add

US growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years

    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 more closely matches what's sold in states that have legalized medical or recreational marijuana, the National Institute on Drug Abuse said in an email Thursday to The Associated Press.   The federal agency said it plans to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) this year at the University of Mississippi, which holds ...

Keep on reading: US growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years

from INQUIRER.net https://ift.tt/2XRLSiv

No comments:

Post a Comment

Motorcyclist dead in Lucena collision

LUCENA CITY ---- A motorcyclist running against a one-way street died after he collided with another motorcycle in Lucena City early Friday....