Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. He has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Federal Report: U.S. Hemp Industry Reaches $739 Million in 2025, Up 64% From 2024
A new federal report (PDF) shows the U.S. hemp industry posted a major rebound in 2025, with total production value climbing to $739 million, an …
Hemp Compounds Show Promise for Managing Blood Sugar Through Gut-Based Mechanisms
Researchers from Konyang University and the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine report that several compounds derived from hemp seeds may help regulate blood sugar by …
Study: CBD May Increase THC Levels in Blood When Cannabis Is Vaporized, Research Finds
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may increase the amount of THC circulating in the bloodstream when the two …
DEA Moves to Allow VA Research Program to Import Marijuana Extract and THC for Clinical Trials
A new federal filing shows the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering an application that would allow a Department of Veterans Affairs research program to import …
56-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found in Germany May Be Oldest Known Cannabis Plant
A fossil discovered in Germany may be the oldest known cannabis-related plant ever identified, potentially pushing the timeline of the genus back by about 30 …
Minnesota Survey Finds Youth Marijuana Use Fell Again in 2025
Youth marijuana use in Minnesota continued its long-term decline in 2025, according to new state survey data showing that 96% of students said they had …
Connecticut House Approves Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules
Connecticut’s House has given final approval to HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis measure that overhauls parts of the state’s marijuana program, updates hemp regulations, and …
Kazmira Launches New Medical Cannabis Education Platform for Patients and Providers
Colorado-based Kazmira Therapeutics has launched 1Cannabis, a new online education platform built to give both patients and healthcare providers a clearer understanding of medical cannabis, …
Safe Harbor Launches 401(k) Plan Designed Specifically for Marijuana Industry Workers
Safe Harbor Financial Services has announced the launch of a new 401(k) retirement plan tailored specifically for state-legal marijuana businesses, addressing a long-standing gap that …
Ghana Opens Cannabis Licenses to Citizens Abroad as Hemp Industry Begins Accepting Applications
Ghana has officially opened applications for its new cannabis licensing system, and officials are making it clear they want citizens living abroad to take part. …
