Extraction

by Richard Sanchez   |   October 30, 2019

What is Cannabis Decarboxylation?

The chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group, releases carbon dioxide, and activates the potential of cannabinoids.

by Kristina Etter   |   October 29, 2019

An Alphabet Soup of Opportunity

Research continues to prove there’s more to cannabis and hemp than we ever imagined possible.

by Kristina Etter   |   October 16, 2019

A Moment in Hemp History with Mile High Labs

As the hemp industry continues to hit milestones in its inaugural year, it is breathing life into multiple factions of US industry and commerce. Mile High Labs is one company finding itself in the center of the emerging CBD universe.

by Kristina Etter   |   September 23, 2019

Paragon Processing Provides Post-Harvest Support for Hemp Farmers

Cannabis Tech toured Paragon Processing as they prepare for the inaugural legal hemp harvest season.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 27, 2019

An Interview with EcoGen Laboratories

Cannabis Tech had the opportunity to sit down with Joseph Nunez, the Co-Founder of EcoGen Laboratories, as well as, Derek Du Chesne, the Chief Growth Officer, to discuss their explosive growth.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 22, 2019

Cannabis Flavonoids – Part of the Entourage

The national conversation about cannabis has included strain types, cannabinoids, and terpenes, but little public discourse occurred regarding flavonoids.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   August 06, 2019

The Business of Terpenes

From the Entourage Effect to individual applications, terpenes hold promise for expansion into yet another branch of the cannabis market.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   July 31, 2019

The Rise of the Rosin Press

On the quest for solventless extracts, consumers and businesses alike are turning to the technology of rosin presses for extracts they trust.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 24, 2019

High Terpene Full-Spectrum Extraction

As the industry matures, so do the products. The demand for HTFSE is on the rise as consumers seek full-flavor, full-bodied cannabis products.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 23, 2019

A Change of Heart: Career Transitions from Fossil Fuels to Hemp

While CBD production has certainly bolstered hemp cultivation, the hemp industry also presents a greener career path for those who work in fossil fuels.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   July 18, 2019

How Tech is Driving the Cannabis Industry

Technology continues to bring advanced solutions to a complex industry.

by Kristina Etter   |   July 04, 2019

Increasing the Vibe: Applying Quantum Physics to Cannabis & Hemp

Retraining atomic energy may sound like science fiction, but one company in California is using quantum mechanics to increase the bioactivity of cannabinoid molecules and other rare botanical ingredients.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 29, 2019

Editor’s Choice: The Week in Cannabis & Hemp

While the industry is facing an uphill climb, we’re nearing the summit and gaining momentum.

by RJ Hopp   |   June 28, 2019

PanXchange June 2019 Hemp Market Update

PanXchange provides new hemp commodity pricing for the month of June.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 26, 2019

CBD Expo Northwest Offers Industry Insights

While Seattle, home of Microsoft, has always had roots in technology, on Friday and Saturday, thousands of people will converge in the Washington city for CBD Expo Northwest to learn about a new realm of technology: innovations and advances in the technology and medical science of cannabidiol.

by Eric Van Buskirk   |   June 19, 2019

How Cannabis is Building a Marketplace for Terpenes

Botanical extraction technologies and the lush industries of cannabis and hemp are creating opportunities in unexpected places.

by 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.

by Zoe Biehl   |   June 06, 2019

When Science and Mother Nature Join Forces

By teaming up with honeybees and Professor Dedi Meiri from the Israel Institute of Technology, PhytoPharma International, is extracting and enhancing cannabinoids with a very non-technical method.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 05, 2019

Heavy Metal Contamination in Cannabis Vaporizers

While cannabis and hemp may carry a plethora of health and wellness benefits, heavy metal contamination is a growing concern.

by Keilah Keiser   |   June 04, 2019

CO2 Extraction: Supercritical vs. Subcritical

Different extraction processes produce much different cannabis extracts - understanding the differences between subcritical and supercritical CO2 extraction.