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Are you an entrepreneur and thinking about launching your own cannabis lab business but don’t know where to start? Consider becoming a Steep Hill licensee. A general definition of a licensee is “any business, organization, or individual that has been granted legal permission by another entity...

Written by: Diana Essex In an April 2021 press conference, White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki said, “Biden supports leaving decisions regarding legalization for recreational use up to the states; rescheduling Cannabis as a Schedule II Drug so researchers can study its positive and negative...

Having a criminal record may be a lot more common than you think; there are approximately 70 million people in the U.S. with a criminal record (Forbes, June 26, 2020). Mass incarceration is a global pandemic in which countries like El Salvador, Rwanda, Brazil, and many others are struggling to...

“Medical cannabis, like many pharmaceuticals and herbal medicines, are prone to contamination of (heavy) metals, fungi, and pesticides during the manufacturing and storage processes. While pharmaceutical contaminants are under robust U.S. FDA regulations, there is a lack of drug safety...

America’s legal cannabis industry has an obsession with high THC potency. Total THC concentration is a driving factor in cannabis consumers’ purchasing decisions, making it an opportunity for labs to push their ethics aside and reap the financial benefits associated with providing inflated THC...

What is Hemp and How is it Made into Fabric? Industrial hemp only contains a small amount of the psychoactive component of cannabis and therefore has been named the "sober cousin" of cannabis. Hemp's history of thousands of years of cultivation as fiber on almost every continent contributes to...

Have you ever wondered how 4/20, also known as “National Weed Day” or the “The Marijuana Holiday,” came to be? Look no further – we have all the answers you’ve been looking for. Why April 20th? Although many different stories about the origin of the holiday are in circulation, the most...

CBD-infused products are one of the fastest-growing markets in the cannabis sector. Whether it's skincare products, chocolates, gummies, or drinks, the stylish CBD product trend has infused its way into every aspect of the marketplace. CBD has become so popular that people have implemented it...

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart make for an unexpected friendship. The rapper and culinary connoisseur met back in 2008 and have proven to be quite the dynamic duo. They've hosted events together, praised each other in interviews, and collaborated on several TV shows, including their own — Martha...

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social anxiety disorder is a common anxiety disorder in which people experience emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms. Examples of these symptoms include intense anxiety or fear in particular or all social situations, an increased heart rate, and dizziness...

Sometimes there are hangovers that an indulgent breakfast and Advil can’t solve. Headaches, brain fog, nausea, dehydration, and anxiety – we’ve all been there. Enter CBD: a non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its calming effects and ability to combat pain. Let’s explore the various ways how...

Are you an entrepreneur and thinking about launching your own cannabis lab business but don’t know where to start? Consider becoming a Steep Hill licensee. A general definition of a licensee is “any business, organization, or individual that has been granted legal permission by another entity...

Do you know what’s in your cannabis? You should, and Steep Hill Lab wants you to – one of the analytical services that our lab offers is safety screening for contaminants such as pesticides. Screening for these chemicals is so important because many of them are under-researched. Steep Hill...

Everyone is familiar with the classic New Year’s resolutions: “I’ll develop a consistent workout routine,” or the “I’ll go to the gym three times a week.” Unfortunately, these resolutions fade quickly as the new routine proves too much of a commitment. What if there was a way to combat this lack...

Celebrities are known for their luxurious lifestyles, but is the cannabis they smoke also professional-grade? How can you decide if the cannabis you use is of the best quality, like your favorite celebrities? Steep Hill’s guide to quality cannabis can answer all of those questions. Snoop...

Genkits and how they work: A Genkit is a DNA-based diagnostic that enables growers to identify male cannabis plants as early as the second leaf set, which is naturally too early to determine the sex of the plant. Genkits specify DNA sequences, such as a sequence unique to the Y Chromosome...

America’s legal cannabis industry has an obsession with THC potency. The percentage of THC content is a driving factor in a cannabis consumer’s purchasing decision, making it an opportunity for labs to reap the financial rewards associated with every marginal increase in THC potency. For...

Do you know how there seems to be an infinite variety of cereal brands at the grocery store? Cannabis users may feel similarly overwhelmed at the dispensary, where they’re faced with one fundamental question: which strain is best for me? The key to unlocking this answer is right under your nose...