Viruses exist on the edge between life and death. They are acellular, or nonliving, agents that require living organisms as hosts to survive. This is unlike other pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi, which are cellular organisms that can survive independent of another living organism. Viruses are truly a twisted spectacle of nature, for they aren’t even a full cell. … Read More
Total Yeast and Mold Counts in Cannabis Labs – With Jini Curry
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Modern Canna’s Laboratory Director, Jini Curry, recently published an article on Analytical Cannabis – a leading cannabis science publication for scientists, technicians, and business professionals working in the cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries. This article provides an overview of Jini’s article, along with the full article linked towards the bottom. Both yeast and mold are spore-producing microorganisms that feed on … Read More
Vertically Integrated Cannabis
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What is vertical integration? Vertical integration is an economic term used in business models to describe the systematic affairs of a company. These affairs refer to whether the stages of a company’s supply chain operations are directly owned by that respective company or not. In other words, vertical integration means the entirety of a business’ supply chain is integrated, owned, … Read More
Cannabis Testing Labs: What, How, and Why — With Jini Curry
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Modern Canna’s Laboratory Director, Jini Curry, recently hosted an episode of Teach Me in 10 – a video series that invites scientists to talk about their field in 10 minutes or less. This article provides an overview of Jini’s presentation, along with the episode’s video linked towards the bottom. What are cannabis testing labs? Cannabis testing labs are a third … Read More
Are Your Cannabis Packaging Materials Contributing to Heavy Metals Leachability?
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With the recent outbreak of vaping related illnesses, medical marijuana patients need assurance that the products they receive are safe for human consumption. While a cannabis product may be clear of heavy metal contamination from seed to processing, the packaging materials can contribute to the leaching of heavy metals without proper precautions and quality control testing. Modern Canna recently conducted … Read More
Why You Should Always Ensure Your Cannabis is Professionally Tested
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Like any other food, cosmetic product, or supplement, you should expect cannabis products to be thoroughly tested and approved before distribution. Proactive lab testing is one of the best ways to ensure that your consumers experience precisely the effects they’re looking for, without harm to their health and wellbeing. Still, some growers and suppliers take the crop’s quality at face … Read More
Guide to Florida Medicinal Cannabis Edibles Testing and Regulations
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It has been four years since Florida voters first passed a constitutional amendment to legalize medicinal cannabis. This amendment allowed for the production and sale of cannabis edibles infused with THC, but product development was delayed due to a lack of adequate regulations regarding testing and consumer safety. On August 20th, 2020, the Florida Department of Health published regulations and … Read More
Importance of LIMS in Hemp Testing Laboratories
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Hemp and cannabis testing laboratories receive high volumes of samples every day, making workflow management and quality control a real challenge. A lab’s primary product is data, which needs to be accurate, reliable, and reproducible. A Laboratory Information Management System, also known as an LIMS, eliminates the risks of human error by automating crucial processes. This advanced software is used … Read More
Where to Get Hemp CBD Lab Testing
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The quality of products containing CBD varies widely, with lab researchers describing the current state of the industry as “the Wild West.” The patchwork of regulations leaves businesses confused about what is expected of them, especially if they hope to sell products across state lines. Here in Florida, the Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has adopted an … Read More
Do You Know What’s in Your Hemp’s Soil? Growing Hemp Outdoors
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If you ask an experienced farmer of industrial hemp for tips on a great harvest, they’ll likely start talking about soil quality. Hemp, or cannabis sativa, is a hardy weed, but growing it outdoors can pose myriad challenges, particularly in Florida, where the climate is hot and humid. There needs to be adequate drainage, proper acidity levels, decent water retention, … Read More