TuesdayMay 14, 2019 11:45 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Expands Portfolio in California’s Cannabis Space

Cannabis Strategic Ventures is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial growth in California’s cannabis industry through acquisitions and partnerships California’s cannabis industry is the world’s largest market for the plant’s products, with expected sales revenues of $7.7 billion by 2022 NUGS subsidiary Asher House gained prominent media attention this month after an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show California’s pioneering entry into the medical cannabis and recreational marijuana industries continues to attract challenges, as exemplified through recent concerns over an expected supply shortage when some 10,000 cultivators’ temporary state licenses expired at the end of April (http://cnw.fm/IOIu2). As California’s legal infrastructure struggles to…

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TuesdayMay 14, 2019 10:21 am

How To Amplify Medical Cannabis Benefits with Nutrition

Medical cannabis is a wonderful healing tool. However, the plant should be considered just that – a tool and not a cure-all. While the herb can be very effective for a variety of ailments, it’s still just one part of something much larger you can do for your overall health: a balanced diet. It's a great question: how are your nutrition levels these days? The food you eat could be making any underlying health conditions worse – or better, depending on what it is you're eating. In other words, for anybody seeking relief or improved quality of life through medical…

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TuesdayMay 14, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Companies Move to Tackle CBD Shortfall

HempWire Editorial Coverage: A boom in demand for cannabidiol (CBD) has created an alarming shortage, which savvy hemp companies are aggressively looking to solve. Cultivation supplies company Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has acquired several other suppliers, allowing it to benefit from economies of scale. Canadian cultivator Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is investing heavily in new growing space. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has expanded from Canada into the United States and is collaborating with other companies to meet demand. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) has received a substantial inflow of funds from a tobacco…

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MondayMay 13, 2019 1:36 pm

7 Benefits for Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Cannabis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the myelin sheath that encloses nerves in the brain and spinal column. When this tissue becomes inflamed for long periods of time, it causes irreversible tissue damage that inhibits the ability of the nerves to communicate with the body through the central nervous system. The result of this damage is chronic pain, loss of motor control, fatigue, and muscle spasticity and weakness. Over the last several years, extensive research has been performed to study the effects of cannabis on the symptoms associated with MS. The results have been…

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MondayMay 13, 2019 1:24 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Subsidiary Launches Pop-Up Store Offering Hemp/CBD Products

CIIX recently became the first Chinese company to sell CBD products in the United States The company launched a pop-up kiosk in the Glendale Galleria Mall to sell industrial hemp/CBD products CIIX recorded an 80 percent YOY increase in Q3 fiscal 2019 sales numbers ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), having established itself as a leading financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and China, recognized unprecedented opportunities in the U.S. cannabis industry. Seeing that opportunity, CIIX began laying the groundwork to capitalize on the growing demand for cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutrition and health products. In doing so, CIIX became…

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MondayMay 13, 2019 12:41 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Obtains the First Hemp Cultivation and Processing Licenses in the State of Michigan

The company excels at cultivation and works to control its own supply chain in order to ensure certified organic products and quality for hemp-derived CBD and marijuana Green Hygienics Holdings’ mission is to provide best-in-class medical and recreational consumers with premier cannabis products A full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation business, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) is establishing itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems. The company’s goal is to provide medical and recreational consumers with the best possible product and experience. Green Hygienics recently announced that it has secured licenses for the cultivation and processing…

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MondayMay 13, 2019 12:26 pm

MustGrow Biologics Corp. Commercializing Patented Natural Biopesticide in Global Market on Course to Reach $6.4B by 2023

The biopesticides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 16 percent from 2018 to 2023 Increasing adoption of organic farming is a key driver of biopesticide market growth, with the sector expected to reach $6.4 billion by 2023 A patented natural biopesticide developed by MustGrow targets the fruit, vegetable, turf, ornamental and cannabis industries Net proceeds from the recent closing of $1.2 million in non-brokered private placements will help accelerate research and development efforts Agricultural biotech company MustGrow Biologics Corp. is focused on developing and commercializing its patented technology – a natural biopesticide and biofertilizer. MustGrow’s technologies…

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FridayMay 10, 2019 12:10 pm

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Praises Momentum, Expansion of Portfolio Company Asher House Wellness

Asher House co-founders recently appeared on The Ellen Show to highlight the company’s mission of moving dogs from shelters to homes Sales of hemp-based Asher House Thrive Oil fund dog-adoption efforts Through its controlling interest in Asher House Wellness, NUGS has enabled the adoption of more than 200 dogs in North America Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) portfolio company Asher House Wellness’ co-founders, Lee Asher and Luke Barton, recently appeared on The Ellen Show to discuss their cross-country journey to rescue sheltered animals and move them into loving homes (http://cnw.fm/E6uxT). The two men represented the Asher House team on the…

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FridayMay 10, 2019 11:37 am

Hemptown USA Producing Premier Broad-Spectrum CBD, CBG Oils and Pure Isolates

Hemptown USA grows broad-spectrum hemp biomass using premium seed genetics The company aims to grow one million CBG seeds and two million CBD seeds in 2019 It expects to expand distribution and growing operations globally Hemptown USA is a proven grower of broad-spectrum hemp biomass. The company works meticulously with processors to produce the finest broad-spectrum CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) oils and pure isolates. Considered a novel cannabinoid, CBG is non-intoxicating and present in low levels in most cannabis strains. In fact, it is the chemical parent of both THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD, meaning that both compounds begin as…

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FridayMay 10, 2019 10:36 am

This Week in Cannabis: Legalization Battle Lines Drawn in Illinois

Legalization is on the move in Illinois and New Zealand, where details for reform measures have been released. This last week also saw other developments surface in the cannabis world. Below is a recap. Legalization is unveiled in Illinois with opposition mounting What happened: Governor J. B. Pritzker announced a proposal to legalize cannabis for adult use in Illinois. The plan would allow people 21 years old or older to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower. Cannabis opponents such as law enforcement representatives have come out against the measure. Why it matters: Illinois is one of many states that…

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