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A novel liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method with a dual electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) source was developed for analyzing 102 pesticides and five mycotoxins that are regulated by the state of Colorado in hemp.

Study: Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for Analysis of 102 Pesticides and Five Mycotoxins Regulated by the State of Colorado in Dried Hemp

How much does hemp live up to its advertised potential as a versatile, sustainable crop and what is blocking its path to realizing its full abilities?

What Is the Reality behind the Hype about Hemp?

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Noid Factoid from Podcast Episode 13

This article addresses the US Department of Agriculture’s hemp testing rules and what laboratories should know regarding hemp testing. The author provides a short tutorial for laboratories and includes a section how laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can help.

Delineating the Nuts and Bolts of the USDA’s Hemp Testing Rules

In December, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of the deadline for all hemp to be tested for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-certified facilities only, citing a lack of approved laboratories.

US Department of Agriculture Delays Deadline Requiring Hemp to be Tested at Certified Facilities 

is a Senior Scientist at Agilent Technologies and a Visiting Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

Experts within the global cannabis and hemp industries discuss the importance of testing and regulations and sustainable measures that can reduce the sector’s environmental impact.

How Manufacturing, Regulations, and Sustainability Are Affecting the Cannabis and Hemp-Based Products Industry

Dr. Heather Darby, an Agronomist with the University of Vermont, served as the program chair for the Hemp Track at Cannabis Science Conference East and gave the first talk to kick off the session on day 2. 

CSC East: Hemp Production from Seed to Flower with Dr. Heather Darby

The science of cannabis is in its beginning stages and has a large opportunity for growth advancement. Market Manager for Cannabis for Shimadzu, Eberhardt Kuhn, Ph.D., will be presenting two talks for both the hemp and analytical tracks, “Starting with the Roots - the Many Uses of Hemp” and “Delta Dawn - the Next Generation of Cannabinoids?” If you are interested in exploring hemp or cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids, check out both of these presentations to learn more! In this interview, Kuhn also discusses his interests in the cannabis industry and other presenters at the Cannabis Science Conference (CSC) West taking place in Long Beach, California from May 18–20, 2022.

CSC West: Dr. Eberhardt Kuhn Looks to Advance Cannabis and Hemp Science

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been a hot topic for several years now and it seems like you can buy CBD almost anywhere. As a consumer, how do you know that the CBD at your local drug store is the same quality at a cannabis or hemp retail store? Education is key to knowing the difference and finding a top-notch product. In this interview, Vince Sanders, founder and president of CBD American Shaman, discusses his company’s approach to cannabis retail, their main motivators for success, and his plans for continual expansion in the cannabis industry. 

One CBD Company Looks to Innovation to Enhance Customers’ Cannabis Experience and Knowledge

It is demonstrated in this paper that cell viability can be used to determine dose and response effects that are important in understanding toxicities and to detect differences in similar hemp products.