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Cannabis pre-rolls, or pre-packed cannabis cones, will always have a certain level of demand. Many traditionalists argue that the art of hand-packing cannot (or should not) be reimagined. Yet, when scaling commercial production to meet the demand of a booming market, the cost of human resources can be a limiting factor – mass-producing pre-rolls by hand requires a significant investment in staffing.

However, after investing in the Aura 2000 by Hefestus, Copperstate Farms, a North American greenhouse cannabis producer that maintains 1.7 million square feet of canopy, or 40 acres under glass, produces “at least 100,000 pre-rolls a week” with a record high of “1,400 pre-rolls an hour.”

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The demand for medical cannabis is blooming, but producers can’t always ensure quality and profile consistency across grows and batches. Molecular tagging and blockchain have the answer.

Cannabis and blockchain technology have a complex and closely linked history. But their relationship is taking on a new identity. Where blockchain technology has been used to build and diversify payments and unite cannabis communities in the industry, it is now drilling down into a smaller network – DNA.

Blockchain is a system that records information, assigning each piece of information with a non-alterable identifier which is logged into a public ledger. While blockchain has until recently been primarily used for cryptocurrencies, the same system can also be applied to DNA to trace the genetic makeup, grower, and even the origins of cannabis strains.

Molecular tagging is a process where DNA is used to label physical objects, similar to how a barcode label is printed onto the packaging of purchasable goods. The same method can be applied to cannabis in combination with blockchain technology.

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As the CEO of CBDistillery, Chase Terwilliger is acutely aware of the changing hemp regulations and challenges surrounding Delta-8 THC legality and production. 

We asked Chase to join us to discuss the recent 9th Circuit Court's decision on the legality of Delta-8 and the future of hemp regulations in general. Watch the video to hear our discussion regarding transparency and ethic in hemp regulation and production.

The metaverse is to the world as AOL was to the internet in 1993 – a new beginning. Likewise, the cannabis industry is still in the early stages of development and struggling with growing pains due to regulation and compliance. Yet, while the rules and regulations are being ironed out from one state to the next, consumers are often left with more questions than answers.

Mitch Ngo, CEO and Co-Founder of Golden Ark knows the struggle all too well. Watching his father's struggle with cancer, they turned to cannabis to help ease his pain. However, Mitch quickly realized the industry lacked standards, quality information, and organization.

“Even if you do find a product, how do consumers really know it came from a good source or how it’s been made? It was so frustrating,” he stated during an interview with Cannabis Tech.

So, Mitch took it upon himself to develop a better way, starting with becoming a licensed producer. They wanted to understand the entire process, so they started at the beginning with a cultivation license, then a manufacturer's license, and a distribution license.

And then they blockchained the entire seed-to-sale process. Now, they're moving into the next great frontier – the metaverse.

Curing cannabis can be a logistic nightmare for both hemp and marijuana growers. But these seven companies are yielding a better experience for both growers and consumers.

Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid may have been appropriate for describing the physical differences in plants, at one time. However, when it comes to categories the effect of cannabis, many industry pros understand these traditional methods may be a little too broad.

Alec Dixon, Co-Founder of SC Labs, joins us to discuss the importance of knowing and understanding the terpene profile to get better understanding of the particular effects of different cultivars and phenos.

Delta-8 itself may be an important aspect of the future therapeutic potential of cannabis. However, before that can happen, the products must be proven safe. Unfortunately, synthetic forms of THC are proliferating the market with little to no oversight on the production processes.

Dr. Chris Hudalla joins us in this podcast to talk about the thousands of samples he's tested through Pro Verde Labs - and the disturbing reality of what they found.

Cannabis has a waste problem, and it isn't just the plastic, single-use packages. Cultivators and processors find themselves with tons of excess, low quality, or spent plant material on hand every year. Unfortunately, it's both challenging and costly to dispose of.

When it comes to cannabis cultivation, every penny counts for the bottom line. So what if there were a way to reduce operational expenditures related to this waste but make money from it?

Nextleaf Solutions recently announced a new technology that processes spent cannabis biomass to reduce landfill waste and extracts even more profits from previously unusable plant material. It's just one of the latest technologies striving to make the cannabis industry greener.

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Over the past century, glass and steel have reigned supreme in the construction industry. However, green construction may eclipse traditional construction methods, as skyscrapers made of wood are becoming more common, and hemp has shown its value as an alternative material for furniture, insulation, and even rebar.

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What impacts indoor agriculture ultimately impacts cannabis cultivation. With the future of indoor food production in the world increasingly focused on growing more food with fewer resources, how does this translate to cannabis?

The future of cannabis cultivation is about producing more flower per square foot with fewer inputs. Thanks to technologies and agricultural approaches borrowed from more traditional sectors, it's getting there. To this end, what trends in grow house designs are influencing the development of indoor cannabis cultivation?

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