Medical Marijuana Update (2014.09.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 3, 2014:
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outdoor growing — page 2
46 articles
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Black Hawk Helicopter Airlifts Marijuana Out of Illegal Boulder County Grow
A Black Hawk helicopter on loan from the Army National Guard made three trips in and out of the Boulder County foothills Tuesday, hauling dug-up marijuana plants and equipment away from what officials say was an illegal grow operation discovered last week.
Medical Marijuana Patients Want Cleaner Air on California Coast
Marijuana patients claim in court that San Diego and the California Coastal Commission will foul the air, snarl traffic and force people to grow marijuana indoors, wasting energy and increasing global warming ...
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Former Colorado Jail Might Transform Into a Massive Marijuana Grow Facility
In March, Colorado native Nicholas Erker purchased the town of Brush’s defunct Correctional Facility. Now, with more than six months of successful legal weed in Colorado’s history books, Erker wants to turn his purchase into a cultivation facility...
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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.
Can Cannabis Combat Pollution?
Contrary to the anti-pot growing articles in circulation, I believe that properly stewarded cannabis plants are quite good at improving air quality and saving forests.
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Lake County California Bans Outdoor Medical Marijuana Grows
Medical marijuana growers in northern California's Lake County were banned from growing cannabis outdoors Tuesday when voters approved an outdoor-growing restriction proposed by county supervisors.
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$201-Million Marijuana Grow Seized in Los Padres Forest
Ventura County sheriff's deputies found a $201-million marijuana grow operation hidden in canyons north of Lake Piru in the Los Padres National Forest.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 23, 2014:
Illegal Weed Is Bad for the Environment
This video from Mother Jones provides an unusual argument for legalizing cannabis: illegal grow operations can be very, very bad for the environment.
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The California Drought: Interview With Chris Van Hook
Leaf's editors interviewed Chris Van Hook for perspective on the drought in northern California, and how cannabis farmers can adapt to challenging times.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.29)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 29, 2014.
Fun, Music, and Cannabusiness at the Emerald Cup
The Emerald Cup, billed as “the world's only outdoor competition”, is all about cannabis growers and their organically grown outdoor-only products.
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The Emerald Cup: 2013 Winners and Pics
The Smell the Truth Blog's David Downs announces the winners of the 10th annual Emerald Cup.
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The Leaf: Covered? Winter Cover Crops for Big Fall Harvests
The Leaf Online's Michael Adams explains the importance of winter cover crops for cultivated outdoor areas, which plants to use and how.
Local California Medical Marijuana Cultivation Laws
There are many specific local California medical marijuana cultivation laws. Here are links to some of the crucial details.
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Why Marijuana Legalization May Be Good for Agriculture
Sami Grover suggests why marijuana legalization may be good for agriculture: fewer guerrilla grows and the efficiency of LEDs.
Marijuana NewsLink
NorCal Outdoor Marijuana Harvest Arrives
The main 2013 outdoor marijuana harvest has arrived in Northern California, bringing low prices and wide selection.