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Jessica McKeil | April 10, 2020

Why the World Needs Hemp Plastic… Now

Hemp plastic is increasingly becoming a viable option as an eco-friendly alternative to carbon-based plastic. Not only is this bioplastic sourced from safe and sustainable hemp plants, but it is also typically both biodegradable and recyclable.

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.

Kristina Etter | March 06, 2021

High-Tech Cannabis Grow Systems Simplify Growing At Home

[2021 Update] Ultimate guide to indoor grow systems, including automated, grow boxes, home grow systems, and DIY grow tents.

Aaron LaBarbera | February 26, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Short Path Distillation

Two of the most popular distillation methods whose product offers both a better flavor and experience is the short path distillation process and its cousin, the short path wiped film distillation process. Both achieve very similar results in different ways.

Zoe Biehl | May 13, 2019

The Amazing World of Hemp: Hempcrete - the Most Sustainable Building Material on Earth

Building materials, textiles, and plastics, in this 3-part series, we'll explore some of the ways hemp is set to change the world.

Karhlyle Fletcher | November 16, 2020

Delta-8 THC Jumps Thru Legal Loopholes

In the world of law and paper, semantics are king.

Jessica McKeil | April 22, 2018

Cannabis Tissue Culture 101

Tissue culture cultivation represents a transformative approach to propagation in the cannabis industry. The science of tissue culture (TC) was commercialized roughly four decades ago and is widely used across agricultural sectors. Until recently, the technology had not been adopted by the marijuana industry, perhaps due to a lack of knowledge sharing between industries or the long history legal barriers. Today, the popularity of TC in the cannabis sector is a far different story.

Jessica McKeil | February 01, 2021

Is Delta 8 THC Safe? Despite Claims, There’s Little Research

Do lab-created cannabinoids like Delta-8 pose safety concerns? Like most things in cannabis, we need more research.

Stephanie Piantanida | April 01, 2018

How to Make 99% Pure CBD Crystals

Henry Vincenty, Founder and CEO of Endoca, teaches the basics of chromatography, and how it is used to create pure cannabis crystals.

Editorial Team | August 16, 2017

The Hemp Battery Performs Better than the Lithium Battery

This article is written to layout the experimental results of the power a hemp battery possesses against the lithium power cell.

Jessica McKeil | March 29, 2021

How Delta-8 THC is Made in the Lab

Commercial Delta-8 THC products aren't plant extracted, they are lab made. Here's a summary of how Delta-8 THC is made in the lab from hemp-extracted CBD.

Tim Youngblood | March 20, 2020

Aeroponics 101

Learn the basics of aeroponics and see how this method is being scaled for large-scale cannabis growing facilities.

Amanda Luketa | June 11, 2019

Processing and Farming Equipment in the Hemp Industry

From cultivation to extraction, the hemp industry requires highly specialized technology to flourish.

Zoe Biehl | May 21, 2019

The Amazing World of Hemp: The Solution to Our World’s Massive Plastic Problem

From building materials and clothing to environmental God-send, in our final article in a three-part series on hemp, we explore the potential of hemp-based bioplastics.

Sarah Ratliff | March 17, 2020

Color Remediation Column BHO Extraction

An exploration into a new technique in cannabis extractions.

Jessica McKeil | January 25, 2020

Processing Industrial Hemp

Due to the growth of the hemp industry, demand for specialized hemp processing equipment has surpassed the supply. As many entrepreneurs have discovered, finding machinery equipped to handle the tough fibrous stalk of hemp plants is no simple task.

Jessica McKeil | November 13, 2017

A Leap Forward in Cannabinoid Extraction with Ultrasonic Techniques

Ultrasonic extractors also referred to as ultrasonic emulsifiers, are part of the new wave of extraction science.

Kristina Etter | June 21, 2018

Driving Toward a Greener Future with Hemp Biofuels

Fossil fuel experts declare oil production is more limited than people realize, as an older alternative emerges new.

Kristina Etter | July 09, 2018

Evolution of Cannabis Ethanol Extraction

Learn how a break through at Capna Fabrication might change the future of ethanol in cannabis extraction.

Karhlyle Fletcher | March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Cannabis 2020

Demand Up, Systems Down: The cannabis industry braces for the immediate impact as COVID-19 wreaks havoc.

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