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Commercial Cannabis Production: 6 Technologies for Enhancing Quality and Yield
Commercial cannabis production is a complex process that requires industrial equipment and technology. Here are the stages of production and the equipment required during each phase.
Common Pests in Cannabis and How to Kill Them
Pests in cannabis cultivation facilities can wreak havoc on a grow. Learn which pests can cause the most damage and what steps to take to eradicate them.
NEW YORK’S UNREGULATED POP-UP CANNABIS MARKET PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES, INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REVEALS
Coli, Lead, Salmonella & Other Contaminants Found In ‘Pop-Up’ & Illegal Dispensary Products; Mislabeling & Youth-Targeted Branding Abound, Putting Consumers At Risk, Threatening Success Of NY’s Equity-Based Adult-Use Program
Priority No. 1: Enhanced Consumer Safety in Cannabis Production
Discover the vital role of consumer safety in the cannabis industry and the cost of mandatory testing for producers. Learn how innovative technology, like PathogenDx’s Octa™ AutoPrep Station, can offer cost-savings and improved efficiency while prioritizing consumer safety in cannabis testing.
PathogenDx Octa™ AutoPrep Station for Accurate and Efficient Cannabis Testing
PathogenDx Octa – A Simple, Easy-to-Use Automated Sample Prep Solution for the Cannabis and Hemp Testing Sector
Innovative Cannabis Impairment Detection: 4 Types of Analyzers, Apps, and Algorithms
A glimpse into current cannabis impairment detection technologies.
Powerful In-House Testing and Analytics: 4 Applications for Cannabis Producers
Discover the transformative role of in-house testing and analytics in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Explore how cultivators, extractors, and stakeholders are leveraging real-time insights to refine processes, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions. Uncover the benefits of on-site testing for enhancing product quality, risk-free purchasing, and navigating the evolving landscape of cannabis regulations.
Lab Shopping: The Industry’s #1 Dirty Little Secret
Lab shopping – Is it really a dirty little secret if everyone is doing it?
2022 Fire Season is Here: Adequate Testing Cannabis for Smoke
Explore the pressing issue of smoke taint in the cannabis industry as wildfires wreak havoc on crops. Discover how cannabis cultivators are facing the devastating effects of smoke exposure, leading to changes in terpene profiles and compromised product quality. Learn about the unique challenges of testing cannabis for smoke taint and the urgent need for crop insurance to support cultivators. Delve into the efforts of laboratories like SC Labs to address these challenges and potentially provide a solution for the industry’s stakeholders.
3 Cannabis DNA Testing Kits: Finding the Best Products for Consumers
Unlock the potential of cannabis DNA testing in understanding individual reactions to cannabis consumption. Discover how genetic analysis offers personalized insights into cannabinoid compatibility and effects. Explore the parallels between cannabis DNA testing and precision medicine.
The Inflated THC Content Crisis Plaguing California Cannabis
Explore the unsettling reality of THC content misrepresentation in cannabis products. Learn how inflated potency numbers impact consumers, cultivators, and the industry at large, and discover the urgent need for regulatory action to ensure accurate labeling and safer products.
Upgraded Aspergillus Testing Now Required in Colorado Cannabis for 2023
Aspergillus testing is now mandatory in Colorado. Why not everywhere? Cannabis Tech spoke with industry leaders about...
Understanding the 4-Tier Cannabis Grading System for Quality
Learn about the cannabis grading system, a method for measuring cannabis quality. Discover the different grades, from A to AAAA+, and how factors like flower structure, trichome density, trim, terpene profile, burn consistency, and flavor can determine the quality of cannabis products. Ensure you make informed choices for your cannabis consumption.
Better Hemp Regulations and Ethics in Delta-8 THC Production
The courts have deemed Delta-8 THC legal, but just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. We discussed hemp regulations and ethics with Chase Terwilliger, CEO of CBDistillery.
Controversial Indica vs. Sativa: Has Cannabis Outgrown Legacy Terminology?
Alec Dixon from SC Labs joins us to discuss advancing cannabis terminology and classification systems taking cannabis well-beyond its indica vs. sativa heritage.
Revealing the Dirt on Delta 8 THC
Dr. Chris Hudalla joins us in this podcast to talk about the thousands of Delta 8 THC samples they’ve tested at Pro Verde Labs and the disturbing reality of what they found.
Is Smartphone Cannabis Impairment Detection Feasible?
Can your smartphone determine if you are intoxicated from cannabis?
It’s Past Time for a Moisture Determination Standard in Cannabis
State regulators need to address the lack of a standard in moisture determination that leads to significant lab-to-lab discrepancies in cannabis potency ratings.
How Testing Mandates Improve Cannabis
As the industry continues to advance in the U.S., improving testing mandates has created higher quality cannabis across the country.
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.
