IDOA adopts rules for cannabis plant monitoring and fees
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today newly adopted rules for the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. As detailed in today’s Illinois Register and Flinn Report, the rulemaking extends DOA licensing and regulation, which originally applied only to cultivation centers, to craft growers, infusers, processors (facilities that extract chemicals or compounds from cannabis to produce cannabis concentrate), and community college cannabis vocational pilot programs; reduces or pauses various fees; and establishes a statewide cannabis plant monitoring system through which DOA will track all movements of cannabis or cannabis-derived products.
Continue reading →Review: Apple Jack Vape Pod by Rove
With more than a dozen classic options, seasonal releases, and new hardware, large multi-state vape-brand Rove is still expanding its portfolio in the prairie state. I recently stopped at Key Cannabis Carbondale to pick up a few Rove options to review, starting with the Apple Jack pod.
Continue reading →CRI to host Public Research Series on cannabis legalization and social equity
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend another CRI Public Research Series. The session, Cannabis Legalization and Social Equity: Opportunities, Puzzles, and Trade-offs, is scheduled for a Zoom meeting from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The meeting registration link can be found here.
Continue reading →News Joint Grow Journal 81: Double Guava x Blue Zorroso Auto by G.O.A.T. Genetics
In Part I, I journaled about growing a Double Guava x Blue Zorroso Auto by G.O.A.T. Genetics. I’m back for Part II of this grow journal to let you know how the cured flower smoked.
Continue reading →Keefy Cannafest set for Saturday
Keefy Cannafest is less than a week away. And it’s last call for tickets. General admission tickets can be purchased online here for $40. Tickets purchased at the door, if still available, are $50. The annual festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 16.
Continue reading →News Joint Grow Journal 80: Double Guava x Blue Zorroso Auto by G.O.A.T. Genetics
I don’t always grow autoflowers, but when I do, I usually grow G.O.A.T. Genetics. This round I grew two strains from G.O.A.T. Genetics: Guava and Grapes and Double Guava x Blue Zorroso. This journal entry is for the Double Guava x Blue Zorroso.
Continue reading →IDOA provides child-resistant cannabis packaging and sealing requirements
The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA-DCR) today provided an alert to reinforce the child-resistant product packaging and product packaging seal requirements stipulated in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), which requires cannabis product to be sold in containers that are both “Sealed” and “Child-Resistant.”
Continue reading →Review: Mule Fuel by Ripperz
I’ve been looking for a knockout night strain for months. Illinois craft grow licensee Wyvern Botanicals has finally provided one. Wyvern Botanicals’ premium flower brand Ripperz recently launched several strains in Illinois. I picked out the Mule Fuel to review.
Continue reading →Lawsuit claims cannabis companies did not warn of mental health risks
A lawsuit, filed on behalf of more than 40 plaintiffs, claims that cannabis companies did not warn them of mental health risks when purchasing from legal retail stores. The lawsuit states, “This class action lawsuit seeks to hold Cresco Labs, Green Thumb, Verano Holdings, and Verano LLC responsible for promoting their cannabis products to recreational users as safe and appropriate for widespread use despite scientific evidence to the contrary.”
Continue reading →Review: Infused Mustard & Infused BBQ Sauce by Culinary Cannabis Co.
I believe one benefit of legalization is the ability to integrate cannabis into daily life in more ways than ever before. Culinary Cannabis Company shares that approach, and I’ve been reviewing some of the label’s infused base ingredients lately. Recently, I picked up the brand’s Canna Boss Sauce Infused Mustard and BBQ Sauce at Cookies Bloomington.
Continue reading →Aroma Grow Cup set for August 2
The Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Road in Wheeling, is scheduled to host the 2nd annual Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup from 12–6 p.m. on Aug. 2. VIP and general admission tickets can be found here.
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