Madeline Colli

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.

In this segment of the cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand delve into croptober and the complexities that arise with outdoor, hybrid, and indoor cannabis cultivation.

On November 5, 2024, Floridians will decide on Amendment 3, which proposes legalizing recreational cannabis. Former President Trump has stated support for this measure, aligning with his stance on state-level cannabis policies.

This interview discusses the challenges in conducting unbiased research on the benefits of minor cannabinoids for pets, the potential synergistic effects of terpenes, and emerging research on using cannabinoid blends to treat conditions like epilepsy in dogs.

The new Peak PRO line by Superior LED Technologies increases performance by 12% while saving energy.

MM411’s president and co-founder, Chris DeVol, discusses challenges and trends in global cannabis education, plus upcoming initiatives of the company.

The US Hemp Authority announced that they are starting the country’s first Adult Hemp Product certification program.

MM411’s president and co-founder, Chris DeVol, discusses the evolution of the company, their most popular cannabis education courses, and their partnership with Cannabis Science and Technology.

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her cannabis legalization plan as part of her 2024 presidential campaign.

Several cannabis products in Maine were recalled due to concerns of mold and bacteria exposure.

RXDco has manufactured a new cannabis packaging option called Cocoon Jars.

In this interview, we discuss the potential of cannabinoids in treating common health conditions in pets.

Multi-state cannabis company, Verano Holdings Corp., started a fundraising campaign with their BITS™ edibles product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a portion of the proceeds going to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation.

Avicanna released information on a new study through MyMedi.ca which will look into the use of medical cannabis for various health ailments such as pain, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep, and depression.

Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, the co-program director for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Studies in Medical Cannabis program sat down with Cannabis Science and Technology to discuss higher education in medical cannabis.

A "Secret Shopper" investigation conducted by Our Delaware and the National Clinical Directors Consortium revealed alarming compliance issues in Delaware's cannabis industry. The study discovered instances of mislabeling, product contamination, and the presence of synthetic cannabinoids in cannabis products. The findings highlighted the necessity for better regulation, accurate labeling, and public health protection.

A leader in cannabis education in New Jersey, Stockton University offers a wide variety of courses to prepare its students to not only succeed in an ever-growing industry, but to also understand its complex history and shape its evolving future. Started six years ago, its Cannabis Studies Program continues its commitment to providing innovative and practical instruction to its students. Two influential figures in this space are Robert Mejia, Teaching Specialist in the Cannabis Studies Program, and Angela Speakman, Instructor in the Cannabis Studies Program. Here, they highlight the program’s practical approach to cannabis education, celebrate the success stories of graduates, discuss the National Cannabis Curriculum Convening, and address challenges in cannabis education and its role in the future.

Products containing Delta-8 THC may be leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers, according to a recent study.

A recent study targeting mild to moderate anxiety disorders showed that oral CBD can be a safe, effective treatment option.

As discussions about the federal scheduling of cannabis continue, efforts by medical cannabis advocates are intensifying. One such advocate is Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a nonprofit organization founded by patients for patients. Since 2002, ASA has been championing the rights of medical cannabis patients and has recently launched new campaigns and strategies to refocus attention on patient needs. In this interview, Steph Sherer, founder and president of ASA, reflects on past successes in medical cannabis advocacy, shares her perspective on recent cannabis and hemp policymaking, and outlines the next steps for advancing a unified medical cannabis message on Capitol Hill—a message that could bring about the changes patients have long awaited.

In this interview, Raphael Wechsler, Founder of Wroots Botanicals LLC, Sustainability Lead for Studio Voltaire LLC, and former Director of Partnerships and Operations and Sustainability Committee Chair for the Cannabis Association of New York, discusses the challenges of cannabis packaging and its sustainability in the industry.

As we prepare to publish our full Back to Basics: Soil’s Crucial Role in Cannabis Cultivation interview, let’s revisit some of the tips and insights from our cultivation experts, Adam Jacques, a world-renowned cannabis geneticist and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, a research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.

As we prepare to publish our full Back to Basics: Soil’s Crucial Role in Cannabis Cultivation interview, let’s revisit some of the tips and insights from our cultivation experts, Adam Jacques, a world-renowned cannabis geneticist and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, a research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.

In light of recent headlines concerning cannabis laboratories throughout the country, Cannabis Science and Technology reached out to Douglas Duncan, Laboratory Director of Kairos Labs in Detroit, MI and member of our Editorial Advisory Board for more information. In this interview, Duncan shares his perspectives on lab shopping, major challenges in the industry today, and innovations in cannabis testing laboratories for the future. He also shares insights into consumer practices and the potential effects of a federal rescheduling of cannabis.

A recent study released by Cambium Analytica revealed FlackTek™ technology can effectively assist in the solvent purging process for cannabis extracts.

Tilray’s Aphria RX obtained a cannabis trading license recently in Germany.

The NCAA Division I Council recently voted to remove cannabinoids from their banned drug class for postseason football and NCAA championships.

Cannabis Science and Technology is pleased to announce the addition of Hannia Mendoza-Dickey to its Editorial Advisory Board.

In continuation of our cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, get to the root of the issue of experiencing an HLVd infestation and if anything can be done to salvage your crops.

In this interview, Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems discusses the upcoming impacts cannabis extraction.