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May 26, 2020

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Cannabis Software

By Ella Alpina

Software selection in the cannabis industry can be a daunting task. With larger organizations, numerous stakeholders may have competing goals and decision factors important to them. In this article, we cover the 7 most important factors to consider when reviewing and selecting cannabis software.

May 18, 2020

Managing Supply Chain Challenges During a Crisis

By Daniel Erickson

The media has been reporting on supply chain disruption for quite some time now due to COVID-19. This piece discusses how the pandemic has impacted the cannabis supply chain and how companies can stay ahead of the curve.

May 15, 2020

The British Isles Sees Cannabis as an Economic Development Pathway

By Marguerite Arnold

As drama continues to swirl around Brexit, two islands off the coast of the British mainland are investing in cannabis as an economic development strategy.

May 11, 2020

PJRFSI Accredited for Cannabis Certifications

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. is now officially the first certification body to be granted accreditation for cannabis certifications in the United States by ANAB.

May 4, 2020

Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act – A Legislative Update

By Steve Levine, Megan Herr, Meghan Brennan

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced the bill recently, which would include cannabis businesses in the Small Business Administration’s relief efforts. But even if it does get passed, how much will it actually help cannabis businesses?

April 29, 2020

Essential Cannabis Businesses Must Protect Employees and Customers During COVID-19 With Sanitation and Social Distancing Practices

By David Laks

In order to remain open for business, cannabis companies need to act responsibly. Here’s a list of best practices for reference to make sure you are protecting your business, customers and employees.

April 23, 2020

How to Streamline Labeling from Seed to Sale in The Time of COVID-19

By Travis Wayne

With the current situation affecting the cannabis industry, companies of all sizes are trying to do more with less. Lower operational headcount and unpredictable production, along with a changing supply chain make automation a necessity.

April 22, 2020

Pioneer Intelligence Increases Transparency, Expands Data Set

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The leading marketing analytics company announced in a press release today that they are unveiling their data source partners and expanding their data set considerably.

April 15, 2020

Processes, Protocols and Layers of Protection: Essential Security Measures for the Medical Cannabis and Hemp Industries

By Joshua Wall

A disciplined approach to end-to-end security can protect products – from farm to processing facility to market – says Joshua Wall, who honed his skills in military special ops and high value target protection industries.

March 31, 2020

The Beginner’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management

By David Perkins

From formulating the plan to worker safety, pesticide regulations and REI times – This is the ultimate guide to integrated pest management. Learn how to effectively implement an IPM plan and use the right tools in the right way at the right time.

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March 25, 2020

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Clean Grow Still Failing? Check for Endophytic Mold

By Bernie Lorenz, PhD

The practice of checking mother plants for Endophytic mold is not yet commonplace in cannabis, but the hemp business is leading the way. They’re testing to create very clean plants, so you don’t have issues during cultivation.

March 5, 2020

Thinking of Hiring a Cultivation Consultant? Here’s What You Can Expect

By David Perkins

Don’t make the same mistakes that others have – hire an experienced consultant, do your homework and know what to expect.

March 2, 2020

Product Safety Hazards: Looking Beyond Food Safety in Cannabis

By Radojka Barycki

Cannabis safety is not just about edibles and food-borne illness. Take a look at several safety hazards encountered by cultivators, processors, manufacturers and retailers.

February 10, 2020

Judge A Book By Its Cover: Why Understanding Information Economics is Critical to Gain Consumer Trust and Build a Sustainable Brand

By Nathan Libbey

Information economics has existed for decades and drives much of how products, including cannabis, are marketed and purchased. Understanding different product attributes is key to setting up a sustainable cannabis product, corporation, and industry.

January 29, 2020

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Ground Control to Major Tom: Sending Hemp to Space

By Aaron G. Biros

Commencing countdown, engines on – Front Range Biosciences is sending hemp tissue culture samples on a space mission to study how gravity and space radiation can alter gene expression.

January 27, 2020

Top 5 Trends for Cannabis in 2020

By Melissa Kuipers Blake

From consolidation to maturation: find out what Melissa Kuipers Blake thinks will be the biggest trends for the cannabis industry this year.

December 17, 2019

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Increase Density in your Canopy

By Carl Silverberg

If you can increase density in your crops, you should theoretically be able to increase yield and thus improve your overall ROI.

December 2, 2019

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Taking the Guesswork out of Horticultural Lighting

By Leora Radetsky

The DesignLights Consortium provides a valuable resource to growers: the ability to compare different types of lighting and the standards they meet as well as review the research behind lighting technologies.

November 25, 2019

How to Protect Your Brand From Counterfeiters

By Gail Podolsky

Using copyright law, a cannabis business can utilize an arsenal of tools to defend its brand against counterfeiting.

November 6, 2019

Cannabusiness Sustainability

Designing More Sustainable Cannabis Facilities

By Sophia Daukus

If you are designing a facility with sustainability in mind, pay special attention to your flooring.

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June 2, 2020 – June 5, 2020

Food Labs / Cannabis Labs Conference (Virtual Event)

The Food Labs / Cannabis Labs Conference is one complimentary conference serving the food and cannabis laboratory markets with two separate tracks and overarching plenary presentations. The Food Labs Conference will address regulatory, compliance and risk management issues that companies face in the area of testing and food laboratory management. The Cannabis Labs Conference With a particular focus on science, technology, regulatory compliance and quality management, the event enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike.

October 21, 2020 – October 23, 2020

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) is an educational and networking event for cannabis safety and quality solutions. Serving the Midwest market with a unique focus on science, technology and compliance, the CQC enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike. Visit with exhibitors to learn about cutting-edge solutions, explore three high-level educational tracks for learning valuable industry trends, and network with industry executives to find solutions to improve quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness in a quickly evolving cannabis marketplace.