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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.

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.

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.

Jessica McKeil | February 11, 2020

The Best Smart Grow Apps [2020 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jessica McKeil | April 28, 2018

Commercialization of Hemp-based Bioplastics

True commercialization of hemp-based plastics could be just around the corner in North America. Hemp is experiencing a revolution, its popularity as a raw material has exploded in recent years thanks to deregulation of hemp in the United States and the growing acceptance of the cannabis sativa plant family as a whole.

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.

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.

Kristina Etter | March 03, 2018

Achieving Ultimate Purity With Short-Path Distillation

Distillation in itself is nothing new. Distillation is used in many chemical engineering processes, and people have been distilling alcohol for centuries. Now, distilling cannabis oil is gaining ground and redefining quality, potency, and purity.

Jessica McKeil | December 04, 2017

How to Achieve Full Control of the Rosin Extraction Process

Rosin extraction is unique, typically requiring extensive experimentation between a number of key elements before a perfect final product is created. Active exploration makes it possible to gain full control of the process and a consistent cannabis extraction.

Joe Powers | May 23, 2018

Emerging Hemp Technologies & Machinery

Large-scale Hemp production technology and equipment begin with processing and decortication.

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.

Jessica Rosslee | December 18, 2018

Cannabis Irradiation: Canada’s Hot Topic

With the recent implementation of Canada’s legalized cannabis laws, there are stringent regulations to ensure the safe development of a healthy market.

Jessica McKeil | June 05, 2018

Mastering VPD Control for Plentiful Harvests

Why should cannabis growers concern themselves with vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in their grow operation? It is an interesting approach, and while it is definitely an advanced environmental measurement technique, it's worth exploring for indoor grow rooms.