Best of the Week: August 29 – September 4, 2025
Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering federal hemp ban, an interview with Reginald Gaudino, PhD, the reintroduced MORE Act, Delaware cannabis sales and rezoning, and restricting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids.
About the Cannabis Research Institute: An Interview with Reginald Gaudino, PhD
August 30th 2025In this interview clip from our Higher Education: Research Initiatives That Deepen Our Understanding of Cannabis supplement, Reginald Gaudino, PhD explains The Cannabis Research Institute and its studies on cannabis and hemp's societal impacts, informing policy and promoting equity and research in Illinois.
Beyond the Buzz: How Engineered Atmospheres are Revolutionizing Cannabis Preservation
Traditional cannabis preservation methods like glass jars or plastic bags fail to address the complex biochemical processes that lead to degradation. New packaging solutions create a controlled microclimate to maintain an ideal relative humidity between 58% and 62% and manage gas exchange to prevent degradation. This technology benefits cultivators with greater product stability, processors with higher-quality starting material, and consumers who receive a consistent product.