February 5th 2025
Industrial hemp farming in Sutter County, California will be paused for the rest of the year, after a vote from officials.
Colorado’s New Hemp Regulations: Safe Harbor Registrants
April 1st 2024In a big new move for Colorado, towards the end of 2023, the state approved a new set of hemp regulations that includes tighter restrictions over hemp derived cannabinoids, which were met with both pushback and acceptance from the industry.
Delineating the Nuts and Bolts of the USDA’s Hemp Testing Rules
February 1st 2023This 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.
US Department of Agriculture Delays Deadline Requiring Hemp to be Tested at Certified Facilities
December 28th 2022In 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.
CSC West: Dr. Eberhardt Kuhn Looks to Advance Cannabis and Hemp Science
April 26th 2022The 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.
One CBD Company Looks to Innovation to Enhance Customers’ Cannabis Experience and Knowledge
April 4th 2022Cannabidiol (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.
Human Cells Can Be Used to Study Cannabinoid Dosage and Inflammatory Cytokine Responses
March 7th 2022It 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.
Compliance Matters: An Insider’s Perspective on How to Stay Up to Date on Cannabis Regulations
January 31st 2022Regulations and compliance are sometimes deemed a necessary evil, but consumer and employee safety are at the heart of those rules. The cannabis industry faces unique challenges when it comes to compliance because each state has their own rules. Federal regulation would certainly simplify matters, but until then Kim Stuck, CEO and founder of Allay Consulting, offers some practical advice for how to stay ahead of potential issues. Here, Stuck shares her background in regulatory work, the cannabis industry, her new blog coming out in Cannabis Science and Technology next month, and more.