Articles tagged with "pesticides"
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The Curious Case of the Cannabis Aphid
Chris Roberts - Published on July 9, 2018Read moreThe first confirmed sighting of the cannabis aphid in North America was in 2016. Since then, the hungry bug has spread rapidly across the continent.
Feds Refresh California Marijuana Strategy
The Associated Press - Published on May 30, 2018Read moreState and federal officials Tuesday announced they will use $2.5 million in federal money to target illegal grows.
New Rules Have Montana Marijuana Providers Testing, Labeling
The Associated Press - Published on April 10, 2018Read moreNew regulations cover everything from employee ID badges to pesticide testing. They first changes take effect this week.
North Dakota Accepting Proposals From Medical Marijuana Labs
The Associated Press - Published on February 28, 2018Read moreThe selected lab will test marijuana for contaminants including pesticides and to ensure that levels of the cannabinoid THC are accurately labeled.
Arizona May Finally Begin Lab Testing Medical Cannabis for Contaminants
Ben Adlin - Published on January 29, 2018Read moreMore than seven years after Arizona legalized medical cannabis, the state may begin to require lab testing to identify mold, pesticides, and other contaminants.
Lab Test Finds 77% of California Clones Contaminated With Pesticides
Tobias Coughlin-Bogue - Published on September 25, 2017Read moreThe Steep Hill Labs project lends credence to growers who say they’re not using banned pesticides–yet still find residue in their plants.
Contaminated Cannabis Still Hitting the Shelves in Oregon, Report Finds
Gage Peake - Published on June 20, 2017Read moreFor the first few states that legalized adult-use cannabis, the early years have included a lot of learning on the fly in the early days of the industry.
California Lawmakers to Consider Cannabis Rules Thursday
The Associated Press - Published on June 15, 2017Read moreCalifornia would set standards for organic marijuana, allow samples at county fairs and permit home deliveries under legislation set to be considered Thursday.
Oregon Issues First Cannabis Recall Over Pesticides
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2017Read moreState regulators have said that people who bought the affected Blue Magoo should return it to the retailer or throw it out.
Leafly Investigation: California Has a Dirty Cannabis Problem
Chris Roberts - Published on February 15, 2017Read morePesticides, molds, and other pathogens are turning up in medical cannabis across California. Rules are coming, but until then it’s “buyer beware.”