Kristina Etter   |   3 days ago

Why Regulation, Compliance, and Testing Matter in Cannabis

Although rules may be a foreign concept to a once illicit market, history has proven that regulations in agriculture, food production, and pharmaceuticals are critical for consumer safety, and the same is true for cannabis and hemp.

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Jessica McKeil   |   June 14, 2021

The Best Smart Grow Apps [2021 Update]

Long gone are the days of cannabis farmers scribbling illegible notes on stained notepads in the grow room. Today there is a growing marketplace of community-driven, expert-developed grow applications for mobile devices. Now, thanks to recent advancements in cloud-based technology, and our increasing obsession with mobile technologies, a cultivator can see everything they need to know about their crop all in one place.
Oladimeji Ewumi   |   June 12, 2021

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Jessica McKeil   |   June 09, 2021

What are Hemp-based Microfluidics?

Hemp-based microfluidics is a novel idea that could improve the environmental impact and long-term sustainability of the sector.
Kristina Etter   |   June 05, 2021

Lifting the Veil: U.S. Cannabis Research Ramping Up

As cannabis research restrictions loosen, we can only expect what we know about cannabis to grow exponentially in the coming years.
Jessica McKeil   |   June 04, 2021

Advances in Cannabis Genomics

The cannabis genome is exceptionally complicated, evading scientific understanding for decades. Thanks to years of prohibition on the study of cannabis, scientists are just now trying to untangle the complicated nature of this plant's genetic makeup.
Kristina Etter   |   May 28, 2021

Proving the Tech: Consistent Conditions Equal Consistent Cannabis

Case studies from Agrify show why precision ag tech is the future of cannabis.
Jessica McKeil   |   May 25, 2021

A Wave of New Cannabis Legalizations

Only three states in the US lack some form of marijuana reform. New York and Virginia are the latest to approve adult-use cannabis, who's next?
Jessica McKeil   |   May 21, 2021

The Environmental Impact of Cannabis

With new industrial cultivation facilities coming online, many with over two million square feet of canopy space, the cannabis sector needs to start considering sustainability.
Amanda Stern   |   May 20, 2021

Crypto, Cannabis and other Financial Opportunities

Cryptocurrency, Blockchains, Tokens, NFT’s are common buzzwords flying around these days. How is crypto helping move cannabis further into the digital age, and what does it mean for the industry?
Jessica Rosslee   |   May 19, 2021

Where Will Cannabis Technology Be in 5 Years?

The cannabis industry has gained incredible traction over recent years- of this; there is no doubt. But what comes next?
Kristina Etter   |   May 14, 2021

The Full UX of Cannabis

The user experience of cannabis starts long before the sale and lasts well beyond the high.
Oladimeji Ewumi   |   May 13, 2021

Quality Control for the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis testing labs are among the most profitable and evolving sectors of the cannabis industry, yet more needs to be done to standardize quality control practices for cannabis products and COAs.
Jessica McKeil   |   May 10, 2021

Lab-Made Cannabinoids

Moving beyond Delta-8 THC, other rare and minor cannabinoids are filtering into the consumer market with biosynthesis.
Kristina Etter   |   May 05, 2021

Brain Wave Technology Unlocks Cannabis Mysteries

New EEG technology offers insight into the effects of cannabis and opens new doors to understanding consumer differences.
Deborah Agboola   |   May 03, 2021

Hazards of Cannabis Production

As the cannabis industry grows, so have the fire, health, and safety risks in cannabis extraction facilities.
Jessica McKeil   |   April 28, 2021

Vape Shipping Ban - What it Means for Hemp Producers

Vape producers are feeling the squeeze.
Deborah Agboola   |   April 23, 2021

Extracting Terpenes - The Technology of Taste & Smell

Many therapeutic phytocannabinoids have been successfully isolated, but the terpenes have proven a tad more elusive.
Jessica McKeil   |   April 20, 2021

The Cost of Mass Production: Cannabis Carbon Footprint

The American cannabis industry is making a name for itself as a significant contributor to carbon emissions.
Jessica McKeil   |   April 14, 2021

Innovations in Hemp Processing and Production

The future of hemp processing and production is evolving beyond CBD extraction.
 

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