Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division recently announced a new mycotoxin testing requirement for all concentrates produced from cannabis that previously failed microbial testing, effective September 15, 2019. The new rule underscores why cultivators shouldn’t rely on extraction-based remediation over alternative methods of addressing microbial contamination. But before we discuss what this means for cultivators, let’s cover Read More
Cannabis Cultivators Focus on Terpenes Today we’re going to talk about terpenes, the organic compounds in the essential oils of the cannabis plant that are responsible for strains having unique aromas and medicinal benefits. The cannabis plant has over 100 different known terpenes, and due to our understanding of their benefits improving over the past Read More
Residual Pesticides in Cannabis One of the most persistent problems with cannabis cultivation is residual pesticides. When pesticides are used for agricultural purposes, to ensure safety, they are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and overseen by both state and local governments. However, because marijuana is still a schedule I drug under federal Read More
Controlling Contamination in Cannabis As many cultivators are learning, growing cannabis at scale presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to controlling contamination. There are many reasons microbials occur in marijuana: the plant has a natural aptitude for uptaking toxins, airborne pathogens can easily make their way into grow facilities, and it’s virtually impossible to Read More
