The first High Times Oklahoma Cannabis Cup is now in the books, with a new class of ganjapreneur who can lay claim to the mantle of cannabis champion. Jon Cappetta, High Times vice president of content, said Oklahoma submitted a record-breaking number of entries for a Cannabis Cup event. Fire Leaf was the major winner […]
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Fire festival?
This is a tale of two festivals. One was disastrous and the other was a well-oiled machine, depending on the day you attended. On Saturday, Oklahomans arrived at their first High Times Cannabis Cup. By mid-afternoon, memes comparing the event to infamous Fyre Festival were popping up on social media. But by the time the […]
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Hopeful beginning
Two of Oklahoma City metro’s recognizable names in the cannabis business have teamed up to form a charity. Green Hopes, 4001 SW 119th St., is a joint venture by CBD Plus USA and Green Hope Wellness Clinic. It holds its first event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10. “It is a 26-acre, 26,000 square-foot facility that’s […]
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Growing gold
One of the major issues facing dispensaries in the new Oklahoma medical cannabis market is having consistent inventory. CBD Plus USA thinks it has found the solution. It is rolling out the Lotus Gold cannabis line this week with plans to have at least 20 strains on an ongoing and constant basis as well as […]
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Harvesting hemp
Oklahoma might soon see a return to its roots as a major hemp-producing state thanks to the 2018 farm bill. Last year, Oklahoma passed the industrial hemp pilot program, which was covered under the 2014 farm bill. Beginning in May, hemp growers would have to partner with a college or university to be able to […]
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New rules mean vaping must be regulated like tobacco
Some industry insiders believe the new vaping regulations could signal the end of the industry if enforced.