Hemp Cultivation, Processing & Extraction News

As awareness of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) expands, both among medical doctors and patients, we are collectively becoming more and more able to identify a condition that has been historically hard to diagnose. After all, it seems counterintuitive that cannabis can cause many of the symptoms it’s used to treat.  Researchers are taking the current

Even for the most adamant flower enthusiasts, the pull of a reliable, precisely-dosed edible is inescapable. Convenience and discretion aren’t always a necessity with cannabis consumption, but while we’re still in this no man’s land era where product options abound in legal markets while prohibition draws its final breath, it’s always good to know where

I’ve been writing about weed professionally since 2017, which means I entered the industry at just the right time to get an encyclopedic crash course in dabbing. Five years later, I’m still primarily a flower guy. But throughout the 2010s, what kept me coming back to concentrates was knowing which brands I could rely on

Kiva Confections has been in the edible game since 2010, and over the last decade, it has secured a spot at the top of its trade in California’s cannabis scene. My experience with the brand has always been overwhelmingly positive. With its flavor consistency and winning 3:1 CBD:THC ratio, Kiva’s Camino Sparkling Pear gummies have

With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release. So we’re rounding up a few significant releases. This week, we look at releases by Socati and Impact Naturals, Tastebudz, and a partnership announcement from Cookies. Tastebudz: Launch of strain-specific CBN gummy

Let’s take a moment of silence for every beautiful bong that has suffered an untimely end at the hands of a butter-fingered stoner — myself included. Like many glass purists, I have watched in horror as my absolute favorite piece hit the ground and shatter – may it now rest in pieces. To lessen the

With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release. So we’re rounding up a few significant releases. This week, we look at releases by 4Front Ventures, a partnership announcement from Miss Grass, and more.  Sunderstorm: Launch of sublingual line Image courtesy

Every modern cannabis consumer can probably agree on one fact: weed can be really expensive. While many consumers want the type of top-shelf bud that earns them bragging rights among friends, is it always worth it to spend the extra cash? Of course, no one wants sad crumbly shwag with a THC level that wouldn’t

The other day, I was driving in a car with a friend who had just gone to a dispensary, and as a cannabis journalist, people often ask my opinion on their buys. He handed me the jar and boasted that the flower tested at an astronomical 35% THC.  Examining the dense, mechanically trimmed buds that

Another month, another round of new strains and products from some of your favorite brands. Let’s not even waste time with the intro, here are five new strains that will be hitting your local shelves in August. AbsoluteXtracts: White Rhino  AbsoluteXtracts —  ABX for short — is one of the leading concentrates brands in California