Australian medical cannabis company ECS Botanics Ltd (ASX:ECS) says it has seen big boosts to yields with its new Protective Crop Enclosures (PCEs).The firm says a first harvest from PCE-grown cannabis has produced 656 kilograms wet weight of flower, representing a 50% increase compared to the previous highest harvest...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has given his backing to proposed legislation regulating the intoxicating hemp industry in his state.Like many other states, Illinois has been grappling with the proliferation of hemp-derived THC, such as products containing Delta-8. The proposed legislation would, among other things, prohibit packaging designed to imitate...

Possession of cannabis for medical purposes is now legal in Nebraska - but there will be a wait before patients can legally access products.On Thursday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that ballot measures 437 and 438 are now law - one legalizing medical cannabis possession and the other...

The outcome of November polls that gave the green light for legalizing medical marijuana in Nebraska continues to face legal headwinds.After failed attempts in previous years, legalizing medical cannabis was put in front of the state’s voters in November and both initiatives passed. One initiative was the Patient Protection...

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) expects to make recommendations to Ministers across Great Britain on the first authorisations of CBD novel food applications in the spring or summer of next year.Edible cannabidiol (CBD) products are considered novel foods, and must secure appropriate authorisation...

A study of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients has found some experience a significant degree of relief with cannabinoids.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause pain and swelling in  joints. Psoriatic arthritis is another autoimmune form of arthritis causing joint inflammation and occurs...

Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun has signalled its "probably time" medical marijuana was legalised in his state.Indiana is one of only a handful of US states not having a medical cannabis program - but it is surrounded by states that, or will soon, do. However, it is lawful for any...

Lone star state Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced last week he's backing a bill to be introduced that would see all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol banned from being sold in Texas.In Texas, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal; although eligible Texans can access medical cannabis through the State's compassionate...

Cannabidiol may prove to be useful in reversing the effects of THC intoxication in dogs; a growing problem. But more research is needed.Canine tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) toxicosis is on the increase in North America; largely due to wide availability of cannabis products through medicinal and adult-use programs. Unfortunately, edible cannabis...

A new advertising campaign asks residents of the Australian state of Victoria to consider their stance on adult-use cannabis regulation.The campaign has been initiated by the Pennington Institute; an independent, not-profit drug policy organisation. It involves people completing a five-question "online quiz" (really a survey) about different aspects of...