4th Industrial Revolution News

• Phoenix fintech startup raises $1.2M to commercialize blockchain payment system 22 Nov 2019 05:04 Bizjournals
• UF Open House Invites Community to Engage with Science 22 Nov 2019 04:49 Newswise Newswise — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to discovering science-based solutions that make tangible positive impacts on the lives of people worldwide. On December 4, the South Florida community has an …
• CBD shop thinks stolen hemp flower will be resold as marijuana 22 Nov 2019 04:24 Channel 3000 More Headlines MADISON, Wis. - Paradise Plus on Madison's west side is still trying to recover from a burglary last week. The repair costs are in the thousands of dollars, and the owners think the people who broke the front window and stole hemp flower …
• Ask a Stoner: Why Aren't More Dispensaries Using Hemp Plastics? 22 Nov 2019 03:01 Westword Dear Stoner: Why don't more dispensaries and marijuana companies use hemp plastics for packaging? Maryanne Dear Maryanne: Plastics made from industrial hemp have proven to be biodegradable and much more eco-friendly than traditional plastics currently …
• Want to Grow Hemp in Colorado? Apply Online. 22 Nov 2019 03:00 Westword Attaining a license to farm hemp in Colorado was already easier than it is in most of the country, and it just got even easier. According to the Colorado Department of Agriculture, as of today, November 21, you can apply online to farm hemp. Hemp is no …
• Medical cannabis company, Puro, breaks crowdfunding record 22 Nov 2019 02:49 Scoop South Island medical cannabis company, Puro, breaks crowdfunding record Medical cannabis start-up Puro has already raised just under $2.2 million on PledgeMe, the highest amount ever raised in PledgeMe’s crowdfunding history. Christchurch businessman Tim …
• The Opioid Epidemic Should Be First Priority Of State Legislature In Upcoming Year 22 Nov 2019 02:24 The Chattanoogan When considering the most pressing matter that is threatening the great state of Tennessee, I would be willing to bet that more apparent matters come to your mind such as the state of our education system, the statewide job market, or maybe even the …
• Farmers union discusses hemp production 22 Nov 2019 01:54 Lima News OTTAWA — Local farmers had the opportunity to meet Thursday to discuss hemp production by getting over the hurdle of processing and marketing. Schroeder Law Firm, of Columbus Grove, in conjunction with Putnam County Farmers Union held the meeting at …
• CARP members get 'medical cannabis 101' 22 Nov 2019 01:49 Expositor Published on: November 21, 2019 | Last Updated: November 21, 2019 5:41 PM EST Ron Singer (left), CARP Brantford chapter president, and vice-president Bob Glass chat Thursday with Elisa Traficante, of Spectrum Therapeutics. Brian Thompson / The …
• Bill legalizing marijuana clears house panel; could permit VA to recommend use for veterans 22 Nov 2019 00:43 Stars and Stripes Bill legalizing marijuana clears house panel; could permit VA to recommend use for veterans WASHINGTON — A House panel approved a historic effort to legalize marijuana, which could pave the way for the Department of Veterans Affairs to recommend cannabis …