Extraction

by 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.

by Amanda Stern   |   March 18, 2021

A Podcast with Dr. Daniel Hayden Ph.D. - Inventor of HTFSE Cannabis Extractions

Dr. Daniel Hayden discusses the differences between cured resins and live resins, as well as the benefits of co-solvent extraction.

by Jessica McKeil   |   February 26, 2021

The Evolution of Extraction: Leaving Legacy Chromatography Behind

Cannabis extraction technologies today are a world away from the crude methods used only a few decades ago.

by Deborah Agboola   |   February 24, 2021

Moving Beyond Hydrocarbons

Many cannabis producers are looking for ways to move beyond hydrocarbon cannabinoid extractions and solvent-based processes.

by 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.

by Kristina Etter   |   January 12, 2021

PanXchange 2020 Year End Hemp Market Report

PanXchange glances back at 2020, maintains conservative outlook for 2021.

by Jessica McKeil   |   November 23, 2020

New York Attempts to Regulate CBD

New York attempts to regulate CBD oil and hemp extracts with new rules governing the sale and processing of hemp oil in the state.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   November 16, 2020

Delta-8 THC Jumps Thru Legal Loopholes

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

by Jessica McKeil   |   November 09, 2020

How Science is Enhancing Cannabis

From cultivation to the consumer, science continues to push cannabis to new highs.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   October 15, 2020

EPA Funding Fuels Sustainable Hemp Pulping Method

New research funding is granted every week, perhaps almost daily. What makes this one so unique?

by Sarah Ratliff   |   September 10, 2020

Scaling Up: Commercial Hemp Oil Extraction Machines

With hemp acreage steadily increasing, more efficient extraction processes must follow.

by Jessica McKeil   |   September 09, 2020

Cannabis Concentrates: A Return to Cold Water Extraction

Traditional extraction methods make a comeback.

by Deborah Agboola   |   September 02, 2020

Pressurized Hot Water Extraction

Water as a universal solvent?

by Sarah Ratliff   |   September 01, 2020

Toxic Contaminants in Cannabis Extracts: What are the Dangers?

Safety is everyone's responsibility, but research is proving that without regulation and oversight, some producers continue to have little to no regard for human safety.

by Angel LeBailly   |   August 28, 2020

Nuances in Calculating Cannabis Yields

Various factors contribute to calculating yields in extracts.

by Deborah Agboola   |   August 27, 2020

Terpenes - Hemp or Cannabis?

Examining the differences between cannabis and hemp for terpene production.

by Deborah Agboola   |   August 21, 2020

What is Terpsolate?

Hemp CBD isolate packs benefits with full-flavor and the entourage effect.

by Deborah Agboola   |   August 04, 2020

Chemical Solvents Used in Cannabis Extraction

What’s approved, what’s not, and why.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   July 28, 2020

Advances in Cannabis Dewaxing Technology Transform Production

Dewaxing cannabis concentrates allows for a higher purity that increases value and shelf life.

by Deborah Agboola   |   July 24, 2020

Equipment for Commercial Cannabis Extraction

Various extraction techniques demand specialized equipment.