealand, police constables have issued a warning and a request to locals: be on the look out for cannabis and report it if you see any.
Book Review: Marijuana Grow Bible, by Robert Bergman
Some of the information in this freely downloadable ebook is useful. Other tidbits are demonstrably false. And some of the book's advice, if followed uncritically, could lead to disaster.
November Elections: The State of Legalization in the U.S. 2014
This November's general elections were of great importance to weedists in the States, as 3 different states and the capital: Oregon, Alaska, Florida and Washington D.C. voted on measures to loosen restrictions on cannabis use. So what is the fate of our favorite herb in these 4 locations after polls closed? Let's check the results.
Push for Responsibly Farmed Cannabis
Cannabis, at its core, is an agricultural enterprise. As the model of the massive pot farm becomes more common with the onset of legalization and a growing acceptance of medical cannabis, the environmental impact of this industry needs to be considered as well.
Humboldt Firefighters Heroically Save Helpless Weed From Burning Building
This time it's not a child or a kitten being heroically rescued from a fire, but a weed harvest. Firefighters in Humboldt were able to save a drying cannabis harvest when they responded to put out a fire in a burning building in Redway.
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Growing for Maximum Flavor
So you've finally decided to grow your own marijuana, but 10 steps into your local grow store, you're already overwhelmed by what seem like hundreds of choices. If this story seems familiar, it’s high time to save yourself a lot of money and frustration and start...
Retiree Growing Okra Suspected of Running Drug Ring
A Georgia man woke up one morning to the sound of a helicopter hovering over his house. Moments later, his door was approached by deputies and a K-9 unit. The highly trained men of the Governor's task force on drug suppression could not tell the difference between okra and cannabis.
Legalize Weed for a Healthier Environment
I do have one area of concern when dealing with mass production and distribution of cannabis: its effect on the environment.
Big DEA Raid, Medical Cannabis Cultivators Fight Back in Court
Two years ago, in October of 2012, DEA agents and local officers in Ramona, California kicked in the door of the Little's home and arrested both Mr. and Mrs. Little. Their alleged crime - growing illegal amounts of cannabis. Now they are fighting back in a lawsuit against the officers who raided their home.
Charlo Greene Says "F*ck It" and Quits TV to Run Cannabis Business
Greene finished her statement with a mic dropping sign off that can only be described as badass, "And as for this job, well, not that I have a choice but, fuck it, I quit."
UK Arthritis Patient Punished for Using Cannabis
55 year old Andrew Foster of Torquay openly admitted to production and possession of cannabis but claimed he was doing so purely for medicinal purposes. Foster suffers from severe arthritis and back pain and maintains that cannabis has been exceptionally effective in treating his pain.
Why Can’t Americans Grow Their Own Weed Without Fear?
As an old farm boy, it has always seemed strange to me that most states, and the federal government, treat someone who grows a few marijuana plants for personal use as a more serious offender than someone who buys cannabis from the black market.
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Uruguay Looking for Cannabis Growers for Legal Marijuana Program
The newly formed department charged with creating and regulating the national cannabis market in Uruguay, the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA), is accepting bids from cannabis cultivators until August 18th.
Benton Mackenzie: Terminal Cancer Patient Treated Like Cartel Boss
The American judicial system has displayed another staggering lack of humanity and compassion. Iowa resident and terminal cancer patient Benton Mackenzie faces up to three years in jail as a result of a police raid in 2013 that found him, along with his family, to be growing cannabis.
Weedist Destinations: Visit a Legal Cannabis Farm
Farmer Tom Lauerman is taking his farm to another level. From now until mid-September, he will offer tours of his organic cannabis farm.
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Cultivate: 4 Tips to Beat the Heat
So far, 2014 has been a record year for California heat. Farmers who fail to properly prepare their cannabis crop will lose money and may risk some of their plants. Here are some helpful hints on how to help your garden beat the heat.