Cannabis Science and Technology May 2022 Issue

Data from a recent study discovered that THC labeling was more accurate in concentrate products than with cannabis flower.

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.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed SB 2514 into law which will now allow the state to revoke medical cannabis cards for individuals who have been convicted of drug-related crimes.

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.

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

Blue Sky Hemp Venture sold its hemp food division to Fresh Hemp Foods to focus on cannabis and contract manufacturing.