National Ag Day:
An Interview with Industry Leaders Disrupting Agriculture
in Positive Ways

By Aaron Green, Iridium Consulting

National Agriculture Day is an event held by the Agriculture Council of America to promote awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. In this piece, Aaron Green interviews three industry leaders to gain an industry perspective on agricultural innovation in cannabis and hemp.

Cannabis Revival and Year of the SPACs:
What’s To Be Expected the Rest of 2021?

By Michael Sassano, Somai Pharmaceuticals

The rise of the SPAC-era and Canadian entry into the U.S. market will cause asset increases, but it is only the second chapter in the market expansion of cannabis.

Flower-Side Chats Part 3:
A Q&A with Harvey Craig, CEO Harvey’s All Naturals and
Co-Founder of Boot Ranch Farms

By Aaron Green, iridium Consulting

In this series, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of integrated cannabis companies and flower brands. In Part 3, Green chats with Harvey Craig, CEO Harvey’s All Naturals and co-founder of Boot Ranch Farms, to learn more about their sustainable farming practices and how they process their material for wellness products.

How to Develop Quality Cannabis Products with Advanced Analytical Testing

By Vanessa Clarke, CBDV & Melody Lin, Ascension Sciences

A thorough cannabis product development process goes far beyond extracting and packaging. In this piece, Clarke and Lin detail four key stages in the product development lifecycle, from flower to consumption.

Edibles Pose Health Risk without Food Safety Test

Rapid Pathogen Testing Mitigates Foodborne Illness

Even with comprehensive cannabis testing, food safety concerns pose a major challenge to edible manufacturers. With no regulatory oversight for cannabis-infused foods, it’s up to manufacturers to prevent pathogen outbreaks. Microbiological testing for hazardous bacteria is the best way to protect against outbreaks.

Stay ahead of the curve with rapid micro testing.

Cannabis & Chemicals:
Why Glove Sourcing is Vital

By Steve Ardagh, Eagle Protect

Focusing on quality in the cannabis industry doesn’t just mean quality in cannabis, it should also speak to the quality of your supplies, equipment and materials. In this case study, an FDA-compliant food grade glove was the cause of a cannabis product recall.

Cannabis Registry Reality Check:
Privacy Must be Paramount

By Shadrach White, cloudPWR

States across the US are grappling right now with how to securely implement new cannabis patient registries amidst increasing data breaches and patient privacy concerns. Addressing those privacy concerns and HIPAA compliance is only the beginning.

New Biological Residue Test Developed to Verify Cleanliness on Surfaces

Researchers at Kikkoman Biochemifa have developed an assay to test for total adenylates, which are found in biological residue. This new technology is being implemented in real-time sanitation validation tests to enhance pathogen detection.

Download the Whitepaper.

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

May 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For five years now, we have been hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of starting and operating a laboratory. Stay tuned for the agenda announcement and registration page coming soon!