June 2024 - Page 5 of 5 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayJun 05, 2024 10:00 am

AI Helping to Optimize Marijuana Cultivation

The use of machine learning in indoor marijuana cultivation facilities is increasing, with growers using advanced cameras and sensors to sound alarms on threats such as disease or pests, decrease labor costs linked to different level growing tasks and maintain optimal conditions for plant growth. The primary reasons why marijuana and other indoor cultivation companies are making use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning tech in their facilities include the following: Consistency is needed in indoor growing facilities, and artificial intelligence can deliver this. Resources such as energy and labor that are required to cultivate marijuana indoors are costly;…

TuesdayJun 04, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Adolescents’ Use of Marijuana Heightens Psychotic Disorders Risk

A recent study featured in the “Psychological Medicine” journal delves into the relationship between adolescent marijuana use and the development of psychotic disorders. The research indicates a significant increase in psychotic disorder risks during adolescence linked to marijuana use, a risk that is particularly pronounced with the stronger marijuana products available today. Interestingly, this increased risk does not extend into young adulthood. Previous studies have suggested a link between youth marijuana use and psychotic disorders, noting a higher likelihood of such disorders among marijuana users. These earlier studies often relied on outdated data when marijuana was less potent and faced…

MondayJun 03, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Police Groups Support Bill to Authorize Cannabis Interstate Commerce, End Federal Prohibition in States

A bipartisan initiative aiming at terminating federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states where it is legal has the backing of two significant law enforcement organizations: the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPS) and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). The huge tobacco and alcohol businesses are among the members of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR), which made this endorsement announcement. The bill, known as the STATES 2.0 Act, has gained backing from prominent lawmakers, including Representative Dave Joyce, the primary sponsor. Joyce, a former prosecutor, expressed gratitude toward the law enforcement associations…

MondayJun 03, 2024 12:00 pm

10th Annual CWCBExpo To Witness Major Players Discussing Key Market Trends

The CWCBExpo is an essential B2B expo on the East Coast, being held at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year the Expo will be held from June 5-6, 2024, for two days of networking and engaging educational sessions. The event schedule is meticulously planned as follows: June 4, 2024 – The exhibitors set up their booths, the pre-workshops are conducted on cultivation and operating a dispensary, and attendees can connect with industry colleagues at the rooftop bash that night. June 5, 2024 – After the registration and the media and press preview, the expo commences with…

MondayJun 03, 2024 10:00 am

DOJ to Receive Public Comments on Cannabis Reclassification Throuh July 22

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to begin accepting comments on a rule that would move marijuana to a lower drug classification. This historic move comes after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommended that the drug be rescheduled following a directive issued by President Biden in 2022 to review the drug’s current classification. At the moment, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Drugs under this classification are said to have no accepted use in the medical world and a high potential for abuse. The drugs include heroin, LSD,…

MondayJun 03, 2024 9:00 am

Software Effective Solutions Corp. (SFWJ) Joins Others in Applauding Decision to Reschedule Cannabis

Company calls rescheduling a “monumental decision” that signifies a significant shift in U.S. drug policy MedCana CEO notes rescheduling “opens the door to further research, innovation and accessibility, signaling a new era of acceptance and understanding” SFWJ remains committed to advancing the dialogue around cannabis policy and supporting initiatives that promote responsible access and use Software Effective Solutions (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) has noted a “historic milestone” as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) moves to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (https://cnw.fm/yNude). The company released an announcement from CEO Jose Gabriel Diaz…