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Buying CBD: The Plain Jane CBD Buyer’s Guide
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Ready to buy your first CBD product but are not sure what to look out for? Buying CBD can be confusing because of the large variation in products that are available, the different methods used to formulate and produce them, and the different requirements of each state. …
How Much is 3.5 Grams of Weed?
Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh “How much weed (or hemp) am I buying? Will it be enough? What does it look like?” These are the common questions people have when they are purchasing weed or smokable hemp flower. It’s definitely a good idea to know what you are buying so you know how …
The Ultimate Plain Jane CBD FAQ
Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh We always get many questions about our CBD product, so here is an overview of those CBD FAQs. You’ll find an abundance of information in this article and we encourage you to click through the links to find more information if a topic is of particular interest. You …
5 CBD Benefits Backed by Science (2020 updated)
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Staying healthy is of paramount importance to everyone. Young or old, rich or poor, we all want to feel our best. To accomplish this, it is important to keep our bodies in balance- something CBD benefits are said to help. In most cases, this involves keeping all …
A Cheat-Sheet on How to Make Edibles
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Ever wonder how easy it is to make edibles at home? Making homemade weed edibles—be it cannabutter or CBD gummies— is not as difficult as one might think. Before you attempt making weed edibles, it’s important to cover the basics of edible cooking! Know this, and you’ll …
A Medical Marijuana Patient’s Cannabis Flower Toolbox
Last Updated on 5 months by Max I’ve found using the cannabis flower to be the most effective approach for treating my challenges with cancer, chemotherapy side effects, and ulcerative colitis. I use a dry herb vaporizer that provides the most immediate response. The dry herb vape is very smooth and doesn’t fill the house …
High Alpine Genetics Review
Audio Last Updated on 1 day by Plain Jane High Alpine Genetics is a hemp-centered company committed to providing the best organically grown hemp seeds on the market. The company believes that trust requires mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships. This is why it subjects all its products to third-party lab testing to guarantee its customers …
Primo Gardens Inc Vendor Review
Audio Last Updated on 3 days by Plain Jane Primo Gardens is a Colorado-based hemp and cannabis company with quite a few things that set it apart. In their own words, they are a “vertically integrated CBD and Hemp company.” This means the company does everything itself, from seed to sales. Primo offers opportunities for …
Hemp Industry Leaders: O’Neil Rudolph with Cannachange
Audio Last Updated on 2 days by Lindsey Holthaus Imagine a world where cannabis consumption can be sustainable, like truly sustainable, giving back to the planet that the cannabis plant grows in. Cannachange is on a mission to create this world with a cannabis sustainability initiative that functions through a mobile app, and allows consumers …
Hemp Industry Leaders: Skip Stone with Stashlogix
Audio Last Updated on 2 days by Lindsey Holthaus Cannabis travel and storing essentials for cannabis loving citizens everywhere, Stashlogix offers a variety of products for cannabis consumers looking for high quality, thoughtful, secure, and discreet products. Stashlogix CEO Skip Stone, is an experienced and successful leader in business development and fundraising, proficient in complicated …
Legal Status Of CBD Around The World
Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Where is CBD legal? The legality of Cannabis, Marijuana and/or their derivatives CBD and THC varies from country to country. Cannabis laws around the world vary in the areas of possession, distribution, cultivation, how it can be consumed, and what medical conditions it can be used to treat. …
How to Reduce Your Tolerance to THC
Audio Last Updated on 5 months by Max If you’ve been smoking a while, perhaps you’ve struggled with your tolerance getting too high. The problem starts when it takes more and more cannabis to achieve the same effects. Especially for medical users, the decreasing effectiveness of their medication poses a significant and potentially expensive problem. …
COVID-19 Health Advice: Clean Your Bongs and Pipes
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Cannabis sales have skyrocketed amid the COVID-19 crisis. At this time you should make sure to clean your bongs and pipes before smoking weed or hemp flower. With many stuck inside, this is a great activity to kill some time and make sure your smoking equipment is …
What’s the Deal with Delta-10 THC
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Have you heard about the latest trend amongst cannabis lovers—delta-10 THC! Yes, that’s right! There’s a new member of the tetrahydrocannabinol, and we must say it’s definitely going to get you excited. So, say bye-bye to delta-9 THC and meet delta 10 THC! What is Delta 10 …
Weed Scale Measurements- Eighths to Ounces
Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh When it comes to measuring cannabis, the process alone sounds easy. However, weed scale measurements can be a little confusing for new users. Luckily, once you get it right it becomes easy to remember. Cannabis, like most consumables, needs to be measured by weight. Weed can be more …
The Best Delta 8 THC Gummies for 2021
Audio Last Updated on 5 months by Max Delta 8 gummies contain delta 8 THC, which is synthesized from hemp-derived CBD through isomerization. Delta 8 edibles reportedly produce a more subtle high which leaving their users feeling blissful and euphoric. But, what makes delta 8 edibles better than delta 9 THC? even more so, how …
Is Dry Weed Normal? Dry Hemp Flower Isn’t Defective
Many customers complain about dry buds of hemp or marijuana, but dry weed is normal. In fact, it may even be a better value. Whether you are buying hemp or marijuana, the dryness of the bud is a normal and inherent variable that is not a reason for a return or refund.
Wild Hemp- What it is and Where it Comes From
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Wild hemp is also known as feral cannabis, wild marijuana, or “ditch weed.” These wild hemp plants have been defined by The Drug Enforcement Agency as, “wild, scattered marijuana plants [with] no evidence of planting, fertilizing, or tending.” The wild hemp plant supposedly arose from industrial hemp …
Understanding the CB1 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1, CBR 1) is a receptor protein in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Naturally, this receptor binds with the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA). However, it is also able to bind to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is found in hemp flower in small amounts and …
The History of the Rastafari Movement and Cannabis
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh If you have had any exposure to cannabis culture, you will have seen the prominence of Rastafari iconography. Cannabis has long been associated with the Rastafari religious movement. Their use of the herb in communal rituals has become known worldwide. This is the story of the faith, …
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California Cannabis Industry and Social Equity Programs
Audio Last Updated on 4 months by Max Social equity in California, each city has their own program therefore, consistency is hard to find. The one thing remaining consistent statewide: cannabis social equity in California is failing. “For the most part, the policies have been ineffective in expediting the actualization of the program’s promises.” – …
Is $3 Million Considered Equitable, Connecticut?
Audio Last Updated on 4 months by Max Connecticut’s Social Equity Program – What is it? “It’s a head-scratcher and a huge barrier to entry.”- Michelle Bodian Equitable: fair and impartial; but in the Connecticut cannabis industry, this doesn’t seem so. In the state of CT, there is a $3M fee for social equity cannabis …
2022 Oregon Marijuana Laws: How Legalization Affects Society
Audio Last Updated on 6 months by Simi Mudaliar Since the beginning of the 21st century, more Americans side with legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana. This positive movement towards a more ‘pro-marijuana’ world has led to a substantial change politically and socioeconomically. In fact, in 2021, nearly 8 states—Alabama, Connecticut, New York—to name a …
The Current State of Cannabis Legalization: Arizona- The Journey to Adult Use Legalization
Audio Last Updated on 6 months by Max In 2020, Arizona became a recreational/adult use cannabis-marijuana state. The journey to legalization in Arizona was a long one, and continues to see difficulties in arrests even with legalization. I suppose this is because legalization changes law, not stigma, so the Arizona cannabis industry and culture continue …
Pro’s & Cons of Cannabis Legalization – Alabama
Audio Last Updated on 7 months by Max The Current Status of Cannabis Legalization in America: Alabama As of 2021, cannabis- marijuana is legal in 18 states, and Washington D.C (D.C is a district not a state). In the southern region of the United States, the state of Virginia is the only state that has …
Pro’s & Cons of Cannabis Legalization – New York
Audio Last Updated on 7 months by Max The state of New York has become widely known for its high rate of marijuana-related arrests. In addition, statistically, people of color and low-income holders have been disproportionately overrepresented in crimes related to cannabis possession. But, the legalization of cannabis for adult use has opened a new …
The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization – Colorado
Audio Last Updated on 7 months by Max Breaking the stigma around cannabis has long-been a goal of young cannabis advocates throughout the country. Recently, the legalization of marijuana in states like Colorado, Washington, and New York have drawn the attention of both advocates and critics. Perhaps one of the more controversial arguments made with …
The Current Status of Cannabis Legalization in America: Texas
Audio Last Updated on 7 months by Max Is Cannabis Legal in Texas? Cannabis in Texas is illegal for recreational use, however, some cities have decriminalized it, such as Austin. In Sept 2021, legislation signed by Governor Abbott, went into effect: HB 1535. This marijuana legislation in Texas expands medical conditions that allow for legal …
Cannabis Legalization Wins in the 2020 Election
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh With a heated presidential election topping headlines, it is easy to forget about the ballot measures like cannabis legalization that voters are also deciding. There are now a total of fifteen states where cannabis is recreationally legal. Altogether, only 12 states continue to prohibit cannabis, with the …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Delaware: Delaware Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: On March 24, 2021, the Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee approved HB 150 – a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults. The bill would legalize possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for adults 21 and older, allow for …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Connecticut: Connecticut Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: Bill 893 legalized CBD and hemp in the state of Connecticut as of January 2019. On April 6, 2021, the Judiciary Committee amended and advanced the S.B. 888 – An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis. Original Post: In addition to the federal hemp …
CBD and Hemp Legality in New Mexico: Cannabis & Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to hemp- CBD laws in New Mexico. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico Governor signed a bill into law, legalizing the use and possession of recreational cannabis and allowing for the expungement of certain cannabis-related criminal records. In addition to …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Wyoming: Hemp Laws Update 2021
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to Cannabis/hemp- CBD laws in Wyoming In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Wyoming Hemp Laws and the legality of …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Colorado: Colorado Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: The Industrial Hemp Program does not have jurisdiction over the processing, sale, or distribution of industrial hemp. Original Post: In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Tennessee: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Tennessee. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Tennessee Hemp Laws and the legality …
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The History of Hemp OG Kush
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Widely regarded as OG Kush, the “Original Gangster” Kush is a very popular and lucrative cannabis indica strain. According to researchers, the roots of OG Kush emanates from the landrace plants, which are common in Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan and North-Western India around the 1900s. The name of …
What’s CBD Kief? 3 Ways to Use and Where To Buy
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Kief is a concentrated form of cannabis that is created by removing the resin glands, which are crystals and fuzzy coating from the trichomes that form on the hemp bud. CBD kief looks like powder, but is actually tiny pieces of sticky, crystallized resins. While kief specifically …
How Much is 3.5 Grams of Weed?
Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh “How much weed (or hemp) am I buying? Will it be enough? What does it look like?” These are the common questions people have when they are purchasing weed or smokable hemp flower. It’s definitely a good idea to know what you are buying so you know how …
Top 2020 CBD Strains of Hemp and Marijuana
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh The 2018 Farm Bill was essentially a green light for farmers everywhere in the US to get seeds in the ground for this upcoming 2019 hemp harvest (September-November). What does this mean for consumers? Lower prices, for starters. More farming means more supply and lower prices for …
Hemp Straws
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Since the legalization of hemp in 2018, hemp has gone mainstream as heck! This column explores all those ways with each piece focused on a hemp product. This one is dedicated to hemp straws. What are Hemp Straws The easy answer is, plastic free straws made from …
The Ancient History of Hemp
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Our ancestors have cultivated and incorporated hemp in their lives for thousands of years. Their ancient ways have much to teach our modern civilization about health and wellness through natural substances. Most amazingly, the use of hemp supersedes culture differences. Written history shows virtually every culture in …
Legal Status Of CBD Around The World
Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Where is CBD legal? The legality of Cannabis, Marijuana and/or their derivatives CBD and THC varies from country to country. Cannabis laws around the world vary in the areas of possession, distribution, cultivation, how it can be consumed, and what medical conditions it can be used to treat. …
High Potency CBD-Rich Hemp Buds
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh In the world of CBD, we find a great variety of cannabis species and strains that are rich in CBD. Hemp is a type of Cannabis sativa plant, and hemp buds are the flowers of the hemp plant. These buds hold high concentrations of cannabinoids compared to …
US Hemp: 15 High CBD Strains for 2020
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh US hemp strains are some of the best for CBD. These CBD strains are mostly hybrids with marijuana ancestors. The high THC levels have been bred out of them, but the CBD levels and flavorful terpenes remain higher than in industrial fiber hemp. Here are some of …
CBD Hemp Joints and Pre-rolls
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh Is there any difference between the CBD Hemp Pre-rolls and the CBD Pre-rolled Joints? The cannabis world is full of terms that are not well understood by new users. A good example of this is “joints vs pre-rolls.” Table of Contents What is a Joint? In simple …
How to Reduce Your Tolerance to THC
Audio Last Updated on 5 months by Max If you’ve been smoking a while, perhaps you’ve struggled with your tolerance getting too high. The problem starts when it takes more and more cannabis to achieve the same effects. Especially for medical users, the decreasing effectiveness of their medication poses a significant and potentially expensive problem. …
The History of the Rastafari Movement and Cannabis
Audio Last Updated on 9 months by Yomesh If you have had any exposure to cannabis culture, you will have seen the prominence of Rastafari iconography. Cannabis has long been associated with the Rastafari religious movement. Their use of the herb in communal rituals has become known worldwide. This is the story of the faith, …
Hemp Industry Spotlight
Kentucky Hemp Highway Tour
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Kentucky Hemp Highway of Kentucky, A Self-Guided Tour Hemp Highway of Kentucky is a self guided tour of Kentucky’s hemp history. Founded by Dan Isenstein, this tour takes tourists through 12 counties in Kentucky, binding Kentucky’s history with the future. The tour organized and launched by Dan, …
Melanin Minerals
Audio Melanin Minerals, a plant based, CBD infused and non CBD infused skin care company, owned and operated by black women. I love their energy, their passion, and their knowledge of the ingredients used in their products. Melanin Minerals is located in Oregon, and their products contain CBD and hemp seed oil, and non-infused products …
The Global Cannabinoid Research Center
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh The Global Cannabinoid Research Center is led by founder Mike Robinson, a cannabinoid researcher of over a decade, and focuses on cannabinoid medicine research. On the topic of CBG, Mike is like a database. Recently, he was interviewed by the Vee Traveling Veg Canna Writer blog and …
Hemp Goes Mainstream
Hemp Fuel
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Since the legalization of hemp in 2018, hemp has gone mainstream as heck! This column explores all those ways with each piece focused on a hemp product. This one is dedicated to hemp fuel. What is Hemp Fuel Hemp fuel is fuel made from hemp oil. The …
Hemp Tea – The New Drink to try
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Tea is known to have a multitude of health benefits. The most popular benefits are associated with: cardiovascular health, weight health, mental health, and stress health. Humans have been consuming tea as medicine for decades, maybe even centuries. As hemp gains popularity, and as more information about …
Consuming Raw Cannabis and the Safe Parts to Eat
Audio Last Updated on 10 months by Yomesh Can You Eat Cannabis? Cannabis, in its raw form- none extracted/not smoked, is alkaline if non-acidic (proper pH) soil was used to grow it. When we smoke Cannabis, we are taking it from an alkaline state in our bodies, to an acidic state. Smoke increases acid secretion …
