U.S. Growing Largest Crop of Marijuana for Research in Five Years

Field of hemp. Cannabis Sativa. Industrial kind (technical cannabis)

The U.S. government is growing the largest crop of research marijuana in five years, responding to interest in varieties with high levels of THC and CBD. The government is the only source of pot for nearly all research in the U.S., while it still considers it illegal and dangerous. Scientists have asked for weed that… Continue reading U.S. Growing Largest Crop of Marijuana for Research in Five Years

Many Insurers Just Won’t Touch Covering Marijuana-Related Businesses

Business in cannabis

Marijuana is already a multibillion-dollar business in the U.S. that’s drawing attention from some lawmakers eager for tax revenue and investors looking for profits. So far, however, some of the biggest insurers are taking a pass. Allianz SE, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. are among large insurers that aren’t covering… Continue reading Many Insurers Just Won’t Touch Covering Marijuana-Related Businesses