Test & Measure

by Kristina Etter   |   July 17, 2021

Cannabis Cultivation is All About Control

Cultivation technology provides the necessary tools and data to ensure cannabis consistency, improve yields, and prevent crop loss.

by Kristina Etter   |   July 07, 2021

Lessons in Cannabis Pathogen Detection

Lessons learned from the 2020 pandemic bring new pathogen detection technologies to cannabis and glimpse into the future of federal regulation.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 25, 2021

Testing for Integrity: Ethics in Cannabis and Hemp Labs

A lack of cohesive testing standards and a push for potency creates the perfect storm for consumer deception and cannabis and hemp analysis fraud.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 18, 2021

Why Regulation, Compliance, and Testing Matter in Cannabis

Although rules may be a foreign concept to a once illicit market, history has proven that regulations in agriculture, food production, and pharmaceuticals are critical for consumer safety, and the same is true for cannabis and hemp.

by Amanda Stern   |   June 16, 2021

Partners in Cannabis Research

Consumer research is finally gaining momentum. In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Jeff Chen & Angie Tebbe about their partnership in CBD research.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 09, 2021

What are Hemp-based Microfluidics?

Hemp-based microfluidics is a novel idea that could improve the environmental impact and long-term sustainability of the sector.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 05, 2021

Lifting the Veil: U.S. Cannabis Research Ramping Up

As cannabis research restrictions loosen, we can only expect what we know about cannabis to grow exponentially in the coming years.

by Oladimeji Ewumi   |   May 13, 2021

Quality Control for the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis testing labs are among the most profitable and evolving sectors of the cannabis industry, yet more needs to be done to standardize quality control practices for cannabis products and COAs.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 05, 2021

Brain Wave Technology Unlocks Cannabis Mysteries

New EEG technology offers insight into the effects of cannabis and opens new doors to understanding consumer differences.

by Amanda Stern   |   April 16, 2021

Waving the Caution Flag on the Race for Delta-8 THC

Delta-8 THC is a hot new buzzword, but many are concerned about manufacturing processes, mislabeling, and misleading marketing.

by Deborah Agboola   |   March 05, 2021

The Science Improving Cannabis Edibles

Edibles have come a long way from the iconic pot brownie. New technology and innovations continue to improve this booming market.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   December 10, 2020

Cannabis Testing Solutions for the Home Grower

Home growers need lab analysis, too.

by Angel LeBailly   |   October 14, 2020

The Future of Workplace Drug Testing & Cannabis

Attitude and laws toward cannabis drug testing evolve.

by Jessica McKeil   |   October 12, 2020

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for Potency, Profile, and Fingerprinting

NMR promises a cheaper, more accurate, and faster method to profile cannabis.

by Jessica McKeil   |   October 05, 2020

Cannabis Fingerprinting

The Ongoing Battle for a Truly Consistent, Compliant Product

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   October 01, 2020

Testing Helps Every Step: A Conversation with Jeffrey Raber

Join Jeffrey Raber and Genifer Murray for a discussion about testing standardization, vape formulations, and the rise of Delta-8 THC.

by Kristina Etter   |   September 14, 2020

Tracking Down Toxicity

After finding contamination in pre-rolls, SC Labs sounds the alarm for cannabis producers.

by Angel LeBailly   |   August 28, 2020

Nuances in Calculating Cannabis Yields

Various factors contribute to calculating yields in extracts.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   August 26, 2020

CBD Marketplace Plagued by Labeling Inaccuracies, Still

In an industry where consistency and accuracy should be encouraged, inaccuracies continue to be a problem.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   August 13, 2020

New Federal Initiative Promises Better Quality Control in Cannabis Testing

Achieving consistent, quality products means testing in a consistent manner. Consistency starts with regulation.