Authors

Latest:

Advancements in blockchain technology point toward an evolving landscape where transparency, security protocols, and regulatory compliance integrate into standard cannabis operations.

Latest:

A veterans’ research study to discover how medical cannabis is helping veterans in Massachusetts and nationally. Here, the authors provide an overview of the current study and what the initial findings reveal.

Latest:

Pulsafeeder "EG" series of Eco Gearchem Pumps, and the "EGM" series of ISOChem Pumps, have been certified to UL 1389.

Latest:

Here the authors present findings from their study involving six different nutrient treatments applied during the cloning cycle for approximately 500 plants. This paper focuses on the observed benefits in this study involving the use of an amino acid and salt solution using food-grade precursors.

Latest:

Are you spending countless hours researching multiple suppliers, comparing prices and dealing with logistical headaches to get what you need? Then join Trevor VanTimmeren, Cannabis Specialist from Thomas Scientific to learn how implementing the right supply chain strategy can simplify your Cannabis facility’s ordering process by eliminating the guesswork and stress. Trevor’s top 3 tips for leveraging vendor consolidation will help you transform your purchasing operation at every stage, getting you faster service and saving you valuable time and big money.

Latest:

In the work presented here, the authors evaluated the effects of variable red-light exposure on the phytochemical content of four Group III cannabis cultivars.

Latest:

Learn about the diverse kinds of support cannabis growers can get from utilities and efficiency programs for efficient lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and controls approaches.

Latest:

Wednesday August 3, 2022 at 11 am EDT | 8 am PDT | 3 pm GMT | 5 pm CET Tune in to this joint webcast with AOAC INTERNATIONAL, which will provide an overview of AOAC’s Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing Program. Learn what makes this program unique, what Proficiency Testing is, and how it is used by laboratories to prove quality in the analysis of cannabis and hemp.

Latest:

In order to provide cannabis pre-roll manufacturers with tools to better control the delivery of cannabinoids from smoking pre-rolls, the authors examine the effect of particle size on cannabinoid delivery.

Latest:

Learn about the four major steps of integrated pest management (IPM) programs: setting action thresholds; monitoring and identification, prevention, and control; the various control methodologies; and how climate control systems both enable indoor cannabis cultivation and can manage pests like mold and mildew.

Latest:

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 at 2pm EDT|11am PDT|7pm BST|8pm CEST The cannabis industry is growing fast. How can you make sense of it all to understand the dynamics of your growing operation and deliver consistent quality batch-to-batch for your brand?

Latest:

This work describes an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry method for the analysis of various heavy metals in cannabis sativa plant material.

Latest:

This interview, conducted by our sister publication LCGC International earlier this month at Pittcon 2024, discusses research from Kevin Schug, Pittcon presenter and Cannabis Science and Technology Editorial Board member.

Latest:

A review of the changing attitude and knowledge gap in cannabis cultivation and more.

Latest:

Working with Doctors for Cannabis Regulation and other stakeholders, David L. Nathan, MD, proposed the Universal Cannabis Product Symbol (UCPS) in 2019. After its publication in 2020, a broad discussion with various stakeholders led to a series of changes to the UCPS. Working with the standards organization ASTM, the authors of this paper co-designed a modified version of the UCPS, which was renamed the International Intoxicating Cannabis Product Symbol (IICPS). This article presents the IICPS and next steps for the industry to start implementing its use.

Latest:

Latest:

A veterans’ research study to discover how medical cannabis is helping veterans in Massachusetts and nationally. Here, the authors provide an overview of the current study and what the initial findings reveal.

Latest:

The current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.

Latest:

A report on the findings from the anonymous 2019 Veterans Health and Medical Cannabis Study, which was a national and Massachusetts-focused research study led by Dr. Marion McNabb, Stephen Mandile, and Dr. Stephen White.

Latest:

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST Claire Patterson, manager of the Scientific & Legal Section of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) discusses the changing landscape of the cannabis industry. We will discuss the challenges and successes of our journey so far and identify ways that all members of the industry can work together to identify collaborations in order to push the scientific envelope for the betterment of the industry. She believes that, as an industry, we can and should look to identify these collaborations so that we may all be responsible for leading the charge in discovery and standardization, protecting consumers, and ultimately creating a landscape in which the cannabis industry can continue to grow and evolve.

Latest:

A closer look at some of the current in vitro evidence suggesting that cannabinoids possess potent activity against a range of gram-positive bacteria.

Latest:

How can we address the pest problems created in commercial cannabis cultivation facilities when environmental control systems are improperly designed or implemented?

Latest:

This tutorial article outlines the key considerations that must be put in place when setting up a cannabis extraction facility.

Latest:

An argument for moving away from traditional culture-based methods and towards employing methods with increased specificity and accuracy.

Latest:

Our sister publication, Oncology Nursing News, interviewed two authors of a recent survey presented to nurses in California who worked with patients who used medical cannabis.

Latest:

This column reviews a study published by cannabis industry design and construction professionals and describes the impact of energy regulations affecting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system selection in cannabis production facilities.

Latest:

An overview of standard hydrocarbon extract filtration equipment and media.

Latest:

Our sister publication, Oncology Nursing News, interviewed two authors of a recent survey presented to nurses in California who worked with patients who used medical cannabis.