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FridayJun 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Vertically Integrates Hemp Production and Sales

Related Editorial The United States House passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which will redefine subsidies to farmers, nutritional welfare recipients, conservationists and others. Tucked into this bill of more than 1,000 pages is hemp legalization legislation supported by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Demand – and thus farming revenue – for tobacco is waning, and McConnell says hemp farming could help bolster farming communities in his home state of Kentucky and across the country. Currently listed as a controlled substance under federal law, the new bill will declassify hemp as a schedule 1 drug and label it as a viable…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Shuns Synthetics, Offering Only Pure Hemp-based Products

Related Editorial Dating back thousands of years, people have found ways to treat pain and other ailments with cannabidiol (CBD) oil which is harvested from the hemp plant. However, the natural healing properties of CBD are being jeopardized by the advent of man-made synthetic CBDs. These chemical analogs are dangerous imitations of plant-derived product, binding to human endocannabinoid receptors at astronomically larger quantities than natural cannabinoids. These designer drugs prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a national health alert warning about synthetic cannabinoids. Shunning synthetics, Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) provides…

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FridayJun 15, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Contributes to Industry Growth Through Hemp Cultivation Projects

Related Editorial Recent U.S. government interest in ensuring industrial hemp supply signals a period of growth for the cannabinoid industry. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is contributing to this growth through new hemp cultivation projects in both Canada and the U.S., to support its hempSMART subsidiary. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is benefiting from a cross-border venture that gives it access to new scientific advances and has seen its shares reach top exchanges. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) has secured government licensing needed to become one of Canada’s leading retailers, while acquiring…

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MondayJun 11, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Takes Advantage of Promising Opportunities in Wide-ranging Cannabis Sector

Related Editorial The cannabis industry is about more than medicine and recreational drugs. Whether selling hemp-derived textile and construction products or providing resources to support cannabis growers, companies are now accessing the market in a variety of ways. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is developing hemp-based wellness products and cultivating industrial hemp on a large scale in Canada and the United States. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is selling hydroponic equipment to legal cannabis growers and has recently made a significant acquisition in this area. Cronos Group, Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) has used its success…

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MondayJun 04, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Capitalizes on the Rising Acceptance of CBD

Related Editorial In a fragile economic world, industries with significant growth forecast are certain to catch the eye of savvy investors looking for just the right place to be. Recent reports indicate that the cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to grow by 700 percent by 2020, and a report by market intelligence firm Hemp Business Journal projects that the CBD market will grow to $2.1 billion by 2020 (http://cnw.fm/7iczS), an astronomical jump in value compared to last year’s CBD market of $202 million. This news bodes well for hemp-focused companies such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile),…

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TuesdayMay 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Well-positioned in Emergent Industrial Hemp-based CBD Market

Related Editorial With the announcement in April of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2018, the industry could be looking at a federal redefinition of hemp. Industrial hemp is a great source for CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with numerous medical applications ranging (http://cnw.fm/7tqIy). U.S. market projections for hemp range from $1.9 to $2.1 billion within the next two years and could hit $3 billion by 2021, according to one industry analyst (http://cnw.fm/MLA5w). This is great news for well-positioned sector players such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile), which recently executed a sizeable hemp-cultivation JV agreement. Other…

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FridayMay 25, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Secures Spot in Growing Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial The legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada appears to be certain by the end of summer. The legislation to begin that process was passed by the government in late 2017 and passed a second reading in the country’s Senate in March 2018; the final vote is scheduled for June of this year, and the passage appears all but certain. Approval of the law — along with the fact that recreational cannabis is already legal in nine U.S. states — will spark an industry that forecasts indicate may reach as high as $12B in North America (http://cnw.fm/Fem3T),…

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FridayMay 04, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Prepares to Meet Rising Demand for Cannabis Payment Solutions

Related Editorial Impending legislation in Canada is the most recent step in the spread of legal cannabis consumption. As the industry grows, so do the support businesses supplying related services for retailers and consumers. Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE profile) is providing payment systems and business support through its MoneyTrac partnership. MassRoots Retail (OTC: MSRT) is using blockchain to provide a review aggregator and dispensary finder. GB Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: GBLX) is working in research and design, focusing its efforts on growing more effective strains and exploring better delivery systems. Lexaria Bioscience Corporation (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is also improving…

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FridayApr 27, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Offers Cannabis Companies Unique Payment and Consulting Services

Related Editorial As legalization spreads, the cannabis industry is achieving a new level of maturity, with a wide range of products and support services. Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) (GOHE Profile) is providing payment and consulting services for cannabis companies facing the unique challenges of their sector. Terra Tech Corp. (OTC: TRTC) has developed sustainable farming methods that lead to better yields and lower costs. Surna, Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA) specializes in providing components for growing facilities and advice on how to set them up. Meanwhile, Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) and GB Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: GBLX) are both deploying new…

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ThursdayApr 26, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Solutions Bridge the Gap Between Conventional Banks, Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial Financial services are undergoing a period of change as high-risk businesses, often excluded from conventional banking systems, search for alternative ways to process payments. Companies such as Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) (GOHE Profile) are providing payment systems for high-risk ventures such as the cannabis industry, saving vendors from the need to operate exclusively on cash. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is also working in this sector, while bringing bitcoin payments into the mainstream. MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT) is moving from the cannabis sector into payment processing, adapting its expertise in cannabis tech solutions to provide financial services. Cannabis…

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