Postproduction

Study: Dual-Purpose Hemp Cultivars Have Best Biofuel Potential

Dual-purpose industrial hemp cultivars show the best potential for coproduction of biofuel and bioproducts, according to University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study. In the study led by Jian Shi, UK assistant... more »

Applications For Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses Now Available

The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner... more »

The Hemp Mine Hosting September Field Days

The Hemp Mine (THM) is hosting two field day trial events starting in September. These events are meant to bring awareness to regional genetic performance by offering customers a firsthand experience. National data collection and... more »

GPN To Host Cannabis & Hemp Week

GPN—Greenhouse Product News will host its first Cannabis & Hemp Week from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, featuring three 1-hour interactive webcasts with industry experts addressing the latest issues facing growers today. The webcast series... more »

Stability Cannabis Names Vice President Of Operations

Stability Cannabis has promoted Drew Clayton to vice president of operations and member of the executive committee. In this capacity, Clayton oversees all aspects of Stability's post-harvest, packaging, safety, and facility operations. He previously served... more »

Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act Signed Into Law

Senate Bill 2725, also known as the Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act, was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented... more »

NCIA Shares Agenda For Cannabis Business Summit

The National Cannabis Industry Association has released the agenda for its 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit. Sessions will explore topics curated around the most pressing issues in the industry today. The three-day event, Sept. 29-Oct.... more »

Spektrum Cannabis Technologies Debuts Fully Enclosed Full Spectrum Oil Extraction Unit

Spektrum Cannabis Technologies has introduced the cannabis processing industry’s first fully enclosed, integrated, and automated full spectrum oil extraction unit, the Spektrum FSO Module, engineered for large scale hemp producers and their partners. "Our modular... more »

New Options Provided For Labs, Disposal Of Non-Compliant Hemp Plants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay the enforcement of certain requirements under the interim final rule (IFR) establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. Under the new guidance, USDA will delay enforcement of... more »

Cannabis Production Minor to Launch at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University's Faculty Senate has approved a new Cannabis Production minor at its meeting Feb. 4. Offered through WIU's School of Agriculture, the majority of courses for the 18-19 credit hour minor will be... more »