This week’s plant medicine newsletter covers the historic moment Bob Dylan introduced the Beatles to cannabis, new research on hemp’s agricultural applications, and updates on the growing cannabis industry.
From the Project CBD Archives
When Bob Dylan Turned On the Beatles (Project CBD)
On August 28, 1964, Bob Dylan introduced the Beatles to cannabis. And the rest is more than just rock ‘n’ roll history. After the Beatles got into grass, they began to think of themselves as artists, not just performers. The herb triggered a creative surge that altered their approach to writing and recording songs. (“We were smoking marijuana for breakfast,” Lennon jibed.) Cannabis opened the door to new dimensions of popular music, and the Beatles carried the youth of the world with them across the psychoactive threshold.
More Noteworthy Reading
Study: Hemp-based insecticide prevents harmful beetles in chicken farms (Ganjapreneur)
Researchers found that a hemp-derived pesticide can protect poultry from destructive darkling beetles, offering a natural and sustainable alternative to synthetic treatments.
Study: Milk from dairy cows fed hemp biomass is cannabinoid-free after 12 days (Ganjapreneur)
A study found that cannabinoids from hemp feed are undetectable in cow’s milk after 12 days, supporting the case for using hemp biomass as animal feed.
Report: Global market for hempcrete an estimated $570.2M in 2024 (Ganjapreneur)
The hempcrete industry is expected to reach over half a billion dollars this year, reflecting growing demand for sustainable building materials.
Minnesota awards $3.6M in grants for cannabis businesses and education (Ganjapreneur)
The state is distributing $3.6 million to support cannabis entrepreneurs and fund cannabis-related educational initiatives.
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