The Hemp Beverage Industry: A Catalyst for Change Amidst Cannabis and Hemp's Tense Coexistence

The Hemp Beverage Industry: A Catalyst for Change Amidst Cannabis and Hemp's Tense Coexistence

Written by Eric Postow with contributions from Jim Boland

For anyone who has navigated the tumultuous seas of the cannabis industry post-2018 Farm Bill, there is an obvious growing tension, a clash between hemp and regulated cannabis. It's a conflict rooted in regulatory discord, economic competition, and a shared ancestry that's been bureaucratically bifurcated. Yet, within this struggle, I perceive an unforeseen harbinger of change: the hemp beverage industry.

Read More
Growing Up in a Cannabis Household: A Teenager's Perspective

Growing Up in a Cannabis Household: A Teenager's Perspective

Written by Lillian Eveland

I always knew she was involved in hemp. Still, besides seeing my brother get his CBD oil every day and knowing my mom medicated, her role in cannabis wasn't very apparent to me until I got older—maybe around 13 years old. That's when I realized my mom's activities were quite different from what my friends' moms were doing.

Read More
Cannabis-based treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in dogs: A Brazilian Clinical Trial

Cannabis-based treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in dogs: A Brazilian Clinical Trial

Written By Andrea Harris

I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. It was a long day recalibrating the electromagnetic stirrers and making my weekly calls to suppliers. I felt my eyes roll as I slipped the mini-computer out of my pocket and unlocked the screen. It read, “WHAT AN AMAZING DAY, DON’T YOU THINK?”

My heart jumped into my throat as the author of the email came into sight. It was Carollina Mariga, our Veterinarian contact for the team of researchers in Brazil. We were currently in limbo and waiting for customs clearance to get our tinctures beyond the South American border and into the Federal University of Santa Maria. 

Read More
Florida’s Proposed Hemp Bill Impacts Us All

Florida’s Proposed Hemp Bill Impacts Us All

Written By Jenny Ball

The last several weeks we’ve seen Senate bill 1676 and House bill 1475 panic the hemp industry. These bills as written would effectively put tens of thousands of small business owners out of business.

We believe we can work with legislators to upgrade these bills to protect children and keep small businesses open. Most Hemp companies in the state of Florida are start-ups.The federal passing of the 2018 Farm Bill Act enabled small businesses, farmers, and companies like our own Siesta G to make a livelihood serving the community with this plant.

Read More
What Can Cannabis Do For Your Dog?

What Can Cannabis Do For Your Dog?

Written by Andrea Harris

"You're gonna put cannabis in dog treats? How on earth is that going to work?" Dr. Rodgers asked me.

"Yeah, I mean obviously it won't be high in THC, but I know there has to be medicinal properties for dogs as well." I retorted as I pulled back on the plunger and the 3ml syringe began to fill with blood.

I never thought that I would go from those conversations to stopping by clinics that carry my full-spectrum hemp dog treats. I can't help but think back as I hear story after story about cannabis helping canines.

Much like our own system, your dog's endocannabinoid system produces its own endocannabinoids. In fact, it's more than just dogs. We all have a system that interacts with the compounds found in cannabis, now it's all about narrowing down what cannabinoids are beneficial to which ailments so we can tailor-make cannabis profiles for our furry, and not-so-furry friends.

Read More
Where Do All The Delta-8 Nugs Grow?

Where Do All The Delta-8 Nugs Grow?

Written By Mike Robinson

By no means did the U.S. Congress create a bill for farmers so people in labs could convert cannabinoids under a loophole to market powerful quasi-cannabis items to people in states that have yet to legalize them. There are concerns far beyond the marketing to vulnerable consumers when it comes to semi-synthetic or completely synthetic creations made in labs to vie with the THC-focused cannabis market.

One of these lab conversions is known as Delta-8 THC, and it has hit the nation hard with so many different hemp companies finding a way to stay afloat by commercializing this new type of THC. Now consumers are exposed to modern, trendy marketing for products that are beyond misleading.

Sure, it's a great thing to see the hemp industry stay alive during a harsh economic time, but is it that great of an item if the hemp-derived cannabinoids within them were lab created? Is it great that these products are put on shelves for consumers far faster than researchers could possibly study both efficacy and safety?

Read More