Cannabis Science and Technology January/February 2025 Interactive Digital Edition

Dallas, Texas officials have prevented a voter-approved cannabis depenalization ordinance which would limit local police from being able to arrest individuals for low-level cannabis possession.

In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Daniela Vergara, PhD, Hemp Specialist at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Anna Schwabe, PhD, Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado, discussing the evolution of cannabis cultivation and the need for regional climate data. Their recent project, funded by the Agricultural Genomics Foundation, studies 10 cannabis varieties grown by farmers in different regions, specifically plant characteristics, soil type, and harvest metrics. They aim to understand how environmental factors affect cannabis yield and quality, providing actionable insights for farmers and breeders.

Despite federal hurdles, WSU researchers at the Center for Cannabis Policy Research and Outreach (CCPRO) are expanding cannabis science and collaboration.

In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Dr. Allison Justice, Founder and CEO of the Hemp Mine, and David Sandelman COO, CTO & Co-Founder of Cannatrol. Here, Allison and David discuss innovations in cannabis drying and curing, focusing on the Cannatrol technology which controls vapor pressure, preserving trichome integrity, and flower quality. Additionally, Allison shares how the Cannabis Research Center and Coalition (CRC) is transition to an open-source model to support cultivators, researchers, and home growers.

The statewide initiative, launched July 1, aims to improve cannabis product safety, labeling accuracy, and testing consistency.

New contract includes retroactive wage increases and employer-paid benefits through the union’s Health & Welfare Fund.