Cultivation

by Ellis Smith   |   3 days ago

On-Demand Webcast: Planting Season is Approaching! Are You Ready?

As new hemp farmers look to take advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the booming CBD market, they should also learn to take advantage of the expertise preceding them. In this podcast, Ellis Smith speaks to Mike Leago, Founder of the International Hemp Exchange, and Jon Workman, VP of Hemp Development in North America for American Cannabis Company, about the growing pains and valuable lessons in hemp farming.

by Jessica McKeil   |   February 20, 2019

We Vitro: Innovations in Tissue Culture Technology

CannabisTech reached out to Kevin Piunno from We Vitro regarding tissue culture technology and solutions for the future of cannabis cultivation.

by Ellis Smith   |   February 18, 2019

Cannabis Germplasm 101: Panel Discussion

How can we overcome the lack of accessible germplasm resources and begin proper plant breeding programs in cannabis?

by Jessica Rosslee   |   February 07, 2019

Specialized HVAC Systems for Optimum Cannabis Cultivation

In the modern world where technology is seeping into every aspect of industry and agriculture, it is vital for cannabis cultivators to know the range of options expands further than the traditional HVAC system.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 29, 2019

Closed Loop Aquaponics Provides More than Clean Cannabis

Green Relief's waste-free, closed-loop aquaponics system saves water and feeds the hungry.

by Kristina Etter   |   January 28, 2019

Ethical CBD: Understanding Phytoremediation

Learn why safe cannabis and hemp products begin with organic soil, clean water, and ethical farming.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 24, 2019

Safety First: Cannabis Testing Concerns

Varied cannabis testing requirements across the nation creates confusion and contaminated products.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   January 15, 2019

Intelligent Automation for Consistent Cannabis

What do cannabis and intelligent automation share in common? They are trends imposing a significant impact on both economics and politics. Furthermore, they are paving the way for the future faces of the farming industry, as well as, the cannabis industry.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 14, 2019

Will There Be Cannabis on Mars?

As space travel and human-manned missions to Mars become a reality, could cannabis make its way to outer space, too?

by Editorial Team   |   January 09, 2019

Defining the Vertical Grow

As cannabis cultivators look to improve yields, reduce costs, and maximize space, vertical growing techniques are providing opportunities traditional horizontal operations couldn’t fathom.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   January 07, 2019

Benefits of Chip-on-Board LED Lighting

Chip-On-Board LED lighting is poised to change the game in cannabis cultivation.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 03, 2019

Effective Bottom Line Growth Strategies With Farm Management Software

Ellis Smith and guest Matt Mayberry, CEO and Co-Founder of Trym, discuss how you can make informed decisions to improve operational efficiency, maintain consistency, grow revenue, and increase your competitive advantage.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 02, 2019

The Sophisticated Compost

Sophisticated composting is just one of the ways cultivators are moving away from toxic pesticides. And while the general consumer may have no idea why sophisticated and compost are combined in the same sentence; the world of smart, science-based fertilization has come a long way from the compost heap in the backyard.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 26, 2018

TriGrow Systems: Innovations in Consistency

From Washington to Massachusetts, TriGrow Systems harnesses high-tech innovation to bring consistency to cannabis grows across the nation.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   December 18, 2018

Cannabis Irradiation: Canada’s Hot Topic

With the recent implementation of Canada’s legalized cannabis laws, there are stringent regulations to ensure the safe development of a healthy market.

by Kristina Etter   |   December 17, 2018

Visual AI Provides Pocket-Sized Expertise

KindBot harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide cannabis growers an advanced technology solution in a pint-sized package.

by Kristina Etter   |   November 29, 2018

Hemp Producer Eyes Bigger Target

While the cannabis industry is full of artisan operations and specialty cannabis boutiques, one hemp producer in Montana has much bigger aspirations.

by Adele Worsley   |   November 08, 2018

Cannabis Cultivation and Solar: Improving Energy Efficiency in the Industry

The cannabis industry’s ecological footprint is not as green as we think, but solar may help.

by George Mouratidis   |   November 07, 2018

Proper Cannabis Curing Critical

Attention to detail can make the difference between average and great cannabis products. Growing cannabis or hemp commercially is a multi-step process, taking a holistic approach.

by Karl Kulik   |   October 31, 2018

Getting Your Cannabis Grow Off to a Great Start

There’s nothing a cannabis cultivator enjoys more than harvesting the dense, fragrant buds at the end of a successful grow. However, getting there takes a touch of finesse, as well as an understanding of basic plant biology. Getting the early parts of the growing process right is essential to reaping a dream yield.