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Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering our newest publication and supplement, the latest Stuck on Compliance blog, data from the National Hemp Report, and cannabis convictions in Maryland.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering cannabis testing regulations, water usage in indoor cultivation, the PREPARE Act, delta-8-THC research, and a new grant program from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.

Here, we bring you our top four recent articles covering standards in the cannabis industry, a cannabis for sleep survey, a new research and resource center at the University of Mississippi, and in-person information sessions from Metrc.