SEATTLE -- Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago. The sweeping action announced Thursday night by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board renewed concerns … [Read more...] about Washington shutters pot businesses due to old pesticide
Pesticides
Massachusetts now allows use of pesticides in cannabis cultivation
Certain pesticides can now be used in cannabis and hemp cultivation, following a Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' decision last week. The move has split cannabis cultivators. Tim Shaw, chief operator officer at MariMed Inc., disagrees with the decision. “We don't believe allowing pesticides is the right thing to do, considering people are inhaling these … [Read more...] about Massachusetts now allows use of pesticides in cannabis cultivation
RI marijuana products destroyed after testing positive for pesticides
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Nine medical marijuana businesses have had batches of cannabis test positive for banned pesticides since testing was mandated earlier this year, according to state regulators. The Department of Business Regulation says none of the products ended up being sold to patients, and all the batches that failed pesticide testing have either been destroyed or … [Read more...] about RI marijuana products destroyed after testing positive for pesticides
