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The issue of potency inflation is currently common in the press. Everyone thinks that cannabis labs cannot be trusted due to overt cheating. Although a few bad actors certainly can, and do, cheat the system, most inter-laboratory variability can be caused by perfectly legal means leaving regulators very little actions to correct.

Josh Smith, Director of Operations at Therapeutic Health Choice, shares his thoughts on the ideal cannabis microbiology workflow. This interview will cover the benefits of a culture media-based screening process that utilizes MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for confirmation of suspected pathogens.

Dr. James Wylde from Greenlight Analytical introduces the Harvest IQ; a novel testing tool that gives growers comprehensive information to help them consistently grow high quality, high revenue cannabis. Dr. Wylde will discuss the benefits; ranging from the ease of use which requires no sample prep, no reagents, and in minutes can measure the complete chemical profile of cannabis plants, including cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids; as well as residual pesticides, fertilizers, and antifungal agents; simultaneously. The AI driven output, easily understood without needing specialized skills, will give growers actionable information they can use to grow consistent, high quality, terpene rich products.

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.

Colorado, with one of the oldest legal markets for cannabis and cannabis testing, annually updates their regulatory language to meet new market needs and to improve existing regulatory language. The impacts of these regularly updates, with an emphasis on the impacts for analytical testing facilities, will be discussed by Stephen Goldman, CSO of Kaycha Labs. The implications for other states will also be discussed, with pesticide testing used to illustrate key points.

Please join us to learn how to maximize cannabis actives in a variety of delivery forms utilizing lipid delivery systems. In addition to optimizing cannabis concentrations, lipid delivery systems can enhance your actives absorption and bioavailability.

Adam Floyd, CEO of The Soil Labs, speaks on the current challenges facing cannabis compliance testing in California, including common difficulties labs are facing and what the future holds for compliance testing in the cannabis industry.

This podcast will detail the top 4 variables of solventless extraction: genetics, material handling, wash process & processing, and equipment. This podcast will give listeners a better understanding of how to process solventless successfully with tips and tricks for producing the best possible end product.

PerkinElmer’s cannabis testing portfolio features best-in-class sample homogenization platforms, ICPMS, LCMSMS, Headspace-GCMS, UHPLC and FTIR instruments and consumables.

Vacuum technology plays an important role in various steps in the cannabis extraction process from filtering winterized extract to separating high purity product. Selecting and properly using the right vacuum pump will help achieve faster process times and improve product quality. In this conversation, Scott Leahy, Director of Product Marketing Management at BrandTech® Scientific, discusses the role vacuum has in cannabis extraction and important considerations when selecting a pump for your process.

In this Dedicated Dialogue, solventless processing expert and advocate Eric Vlosky covers the top 5 most important things businesses need to know to profit from this exciting extraction methodology. Covering everything from rosin vaporizer cartridges to fresh frozen and best business practices, this 10 minute interview is worth any processing lab manager or owner’s time to maximize their bottom line with top shelf solventless processing SKUs.

Hardy Diagnostics is proud to host a conversation with the president and CSO from Telic Labs, Josh Smith. This discussion will offer an inside look at the cannabis testing lab, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing private labs. Josh Smith offers insights on the current regulatory requirement landscape in highly regulated cannabis markets and offers an informed opinion on what labs should be thinking about in order to prepare for the future. With a clear understanding of both the analytical chemistry and microbiology aspects of the testing program, Josh Smith is an invaluable resource to labs at any stage of development.

This podcast will introduce the audience to the science behind cannabis and hemp edibles. Driven by the widespread legalization of cannabis & CBD products, a plethora of edibles are now available for recreational and medical use. Understanding the mode of action behind THC and CBD infused products is important for informed consumption. We will also discuss the difference between edibles and other forms of consumption, the entourage effect, and why analytical testing of edible products is important for consumers.

Finally, something that works! Find out how to get great testing results when quantifying cannabinoids in edibles. In this podcast, we will share simple extraction procedures to generate cleaner samples with the very best accuracy. If you are tired of clogging your LC columns and getting strange results, this podcast is for you.

Poor quality data can negatively impact a lab’s reputation and its bottom line. Jodi McDonald, President of Keystone Labs, applied her pharmaceutical GMP learnings to the challenges of cannabis testing. Gain from her experience as she shares tips to ensure the quality of cannabis from sample collection to analysis.

This episode will cover the progress towards a new AOAC method for metals in cannabis and the efforts taken toward reaching this goal. Helpful information for all cannabis labs interested in running metals will be shared, including our latest and greatest, ICP-MS Cannabis Analyzer and how it should be a player in your lab!

Potency testing in cannabis, hemp, and cannabinoid products is required in every region where the use and production of these products is permitted by law. Although ostensibly a simple HPLC testing method, it can be fraught with potential pitfalls. These include poor extraction efficiency, poor methodology, and outcome bias from lab to lab. In this episode, we will examine these issues and discuss the utility of mass spectrometry as an alternative to address the shortcomings of HPLC.

Are you new to the Cannabis space or thinking about expanding your current grow operation? Whether you have an indoor or outdoor operation there are many factors to consider. From space, infrastructure, cultivation needs, lighting, electrical, straight through to supplies. Taking it further, perhaps you are looking for an experienced consultant to get you started? Join us as Scott Martin, Cannabis Operations Specialist from ItemGrabber Green walks you through a setup or expansion.

Ionization Labs, through their Cann-ID potency testing solution has opened up market access to high level chemical analysis tools that have historically been available only to highly trained users. Hear from the Ionization Labs Co- Founders on what sets their solution Cann-ID apart and why every cannabis / hemp operation should be utilizing it.

Maximize efficiency and profitability while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for cannabis cultivation. Learn how advanced LED lighting technology is helping cultivators reduce their carbon footprint with more sustainable and eco-friendly growing solutions that are also helping grow their profit margins.

Hear from those educating the next generation of cannabis testing lab scientists. What are the challenges of hiring highly qualified cannabis analysts in the current labor market? Learn about the range of skill sets cannabis laboratory staff will need to be successful.

This episode will talk about the trend within the global cannabis industry towards larger harvests that are more streamlined by machinery and how CenturionPro fits into the mix.