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There’s one thing that thousands of folks look forward to every Autumn season. It’s not the changing trees or brisk breeze. It’s pumpkin. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin scents and decorations and now, one more way to celebrate everyone’s favorite gourd before the winter rolls in. Making your own hash oil rig out of a pumpkin is easy, and you likely have most of the pieces at home already. Danksgiving is the perfect day to get started. The Pumpkin Rig MATERIALS NEEDED 1 medium-sized pumpkin 1 metal spoon 1 paring knife 1 glass downstem with flat bottom 1 dab nail . . .

Nestled in the lush expanse of Washington’s Skagit Valley, ZoZ Productions is more than just a Cannabis farm; it’s a harmonious blend of tradition, craftsmanship and a deep respect for the earth. Owned and operated by the inspirational Natali Schutz and her partners, Darryl Cloer (recreational side) and Justice Reign (hemp/CBD side), this female-led enterprise is rooted in a legacy that predates the legal Cannabis industry. From its early days in medical marijuana cultivation to its current multifaceted I-502 and hemp operations, ZoZ thrives with a unique ethos that blends small-batch . . .

A sprawling compound of greenhouses produces beautiful buds year-round in Sequim’s Blue Hole, taking advantage of a microclimate and a team of owners and friends whose passion for Cannabis has never dimmed. Photo by Daniel Berman Founded by a group of high school buddies who grew up locally in town and grew weed in California together, the friends were called back home in 2013 for a chance to operate a legal Cannabis facility. In the decade since opening doors, they’ve built and expanded a sustainable greenhouse operation filled with in-house genetics. With natural sun and supplemental . . .

While Presidential candidates’ positions on cannabis may make for good headlines, the reality is that, aside from signing legislation and directing federal agencies, the office of the President of the United States (POTUS) does not have the power to fundamentally change cannabis laws. Even the rescheduling process currently in the hands of the DEA, resisting the move to Schedule III, will be out of reach of President Trump’s influence.

The BC Government is seeking to seize six properties they say are connected to the proceeds of illicit cannabis production. The post BC seeks forfeiture of 6 properties it says are connected to illicit cannabis appeared first on StratCann.

“The reality of the situation is, for all practical purposes, cannabis is legal in the United States. We just call it hemp.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missourians can walk into a CBD shop right now and buy something that looks just like the canisters of marijuana buds and joints sold in state-regulated dispensaries. Coffee shops are selling seltzers with 5 mg of delta-9 THC-an amount that would produce a strong buzz-right next to the juices in their coolers. At farmers markets, bakers are selling intoxicating brownies and other homemade treats in stands right next to . . .

Discover this posh new dispensary in Astoria, Queens. The post Cannavita dispensary brings fine-dining hospitality to cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known for environmental activism, his opposition to Covid vaccines and other conspiracy theories. A hippie in his teens, he was arrested several times for drugs.

“OCM’s inspections not only confirmed that defendant was selling illegal cannabinoid products, but that defendant attempted to conceal its unlawful sales.” By Peter Callaghan, MinnPost The state Office Cannabis Management (OCM) has filed suit against a St. Paul and Minneapolis hemp retailer, asking a judge to permit it to destroy as much as $20,000 worth of cannabis products the state alleges are illegal. The suit, filed this week in Hennepin County District Court, names Zaza Lake Street LLC, as the defendant in the action that followed multiple inspections of the business’ store, the . . .

Mike Tyson smokes toad venom and has even named one of the Tyson 2.0 cannabis strains The Toad. “I’ve done it over 80 times. 90 times, probably,” he recently told Interview magazine prior to his Nov. 15 fight with Jake Paul, which he lost.

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 16, 2024. The post Week in Weed – November 16, 2024 appeared first on StratCann.

The Sûreté du Québec’s Cannabis Smuggling Investigation Service, in collaboration with the Québec City Police Department, conducted searches on the morning Thursday, November 14 in… The post Police in Quebec search properties, make arrests in connection to illicit cannabis appeared first on StratCann.

A law firm in Quebec has modified an application for a class action suit against the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) relating to how the… The post Law firm says SQDC broke provincial rules with “rotating” SKU pricing appeared first on StratCann.

This amazing joining of artistic evolutions highlights what happens when two artists truly complement each other’s styles, skills and strengths. Carrie’s dedication to the consistency of the flower builds is magical; the blending of the colorways creates a literal and realistic feel that keeps the eye looking for the next detail. Jon’s ability to create something functional yet still make it a canvas to showcase an internal vision is always a shining light in his compositions. I think the artists put it best in their own words. “This one really turned out amazing, and I worked hard to . . .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has again extended a deadline for federally approved hemp to be tested at Drug Enforcement Administration-licensed labs. Feds again delay requirement for hemp to be tested at DEA-licensed labs is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Vancouver-based Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (Cboe CA: FH) saw its cash reserves continue to decline as third-quarter revenue plummeted to $19,021, from $337,470 in the same period last year, according to financial results Thursday. The clinical-stage psychedelic drug development firm ended September with $878,717 in cash and cash equivalents, less than half of the $1.83 million it held at the end of 2023. More concerning, Filament swung to a working capital deficit of $31,520, versus a positive working capital position of $1.15 million at year-end. “This quarter we continued to grow . . .

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate former Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to head up the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-a choice that raises questions about how the agency might navigate marijuana issues given his prior record of voting against medical cannabis access for military veterans during his time in Congress. Collins did seem to shift his position on cannabis policy toward the end of his tenure in the House, however, advocating for the passage of a bipartisan bill to protect state marijuana programs from federal interference in 2019. But between . . .

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found approximately 40 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside the luggage of a man scheduled to fly to London, UK,… The post CBSA seizes 40 kg of cannabis destined for UK appeared first on StratCann.

Enveric Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and provided a corporate update yesterday. Enveric said it made “important progress” in the development of EB-003, its lead neuroplastogenic molecule designed to treat depression, anxiety and addiction disorders without causing the hallucinogenic effects common to DMT and related analogs. According to the company, studies confirmed EB-003 can potentially be delivered orally and penetrate the brain “at levels expected to elicit the desired therapeutic effect.” Preclinical data also . . .

Hemp companies that may have been scrambling to find a testing laboratory to keep their goods compliant with U.S. Department of Agriculture deadlines have been given a reprieve. The federal agency announced this week that enforcement of the new rule won’t start until the end of next year, giving companies more time to line up federally registered labs to conduct safety testing of their goods. That means hemp companies can continue using independent labs not registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration until New Year’s Eve 2025. In a press release, the USDA said it’s learned from . . .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is once again delaying enforcement of a rule requiring hemp growers to test their crops exclusively at labs registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), citing “setbacks” at the agency that have led to “inadequate” access to such facilities. This is the third year in a row that USDA has delayed enforcement of the lab testing policy for hemp required under the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized the crop. Growers will still need to follow other testing rules to ensure product safety compliance, but the DEA registration . . .

Police in Kingston, Ontario, executed a search warrant at an unlicensed cannabis store on November 13, 2024, seizing a large quantity of cannabis products and… The post Kingston police seize large quantity of cannabis from unlicensed store appeared first on StratCann.

The BC Government filed a civil lawsuit in the BC Supreme Court on November 12 against a Kelowna business they say was purchased with and… The post BC Gov seeks to seize two properties they say are connected to cannabis trafficking appeared first on StratCann.

Former NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney of Gloucester County in South Jersey met with the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce in his 2025 campaign for Governor and discussed cannabis policy. He explained he was generally in favor of cannabis legalization as a means of job creation and boosting the economy. “When we did the marijuana [ . . . ] Source: 2025 Guv Candidate Steve Sweeney Discusses Cannabis Policy from Heady NJ

Avicanna Inc. reported net revenues of $6.3 million at the end of Q3 2024, with a comprehensive loss of $922,077, down from a loss of… The post Avicanna reports $6.3 million in net revenue and decreasing losses in Q3 2024 appeared first on StratCann.