Most researchers agree that the value of the US marijuana crop has increased sharply since the mid-90s, as Calif and twelve other states have passed medical-marijuana laws. It is estimated that in 2006 Californians grew more than 20 million pot plants. He reckoned that between 1981 and 2006 domestic marijuana production increased tenfold, making pot the leading cash crop surpassing corn. |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.