News of August 2021 -2 : Cannabis around the world

Epilepsy Patients Who Use ‘Artisanal CBD’ Have Higher Quality Of Life, Study Finds

Epilepsy patients who used nonprescription CBD products reported a higher quality of life and better sleep than patients who did not take the cannabinoid, according to the results of a newly published study in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior.

Patients who used CBD products also better tolerated epilepsy medications, used fewer prescription medications overall and experienced reduced psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, the study found.

Continue reading: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/epilepsy-patients-who-use-artisanal-cbd-have-higher-quality-of-life-study-finds/

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Community College of Denver Launches Cannabis Business Degree Program

The Community College of Denver (CCD) has launched a Cannabis Business degree program which it says “fills an education gap” in the field. The program—which the college says is the first-of-its-kind in the state—offers students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science.

Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, president of CCD, said that because of the college’s “strong ties to the local business community” the program equips “students with the skills they need to succeed in the fastest-growing industry in the U.S.”

Continue reading: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/community-college-of-denver-launches-cannabis-business-degree-program/

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How supplemental lighting can be used for outdoor cannabis cultivation

Traditionally when growing cannabis, the thought is to simply apply over 18 hours of light per day to keep plants vegetative and switch to 12 hours to induce flowering.

This works, so why change it?

As cultivation of outdoor cannabis spreads across the U.S., understanding how cannabis responds to light becomes very evident.

Continue reading: https://mjbizdaily.com/how-supplemental-lighting-can-be-used-for-outdoor-cannabis-cultivation/

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Jay-Z's cannabis company hires first Black CEO to lead a major public cannabis organization in the US

The Parent Company has hired Troy Datcher as its new CEO, marking the first time a Black CEO will lead a major public cannabis organization in the US.

• Jay-Z's cannabis company, The Parent Company, has appointed Troy Datcher as the company's new CEO.
• Datcher's role represents the first time a Black CEO will lead a major, public cannabis organization in the US.
• Jay-Z is The Parent Company's chief visionary officer and leads a social equity ventures initiative for the company.

Continue reading: https://www.businessinsider.fr/us/jay-z-cannabis-spac-hires-first-black-ceo-us-public-cannabis-org-2021-8

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What Do You Need to Know to Grow Healthier Crops?

Nearly half of marijuana consumers stated they would pay 50- to 100% more for organic products, according to Consumer Reports research.

Jamie Schau, the International Research Manager with Brightfield Group, stated that “Marijuana users appear to be more demanding, seeking out quality and safety, than typical consumers.”

Continue reading: https://cannatechtoday.com/growing-organic-3-key-considerations/

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Europe’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Market Confirmed With Luxembourg Permitting Household Cultivation And Consumption

LUXEMBOURG is to become the first European country to permit adult-use cannabis after the Government announced measures to permit households to cultivate up to four domestic plants.

The announcement, earlier today, applies to to all citizens over the age of 18 with the new regulations also allowing for the sale and import of seeds.

However, further measures first outlined in 2018 to establish a fully-regulated domestic supply of cannabis products through high street outlets, do not feature in the today’s announcement.

Justice minister Sam Tanson described the change to the law as a first step.

Continue reading: https://businesscann.com/europes-first-adult-use-cannabis-market-confirmed-with-luxembourg-permitting-household-cultivation-and-consumption/

Yukha Team

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