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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.

Economic incentives are driving dishonest laboratory test results, and there’s data to prove it.

Focusing on lighting, climate control, water usage, and air circulation, this article compiles three different perspectives—a scientist, a grower, and an engineer—on how to optimize cannabis growing from an energy usage standpoint while still supporting healthy plant growth.

Topically applied cannabinoids such as CBD and THC may offer significant benefits for people experiencing localized pain and dermatological conditions. This article explores these potential benefits as well as their mechanisms.

Teamsters Local 469 announced in a press release that the organization had obtained their first New Jersey contract.

The latest webinar covered five studies on cannabis for various conditions including hypermobility, eczema, Parkinson’s disease, and other conditions.

Partnering with cost reduction consulting firm ValeU Group, the collaboration offers multiple tools to help improve financial situations of cannabis businesses.

Post-election, the Cannabis Council of Canada is asking for reform in the country’s cannabis industry.

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.

A recent study found that high cannabis usage in colon cancer patients may experience increased mortality.

The certification program offers various courses for gaining skills to enter the state’s growing industry.

New York’s OCM releases 2024 Market Report of the state’s first two years of legal cannabis sales.

An upcoming study is seeking to investigate THC beverages as a wellness alternative to alcohol.

The report compiled national data on hemp acreage, yield, production, and price comparing 2023 and 2024 reports.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed legistlation into law that mandates state officials to automatically shield past and low-level cannabis convictions from public view.

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.

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong recently signed legislation enabling patients to purchase cannabis-infused products.

The Minnesota OCM announced the state’s CanGrow grant program aimed at help farmers in the cannabis industry.

Patients in Australia with chronic health conditions evaluated the effects on their quality of life, changes in pain, and more after 12 months of medical cannabis.

A recent study showed that orally administered Delta-8 THC had similar but milder effects than Delta-9 THC.

The recently conducted public opinion poll covered topics including the country’s economy and support from the government for the cannabis industry.

D4DPR announced in a recent press release that the organization was dropping their legal challenge over how the DEA handled the federal cannabis rescheduling hearing but had won a disclosure showing that the DEA had communicated with several applications prior to formal selections being made.

The PREPARE Act would create a new commission that would provide Congress a regulatory framework for cannabis.

New York OCM announces their new “Higher Education” statewide campaign which plans to provide cannabis users in the state with educational cannabis materials to help them navigate the marketplace.

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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.

The Wyld Works program aims to boost corporate responsibility in cannabis, focusing on community, climate, health, and justice.

Metrc will host three in-person information sessions aiming to support the transition to the track-and-trace system before July.

The new center, in collaboration with several institutions, will support nationwide cannabis research and provide guidance on regulations and best practices.

The survey included responses from over one thousand medical cannabis patients, plus an analysis of trends in the medical cannabis market.