Cannabis Science and Technology January/February 2025 Interactive Digital Edition

Daniela Vergara, PhD, discusses her work with on the production of photo periods and the importance of data sharing.

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.

The results highlight gender disparities, uncertainty about vape contents, and the growing use of synthetic products.

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.

“Operation Safe Summer” removed nearly 11,000 noncompliant hemp packages in first week of enforcement, citing violations of child-protection standards.

This blog explains how cannabis businesses can navigate evolving regulations as federal oversight looms, emphasizing compliance with GACP, cGMP, and OSHA standards for future success.