Cultivation

by Kristina Etter   |   one day ago

Paragon Processing Provides Crop-Saving Services for Hemp Farmers

Paragon Processing continues to innovate solutions to help hemp farmers across the nation from losing valuable biomass.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   5 days ago

Comparing Cultivation Methods

As cannabis is an ancient crop cultivated by humans thousands of years ago, there are a variety of options to choose between while growing it. Discovering which one is right for you depends on location, personal history, and time available to maintain the grow. 

by Ellis Smith   |   October 25, 2019

How to Use Protein-drying Technology to Preserve Your Cannabis & Hemp

Our host Ellis Smith and guest N'Gai Barbero, of Protein Solutions Group ('PSG'), provide a look at an innovative and unique proteomic processing agent that protects, rapidly dehydrates, and preserves any natural substance without damaging cellular integrity. 

by Jessica McKeil   |   October 19, 2019

What is the Sea of Green Method?

Sea of green, or SOG, is a cultivation technique loved by growers who are short on space, and on time. The sea of green growing method compresses the plant's vertical growth by reducing the time spent in a vegetative state. It forces cannabis into flower early, much earlier than would be expected under normal growing conditions.

by George Mouratidis   |   October 14, 2019

5 Tips for Designing A Cannabis Commercial Grow Room

An efficient commercial grow room is paramount to the success of any serious hemp or cannabis cultivating business. After all, this is where the plants will spend most (if not all) their life. Equipped with the latest indoor gardening technologies, well-designed grow rooms are essential for yielding the most bud in this budding industry.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   October 07, 2019

Controlling the Stench

Let’s face it, not everyone loves the smell of cannabis.

by Luis Rivera   |   July 25, 2019

13 Ways to Reduce Your Costs When Growing Cannabis

Any savvy business owner knows reducing costs increases profits.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   July 17, 2019

Top 5 Uses for Drone Technology in Hemp Cultivation

Smart farming technology is shaping the future of hemp and cannabis cultivation. Here are 5 of the top uses for employing drones for smarter, more efficient crop management.

by Zoe Biehl   |   July 16, 2019

Seedo: The Israeli AI-Powered Autonomous Cannabis Grow Box Goes Global

An Israeli agritech startup known as Seedo has been making waves around the world as their automated self-contained growing system begins shipment to North America and Europe.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 08, 2019

Harnessing the Spectrum - Black Dog LED

An interview with Black Dog LED about the advances in LED lighting for commercial grow operations.

by Amanda Luketa   |   June 25, 2019

Monitoring Systems for Outdoor Hemp Cultivation

With the increasing popularity of hemp cultivation outdoors and in greenhouses, new monitoring systems are entering the market to meet the needs of hemp farmers.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   June 24, 2019

Solaris Farms Tackles Desert Heat with Global Tech

When Michael Sassano founded Solaris Farms in the Las Vegas area in 2016, his goals were ambitious - create a state-of-the-art desert greenhouse facility that would set new standards for efficient operation, and perhaps even revolutionize the way cannabis is grown in arid climates.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 12, 2019

Industries At Odds: Legal Cannabis vs Hemp

While the hemp industry is booming, legal cannabis cultivators face growing concerns over cross-pollination.

by Amanda Luketa   |   June 11, 2019

Processing and Farming Equipment in the Hemp Industry

From cultivation to extraction, the hemp industry requires highly specialized technology to flourish.

by Keilah Keiser   |   June 10, 2019

Industrial Hemp Vs. CBD Hemp: Defining the Differences

Hemp farming starts by choosing what kind of industrial hemp to grow, and it's important to note that not all hemp varieties are created equal.

by RJ Hopp   |   May 31, 2019

PanXchange May 2019 Hemp Market Update

PanXchange offers new insights into hemp commodity pricing across the US for the month of May.

by Amanda Luketa   |   May 07, 2019

Data Matters: Best Practices for Producing a Consistent Crop

With the popularity of indoor cultivation, grow environments are becoming easier than ever to regulate. Learn what data needs to be collected to ensure production of the same high-quality crop over multiple harvests.

by Amanda Luketa   |   April 29, 2019

New Commodity Exchange Platform PanXchange Set to Revolutionize the Hemp Industry

In this episode of A Tech Moment, we speak with Julie Lerner, CEO and founder of PanXchange, about how online platforms will heavily influence the future of commodity trading within the hemp industry.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   April 22, 2019

Meet the World’s First Commercial-Scale Solar Project in Cannabis

In this episode of A Tech Moment, we speak with Tom DiGiovanni, CFO from Canndescent about how their facility implemented solar power to offset energy usage and set the standard for sustainable cannabis.

by Tiffaney Schippert Conner   |   April 15, 2019

Changing How the World Grows

Whether you're a rancher needing fodder for your cattle, a veggie producer who wants year-round crops, or a hemp grower looking for a more controlled growing environment, BioGen AG Systems has the solution.