Category: Insights
Our team of experts explores interesting topics relating to data analytics, industry news, and more!
post: Hemp Biofuel
Biomass as a fuel source has been around ever since humans thought to rub two sticks together. While fossil fuels have long since usurped it as the go-to energy source used to power our cities, biomass still accounts for around 1.3% of the energy produced in the US. Modern bioethanol and biodiesel produce energy through the same […]
post: NCAA Tolerance Testing and Cannabis
On February 25, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) decided to relax their marijuana testing policies by increasing the amount of THC needed to be found in an athlete to produce a positive test. The previous threshold for a positive test of 35 nanograms per milliliter was increased to 150 nanograms per milliliter. The change […]
post: Trending Cannabinoids in Regulated Cannabis within the United States
With research constantly evolving, cannabis producers are advertising for more than just THC and CBD in products. THC and CBD are only two of the hundreds of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, so it makes sense that some “new” cannabinoids are trending for their effects. Delta-8 and CBN are a couple of popular cannabinoids we […]
post: Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Cannabis Industry’s Growth
The good news is the cannabis industry is growing in terms of new states legalizing medical and recreational use and consumer usage, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth translates into more facilities and jobs. However, the timing of this growth is during a unique restarting of the global economy and supply chain. The ability […]
post: The Pros and Cons of Soil and Hydroponic Grows
Cannabis cultivators consider several factors to achieve a high yield and THC levels out of their harvests. Things like the amount of water used, nutrients added, and the amount of sunlight provided must be calculated and perfected to ensure a consistent, usable product. There are two main strategies most cultivators use to grow cannabis: soil […]
post: Covid’s Impact on the Cannabis Industry
Every industry has felt the effects of COVID-19 over the 15 months, and the cannabis industry is no exception. In the first weeks after the virus was declared a global pandemic, there was widespread uncertainty about what was to come. Panic buying ensued for items including food, toilet paper, and even cannabis products. While the […]
post: The Benefit of Multiple Data Sources
In addition to the already established data feeds, the NCS Platform can incorporate data from state-mandated reporting systems, data submitted directly from operators, third-party API submissions by point-of-sale vendors, financial records, and tax information. Capturing data from multiple sources provides the flexibility to include pertinent information for each regulatory need. Each of these data sources […]
post: Quality Assurance the NCS Way
Bringing insight to licensee data takes developing top-level reports and ensuring the validity and quality of data from the moment it arrives. NCS receives data from various sources, and each piece of data goes through a series of checkpoints before it is displayed in the NCS Platform. Upon receipt, the data’s quality is checked to […]
post: How Long is Too Long?: Cannabis Shelf Life
Think about the pantry or spice rack in your home. Do you have any products or spices you don’t know exactly how old they are? I’m guilty of this, so I assume others are as well. In my family, the garlic, basil, and oregano get cycled pretty well. But I couldn’t tell you how old […]
post: Planning, Improving and Evolving With Agile Development
Imagine you just purchased a home. It’s nearly new, but there are still several improvements and refinements you’d like to make. As time passes, the list is continuously changing and evolving. Before long, it seems that you are constantly working on a project and planning for the next. Continually making home improvements is not that […]