Study shows cannabis doesn’t make you unmotivated—at least not cannabis alone!

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Canada, France and China are the leading manufacturers of industrial cannabis in the U.S. today. Yet our nation has seen a dramatic increase in hemp farming across the entire continent.

Research and Markets estimates that the global industrial hemp market will reach $17.4 billion by 2027, up from $5.6 billion in 2020.

A Short History of Hemp

As a people, we have been using hemp for more than 10,000 years. There were traces of it found in Asia as early as 8000 B.C.

The forefathers of this country used hemp. The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were written on hemp. The first 4 presidents grew their own hemp. Benjamin Franklin was a hemp farmer in Kentucky.

CBD has become one of the most recognized acronyms in the United States and all around the world. Alongside THC, it is recognized as part of cannabis plants.

Even your grandmother knows what CBD is but likely doesn’t know many details about it. Here are some helpful stats to make 2021 a better year than 2020.

Following the closing of the merger between Aphria and Tilray, Inc. (TSX: TLRY) (Nasdaq: TLRY), former Tilray CEO Brendan Kennedy took a backseat to Irwin Simon who was appointed as CEO of the combined company. Originally viewed on Technical420

After the transaction closed, Tilray appointed Kennedy as a Director and a Board Member of the combined company and we are favorable on his decision to remain involved with the advancement of the Canadian Licensed Producer (LP).

The question of how a cannabinoid is “made” does not come up very often. That’s because it’s usually pretty simple, they are “made” by the cannabis plant. However, there are a few compounds that are byproducts of phytocannabinoids and some other type of chemical catalyst… meaning they aren’t 100% naturally derived. THC-O Acetate falls under this category. So, how exactly is this exciting and very potent cannabinoid created?

A mango smoothie is the perfect way to cool off on a summer day. Add a bit of cannabis to the mix and you’re set for a relaxing, refreshing treat.

Mango and coconut are two foods that may intensify your high. And they are beautiful together. Finding a good ripe mango can be difficult, kinda like finding a ripe avocado, but persevere, both are well worth the effort.

Serves 2

What You’ll Need:

1 ½ cups coconut milk

1 mango, peeled and pitted

1 small banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen

1 cup cantaloupe, peeled and cut in chunks

2 tablespoons agave or honey

2 teaspoons canna-oil

Pinch cinnamon

The new trend for marijuana products is clear labels, lab-tested ingredients, standardized dosing and modern branding that takes its design cues from traditional consumer brands.The new trend for marijuana products is clear labels, lab-tested ingredients, standardized dosing and modern branding that takes its design cues from traditional consumer brands.

Pot has gone retail.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s disqualification provides an excellent opportunity for sports organizations to evaluate their marijuana policies.

Google the words “marijuana stocks to buy,” and you get hundreds of thousands of results. Investors remain enthusiastic about weed’s future despite all the ups and downs the global industry has experienced in recent years.

When it comes to marijuana investments, I’ve always been partial to those companies whose business strategy goes well beyond the flower into other products such as edibles and cannabis-infused drinks.

That said, I’m not suggesting businesses that focus on growing and producing excellent flower are wrong to do so — different strokes for different folks.

All I know is that this cannabis thing is catching on. Knowing which marijuana stocks to buy is critical for today’s investor.