Test & Measure

by Kristina Etter   |   3 days ago

Quality Control in Cannabis and Hemp

From farm to lab to finished product, quality control is essential for consistent, clean cannabis products.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 20, 2019

Portable Cannabis Testing Shines Light On Murky Practices

Since the legalization of cannabis, the accuracy of testing results has been under dispute. Now, there's a solution.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 11, 2019

Ethics Over Profits: Honest Lab Tests

In a currently unregulated world of CBD, many companies are cashing in… but at whose expense?

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 04, 2019

Vaping Crisis Study Launched by Abstrax Tech

Abstrax Tech, a researcher and producer of botanical and cannabis-derived aroma compounds, has launched itself into the recent vape crisis to help reduce a parallel crisis of misinformation.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   November 29, 2019

The World’s Largest Observational Study of Medical Cannabis

At a moment in time when people are physically connected to technology at all times through smart devices, methods for collecting and analyzing data are bringing real-world research to cannabis consumption.

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   |   September 02, 2019

MedPharm Moves Toward Federal Approval

An interview with Albert Gutierrez, CEO of MedPharm, discussing recent movements by the DEA to move forward with medical cannabis research.

by Kristina Etter   |   August 26, 2019

Editor’s Choice: The Week in Cannabis & Hemp

From Counterculture to Pop Culture -- cannabis technology and science are moving marijuana mainstream and creating a flurry of opportunities.

by Jessica McKeil   |   August 21, 2019

The Importance of Standards, Regulations, and COAs

By now, it’s not news that the cannabis industry operates without any national or global regulatory oversight. The lack of industry-wide standards or protocols has led to the development of a patchy network of similar, yet unperfected, regulated markets. It's an unstable framework which has led to a frustrating and repeating pattern of scandals, many of which are entirely avoidable.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 15, 2019

Law Enforcement Slow to Adopt Cannabis Testing Technology

Equipment to measure the presence of THC in individuals exists, but both the police and the public remain critical of their implementation in Michigan.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 29, 2019

Quality Assurance Across the Cannabis Supply Chain

Cree Crawford, President of Ionization Labs, discusses the importance for quality testing throughout the cannabis supply chain.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   July 17, 2019

Top 5 Uses for Drone Technology in Hemp Cultivation

Smart farming technology is shaping the future of hemp and cannabis cultivation. Here are 5 of the top uses for employing drones for smarter, more efficient crop management.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 02, 2019

The Growing Pains of Hemp Legalization

The murky waters of hemp legalization have left too much room for interpretation causing roadblocks all across the US.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 17, 2019

tCheck Puts High Tech in Small Package

A Tech Moment interview with the makers of tCheck, a handheld spectrometer for cannabis potency testing.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 07, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

A congressional report takes another look at cannabis consumption and driving, cannabis vending machines are coming to Europe, and the hemp industry celebrates a new era.

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 Kristina Etter   |   May 29, 2019

Lab-Tested Cannabis Provides Consumer Safety

Molds, bacteria, pesticides, and heavy metals are just a few of the things lurking in some cannabis and hemp extracts.

by Tiffaney Schippert Conner   |   May 23, 2019

Chemistry and Culture of Cannabis in Florida

EVIO Labs, the premier cannabis testing facility in Florida, provides a rare behind-the-scenes tour to Cannabis Tech writer, Tiffaney Schippert Conner.

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.