The Soil Cannabis Is Grown In Affects THC, CBD And Terpene Levels, Federally Funded Study Shows
Bioactive compounds in cannabis are significantly impacted by the chemical composition of the soil the plants are grown in, according to a new federally funded study. “The outcome of this study provides outdoor growers with information on the effects soil health can have on cannabinoid and terpene content in hemp,” researchers wrote in a paper […]
DEA gives cannabis rescheduling update (Newsletter: October 8, 2025)
AG Pam Bondi pressed on marijuana at hearing; GOP lawmakers: Trump cannabis action would be “game changer”; Transportation sec’s marijuana concerns Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your […]
Another cannabis & gun rights case before SCOTUS (Newsletter: October 7, 2025)
WI medical marijuana prospects; PA bill on medical cannabis in hospitals; Survey: THC drinks reduce alcohol use Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… *Rattling the tip jar* Got […]
Top Veterans Group Partners With Cannabis Brand To Promote THC Drinks As Alcohol Alternative At VFW Posts
A top veterans organization has entered a first-of-its-kind partnership with a hemp THC beverage company, with a licensing branding deal that will support a variety of veterans services and promote cannabis drinks as a potential alcohol alternative. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States on Tuesday announced it reached an agreement with […]
Most People Who Drink THC-Infused Cannabis Beverages Reduce Their Use Of Alcohol, Survey Shows
Nearly four in five adults who drink cannabis-infused beverages say they’ve reduced their alcohol intake—and more than a fifth have quit drinking alcohol altogether—according to a new survey shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment. The poll from THC beverage company CrescentCanna, which surveyed its customers about their habits and behavioral trends, found that 77 percent of […]
American athlete faces death penalty for cannabis in Indonesia (Newsletter: October 6, 2025)
KY’s 1st medical marijuana harvest; TX hemp rules; NH bill to allow for-profit cannabis biz; Scientists discover new cannabinoid; MI tax increase Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… […]
Newsom talks national cannabis legalization in Trump-mocking post (Newsletter: October 3, 2025)
FL marijuana smell court ruling; OR interstate cannabis commerce lawsuit; NY psychedelics hearing; Survey: Medical marijuana helps chronic pain Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed […]
Michigan Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Increase Projected To Raise $420 Million In Annual Revenue
“There was a willingness to consider multiple ways to get enough revenue… This just happened to be the one that could get the votes.” By Ben Solis, Michigan Advance After much hand wringing and consternation from lawmakers who feared detrimental effects to Michigan’s cannabis industry, the Michigan Senate voted early Friday morning by a thin […]
Texas Health Officials Adopt Rules To Ban Hemp THC Sales To People Under 21 In Response To Governor’s Executive Order
Texas officials have officially adopted a set of emergency rules meant to prevent the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people under 21. After similar restrictions were implemented by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) late last month, the state Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced on Friday that they’ve moved forward with policies […]
Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With ‘Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory’ Benefits
A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBGD), shows promise for the expanding base of knowledge regarding the therapeutic and medicinal potential of the marijuana plant. Cannabizetol is formed when two cannabinoid molecules bind together with a […]