How to ensure adequate water supply for outdoor cannabis in a drought

Water is a must for successfully producing hemp and marijuana, so making sure to have enough for the growing season and tapping into an irrigation system are critical tasks for cannabis cultivators.

More states roll out bans on production, sale of delta-8 products

Delta-8 THC has become a runaway market hit – and more states across the country are responding by cracking down on access to the product commonly derived from hemp extracts.

Experts point to breeding and extraction as ways to capture minor cannabinoids

As minor cannabinoids gain popularity and acceptance among cannabis consumers, extraction companies looking to cash in on the trend can approach creating them in several ways.

Cannabis companies eye carbon footprint labels on their products

Move over, nutrition facts – food companies and consumer packaged goods manufacturers are adding carbon-footprint labels to their products in an effort to be transparent about their environmental impact.

Now hemp and marijuana companies are considering whether to jump on a trend experts say will intensify as governments double down on climate goals.

How cannabis cultivators can reduce their carbon footprint

Whether operating indoors, outdoors or in greenhouses, cannabis cultivators have developed a reputation for not being as green as the plants they grow.

3 ways cannabis extraction equipment makers are innovating

Cannabis extraction equipment is one of the most innovative sectors in the industry with new products and techniques constantly evolving.

Largest human CBD trial launches with eye toward checking safety of trace THC

The largest-yet human CBD toxicological trial has been launched in Europe to check the effects of consuming trace amounts of THC.

Unique cannabinoid delta-8 divides cannabis extraction industry

A rare cannabinoid that mimics the effects of delta-9 THC but can easily be produced from CBD is grabbing headlines and delivering impressive profits to extractors battling slumping prices for other hemp extracts.

Will GW’s multibillion-dollar sale ‘open floodgates’ to pharma-cannabis deal-making?

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ planned $7.2 billion takeover of United Kingdom-based GW Pharmaceuticals could kick off a wave of deal-making between pharma and medical cannabis companies, analysts and industry sources say.

Study provides clues about how minor cannabinoids work in the body

We’re learning a lot about the ways THC and CBD interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to stimulate appetite and help treat pain, anxiety, and epileptic seizures. But cannabis contains a vast array of minor cannabinoids as well. What is their therapeutic potential and how do they work in the body?

Biomedican successfully biosynthesizes two rare cannabinoids

A California life sciences company named Biomedican is drawing significant attention for the rapid progress it’s made in patented, low-cost methods of biosynthesizing rare cannabinoids.