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Hop latent viroid (HLVd) is one of the most devastating things ever to hit cannabis, with researchers estimating it could be costing the industry up to $4 billion per year in financial loss. But are the streets safer than the recreational mega-farms that were decimated in the transition to legalization? We reached out to some hitters from both sides of the fence to see if HLVd has had the same impact on the underground cannabis market that it’s had on the recreational market. “Because infected plants can be asymptomatic, the lack of information on the viroid combined with minimal screening practices led to widespread contamination among truly elite cuts.”- Dan Adler-Golden For those not in the know, HLVd is one of the worst things to happen to cannabis since the…

Opening up jars of Moon Valley Cannabis is almost sickening. The aroma coming off of these buds is so strong it’s hard to take them in all at once. I’m gagging on pure terpenes after trying to sniff a few cultivars in the Moon Valley line-up: Modified Grape, Unicorn Runtz, Watermelon Zonkers, and their first in-house breeding creation, Neon Panther; they all smell incredibly intense. The experience is like walking into a smoothie bar, buying citrus at the farmers’ market, or spending a few hours inside a dimly lit tiki lounge. Cannabis growers have long searched for the best cultivation methods to grow the most aromatic, flavorful, and potent flowers. Now, science is showing that microscopic organisms—namely beneficial bacteria and fungi found in soil—are key players in producing cannabis with…

CHEF MAVERICK IS AS MULTI-TALENTED AS THEY come, and the titles of chef, caterer, product developer, Chopped 420 competitor, author, businessperson, brand designer, and more are all just a glimpse of explaining her skillset. From catering small- and large-scale dining events (both with cannabis-infused dishes and non-infused meals) to creating her line of infused sauces and snacks, she’s highly ambitious and strives to craft flavor-packed foods using only the best ingredients. Maverick is a Los Angeles native who discovered her passion for food at 5 years old and has spent her life cooking for her friends and family. Instead of pursuing a culinary education in college, she attended school in Georgia and Tennessee and earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science and software engineering. During her college education, she also…

1 AEROPONICS Using aeroponics, cannabis roots are suspended in the air and are fed water and nutrients via a fine mist. Aeroponics doesn’t require any type of medium or substrate, and the growing style is commonly used to develop clones. This is done through the use of cloners, or mini aeroponic systems that blow a mist over clones to allow growth. The lack of a medium usually ends up meaning less space per plant, and the roots don’t have to fight for space. One of the cons to aeroponic growing is that when the pumps break down, the roots die quickly without an alarm and a fast response. Since growers are dependent on timers, valves, and pumps working properly, there are plenty of ways to mess up the system if you…

Public poll results published in early January showed that 50% of Australians (which includes a compiled average percentage of answers from adults from the Australian Labor Party, Liberal/National Coalition, and the Australian Greens) support cannabis cultivation for personal use. In opposition, only 31% said they do not approve, and 19% said they didn’t know what to think. YouGov’s Director of Polling, Amir Daftari, explained the significance of these results as cannabis legalization looms on the horizon. “This survey experiment shows that the majority of Australian voters support both propositions; decriminalization of cannabis for personal use at 54%, and legalizing cannabis for personal use at 50%. This support is consistent across states and age groups,” Daftari said. “Overall, this is good news for advocates of the cannabis legalization bill in [New…

HOMEGROWN HEMP, ROSEMARY & SHEA CANDLE onedna.earth OneDNA is a women-owned small business that makes gender-inclusive gifts that are crafted with care. This slow-burning candle has terpy natural notes of aromatic plants like hemp and rosemary (which also contains α-pinene, camphene, and limonene), as well as shea butter for a great combined scent that especially smokers will love. The candles are handmade in Indiana and made from vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, such as 100% soy wax and hemp. It’s also made using phthalate-free and lead-free cotton wicks. Do your part both in honor of 4/20 as well as Earth Day! Consumers are encouraged to follow through and recycle the glass packaging to be more eco-friendly and earth conscious. $28 WEED LEAF BUNTING BANNER FLAGS etsy.com/shop/BelowBlink Ready, set, go! Let the…

Study Finds Field Drug Test False Positive Results Lead to Wrongful Arrests If you’ve ever felt cheated by pre-employment drug tests, you’re probably right. Tens of thousands of people are wrongfully arrested for alleged crimes based on false positive results from a field drug test every year, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice. Researchers found that the rise of presumptive field tests in drug arrests is probably the largest known contributing factor that leads to wrongful arrests and convictions of Americans. The study stated that approximately 773,000 drug tests conducted in the U.S. each year are completed via color-based presumptive tests that have known reliability issues, including false positive results that incorrectly indicate the presence of…

Like any majestic city, you never know what’s happening behind a door in Barcelona, Spain. Someone walking by any given space has no idea what kind of wonderland is on the other side. During Women in Cannabis Presents Self Defense—taught by Gina Contel, Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and black belt, and held during Spannabis 2023—a group of about 30 scrappy women defied stoner stereotypes by learning how to kick ass. After training, they gathered around a Puffco Peak Pro, the “pinnacle of hash technology” for aftercare (the use of topicals is also encouraged) and shared personal pieces of inspiration or, to sound less corny, ways to not only survive in this world as a woman but how to take over. “The hardest self-defense class you’ll ever take is the first…

SERVINGS: 4 | PREPTIME: 20MINS COOKING TIME: 25 MINS | THCMG/SERVING: 12.5MG INGREDIENTS: 1 lb jumbo shrimp1 cup shredded coconut1 cup breadcrumbs½ cup gluten-free flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)6 tbsp vegan eggs (I use JUST Egg)1 ½ tsp sea salt¾ tsp black pepper½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp onion powder¼ tsp ground ginger¼ cup Mav SauceSweet Chili SauceOil (for frying)Sriracha (for garnish) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the shredded coconut, gluten-free flour, breadcrumbs, and all the seasonings. 2. A second shallow bowl should have your vegan egg. Dip the shrimp into the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut and breadcrumb mixture. 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in batches and fry until golden…

Musician David Lee Roth, most commonly known for his decades-long musical career with Van Halen and The David Lee Roth Band, recently shared interesting claims about his exorbitant cannabis purchases. One particular video that Roth published on his YouTube channel on Jan. 18 included a glimpse into his cannabis consumption habits. “I smoke my body weight,” Roth claimed. “‘More than the gross national product of most emerging young African nations,’ I think is what my business manager Jerry Leonard said.” He cut to a phone call recording he had with Leonard on the air: “Jerry, would you please share with the folks, my recent bill for pot coming from the Silver Lake dispensary.” Leonard laughed and replied, “Are you sure you want to hear this?” After Roth confirmed, Leonard revealed…

On Jan. 15, the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs of the Ministry of Health of Panama announced that it had chosen the first seven companies that will be granted medical cannabis manufacturing licenses. Now those companies will be allowed to import and export cannabis, as well as cultivate medical cannabis for research. Each company was required to undergo a strict review, and were awarded based on how many points they received out of 60. Two companies received 60/60 (Pan-American Cannabis Consortium and Green Med Consortium), while one received 55/60 (Tilray Panama Consortium), and the remaining four received 50/60 points (Farma Verde Corp., CannaMed Panama, Adeiwa Pharma Consortium, and Ecovid Consortium). Panama legalized medical cannabis in 2021, but it wasn’t until 2022 that Panama President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen initially signed…

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A fruity yet spicy rendition of Permanent Marker from Pleasant Effects is boosting the profile of the Rhode Island-based grower across the East Coast, as is its eye-catching and artistic packaging including a nostalgic take on a Shel Silverstein classic. Sam, one of the co-founders behind the brand, gained non-cannabis know-how at a local hydroponics company that was designing large-scale hydroponic produce farms. There, he was a head grower, putting together hydroponic systems, but for edible plants. “Growing cannabis is always what I’ve loved to grow the most. I’ve always been passionate about it,” Sam says. “We competed in the East Coast Zalympix in New York City last year; that was definitely one cool moment.” Recently, Pleasant Effects executed a collaboration with The Book Club, which releases curated cannabis drops, all…

On an episode of the podcast Call Her Daddy in January, host Alex Cooper spoke with Wiz Khalifa about cannabis use as a parent, as well as how it’s a core part of his identity. Wiz Khalifa confirmed that he often attends his 10-year-old son’s parent-teacher conferences while high. “They know what’s up. It’s not like back in the day [when] you’re considered a bad parent if you smoke weed,” Wiz Khalifa explained. “I’m pretty sure my son smells like weed. I don’t know because I can’t smell it but I’m pretty sure he smells like pot.” He continued to explain that it’s important that he remains as authentic as possible to himself. “It’s because it’s really what I believe in and why not get the real me? Why would…

A recent study published in the journal Contemporary Economic Policy shared findings related to U.S. colleges located in states that have legalized cannabis. During the same year that a state legalized recreational cannabis, state college applications temporarily increased by 5.5% more than application number in non-legal states. Researchers believe that with this increase in applications, the largest colleges received the most benefits. For example, large colleges in legal states received a 54% increase in applications in comparison to schools of similar sizes in non-legal states, and the benefit was observed mainly in public colleges and universities versus private institutions. “We found that, similar to how schools see a spike in applications and SAT scores when those schools have winning sports teams, schools see spikes when they are located in states…