Boston joined the growing list of cities that have marijuana dispensaries. On Tuesday, Patriot Care in Boston opened its doors after many delays.  Medical marijuana was approved in Massachusetts in 2012 after 63% of residents approved Ballot 3.  With Patriot Care now open, Weedmaps, an online directory of marijuana dispensaries, lists 7 shops operating in Massachusetts.  Many more were envisioned...

Quest is on a mission to educate growers and consumers about the art and science of producing pesticide-free, high-quality cannabis via controlled growing environments. The challenge -  Pesticide-laden cannabis is under increasing scrutiny. Governments are taking action, ranging from legislation to recalls. Growers who change first will win the market. -  Consumers are increasingly going to demand pesticide-free, organic cannabis....

A PTSD study on the benefits of cannabis is now looking to enroll military veterans. Returning members of the United States military have long claimed that cannabis has helped them deal with their PTSD symptoms.  However, they are often unable to acquire cannabis or have to resort to seeking it illegally.  While there is little academic research on the benefits...

New Sales Representatives for Western Region Lafayette, Colo. (August 3, 2016) – urban-gro, the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator, continues to bolster its sales force with the addition of Todd Friesen as Director of Sales,  Western Region, and Kendra Minkler as Regional Sales Manager for the Western region, covering Southern California.   Friesen, who is based out of Lafayette,...

Americans who have found jobs in the marijuana industry continues to rise. Marijuana Business Daily released a new report that estimates 100,000 to 150,000 Americans are working in the marijuana industry.  CBS News has reported that legal marijuana has employed more individuals than flight attendants (108,000 as of May 2015), web developers (127,000) and librarians(131,000). The marijuana jobs report "shows that this industry...

National Cannabis held its "Emerging Market Tour" over the weekend.  The event was held at the Ricardo Montalbán theater in Hollywood. Speakers ranged from all walks of the cannabis industry.  The topics covered by the speaker panels focused on many areas. The industry, in California has a bit of uncertainty moving forward as the potential for recreational legalization looms.  Many of...

MADISON, Wis. – Quest Dehumidifiers has launched its new F9 radial air mover to help growers prevent stagnant, water-logged air beneath grow tables that can cause plant-killing molds and fungus. The F9 is a low-profile industrial air mover that easily fits into grow rooms where space is coveted; it circulates nearly 1,000 cubic feet of air per minute. The fan...

Los Angeles – Small business owners, patients, doctors, advocates and entrepreneurs packed the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Friday for the inaugural town hall meeting of the Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force.  Keynote speaker Assembly member Rob Bonta (D - Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro) discussed implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA), historic legislation sponsored by Assm. Bonta and signed into law...

Last night was the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).  History was made as Hillary Clinton became the first nominee for president of the United States for a major party.  Kzhir Khan, a Muslim immigrant also made an emotional speech describing his son's sacrifice during his time in Iraq. We also thought it was worth mentioning another first...

Indo Expo and CANN Media Group have announced that mg Magazine (mg-daily.com) will be the official marketing sponsor of the Indo Expo event taking place August 6-7th, 2016 at the Portland Expo Center. Portland, Oregon, July 28, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Indo Expo and CANN Media Group announced that mg Magazine (www.mg-daily.com) will be the official marketing sponsor of the Indo...