Extraction

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.

by Amanda Luketa   |   June 03, 2019

Using Colorimetric Sensor Arrays for Cannabinoid Detection

A novel method for analyte detection shows promising applications for both cannabis and hemp markets.

by RJ Hopp   |   May 31, 2019

PanXchange May 2019 Hemp Market Update

PanXchange offers new insights into hemp commodity pricing across the US for the month of May.

by Zoe Biehl   |   May 28, 2019

Water-Soluble Cannabinoids Revolutionizing the Adult Beverage Industry

Cannabis has enormous potential to disrupt the alcohol industry shortly, as regulations of the plant continue to become more lenient in many countries around the world.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 17, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

While law enforcement struggles with ambiguous laws, from North America to Africa and even China, hemp and cannabis are expanding and creating an unprecedented opportunity all around the world.

by Keilah Keiser   |   May 14, 2019

Draconis Extraction Technologies: Bringing Commercial and Industrial Scale Systems to Cannabis

A steadily rising demand in hemp and cannabis extracts means industrial-scale processing is on the horizon. We spoke to the leadership team at Draconis Extraction Technologies to talk about the future.

by Amanda Luketa   |   May 09, 2019

Innovation in the Small Batch Extraction Market

The home extraction industry has rapidly grown in recent years due to the introduction of ethanol-based extraction methods. Now, company ExtractCraft is back with a new product specifically aimed at small commercial use, which is proving to be a game changer for the hemp and cannabis industries.