Tech Innovations

Columnist David Hodes has written for many cannabis publications, and organized or moderated sessions at national and international cannabis trade shows. He was voted the 2018 Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access, the world’s largest medical cannabis advocacy organization. In the “Tech Innovations” columns, Hodes will present the latest technology developments in processing/manufacturing, extraction, and cultivation.

Cultivators Address New Health and Safety Issues for Plants and Workers

October 17, 2023

As the legal recreational cannabis industry expands, regulators and safety watchdogs are taking a closer look at how the industry polices itself.

Innovations in Extraction Targeting Specific Wellness Goals

May 19, 2023

Searching for purer, minor cannabinoids is the goal of new extraction research as extractors dig deeper into the diversity of the plant.

Targeting Consistent THC Levels in Sustainable Manufacturing and Processing

March 03, 2023

This installment discusses new methods of cannabis production and manufacturers' reactions to the rise of the demand for cannabis artisan extracted products.

New Data on the Environmental Impact of Cannabis Cultivation

October 06, 2022

Here, we take a look at the top issues related to cannabis cultivation: what top environmental problems still face the cannabis industry, how to reduce emissions in grow facilities, the different effects of various strains on carbon emissions, and how the government is finally helping the industry do a deeper dive into understanding these issues.

Taking a Measure of Evolving Extraction Technology

May 13, 2022

Different extraction processes, new products, and new equipment combine to create the perfect storm of better, safer extractions.

More Innovative Cannabis Products Emerge Amidst Ongoing Processor Issues

March 07, 2022

The new processed cannabis products continue to attract consumers—but black market influence causes hesitancy.

Cultivation Breakthroughs for a More Uniform Plant Are Coming

October 12, 2021

Better seed genetics, power-free tunable lighting, and other new scientific discoveries are making headway in what has become an ag-tech leading industry.

Better Gear, More Precise Processes Help Propel A Growing Range of Extraction Offerings

May 05, 2021

An exploration on what is driving more focus on extraction technology for cannabis, and the work being done to find solutions to certain issues that need to be addressed in extraction.

Connecting Cannabis with the Evolving Needs of the Consumer

February 05, 2021

Here we discuss issues such as how a repeatable outcome is a critical component of developing cannabis as a reliable medicinal treatment, insight into how to work out extraction goals such as quality terpene development, and more.

Cannabis Cultivation: The New Agriculture Tech Playground

October 14, 2020

From setting up a grow to tracking each plant, a look at new cultivation technology solutions designed to both improve efficiencies and create more data analytics.