Karhlyle Fletcher | Sep 12, 2019
Global Automation in Cannabis & Hemp
Cannabis Tech spoke to Cullen Raichart, CEO of GreenBroz, Inc about hemp and cannabis harvesting equipment, automation, and the rise of global interest.
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Sarah Ratliff | Sep 10, 2019
How Technology Can Boost the Prospects of Artisan Cannabis
While craft beer producers have worked in the shadows cast by the giant beer companies, in cannabis, small-scale production has dominated from the beginning. The type of specialized production associated with artisan cannabis has long been the rule rather than the exception. More significant players are coming, but artisan cannabis will still have a presence as long as producers continue to meet their customers’ expectations.
Karhlyle Fletcher | Sep 06, 2019
Vaping Produces Industry Challenges, Opportunities
Although vaping is often heralded as a cleaner and safer way to ingest nicotine or cannabis, the CDC has reported over 193 instances of severe lung disease in 22 states, all linked to the use of vaporizers. Illinois saw the first death related to these cases, and officials are reporting a second death in Oregon.
Sarah Ratliff | Sep 05, 2019
The Role of IT Professionals in the Cannabis Industry: A Closer Look
Like any thriving modern industry, cannabis must stay efficient if it expects to remain profitable. In this digitalized age, the role of information technology (IT) is vital to the successful operation of any business, in cannabis or otherwise. Those who are trained in its application and have demonstrated their capacity to perform will be highly sought after, and they will be tasked with solving numerous problems both existing and yet to be imagined.
Jessica McKeil | Sep 04, 2019
Augmented Reality
In an atmosphere of high regulation, limited advertising opportunities, and continually evolving legislation, cannabis brands are turning to tech to improve the retail experience. In many markets, most notably in Canada, the sample bud jar and slick packaging have been entirely removed from the retail space. Regulations like these make it near-impossible for consumers to interact with the product they wish to purchase.
Amanda Luketa | Aug 29, 2019
Cannabis Colleges on the Climb
As cannabis moves closer toward widespread legalization, more and more colleges are offering programs to prepare graduates for work within the industry. Here we take a look at some of the emerging cannabis degrees and certificates available in the United States.
Ellis Smith | Aug 25, 2019
Effective Cannabis Pathogen Decontamination Penetration Methods
Join this free webcast to learn how Photonic Decontamination ensures the most effective pathogen decontamination penetration method, while simultaneously maintaining cannabis flower integrity, ensuring no impact on cannabinoids or appearance, and negligible to no impact on terpene levels.
Jessica McKeil | Aug 23, 2019
Gavin Kogan Discusses Entering the Cannabis Industry
This week on A Tech Moment, Gavin Kogan of Grupo Flor spoke with Cannabis Tech’s Kristina Etter. Kogan, Chairman of the Board at Grupo Flor and currently working as VP of Government Affairs, is a fierce advocate for entrepreneurs in cannabis. His opinion, however, does not come without caveats.
Jessica McKeil | Aug 21, 2019
The Importance of Standards, Regulations, and COAs
By now, it’s not news that the cannabis industry operates without any national or global regulatory oversight. The lack of industry-wide standards or protocols has led to the development of a patchy network of similar, yet unperfected, regulated markets. It's an unstable framework which has led to a frustrating and repeating pattern of scandals, many of which are entirely avoidable.
Karhlyle Fletcher | Aug 20, 2019
Gray Terminology, Lack of Technology Cause Trouble for Hemp Shipments
In one of the strongest conservative states of America, cannabis legislation has moved forward through a misunderstanding of taxonomy. Texas has accidentally made it so that it's more difficult to prosecute the possession of cannabis.
