Cultivation

by Jessica McKeil   |   18 hours ago

How to Harness the Darkness: A Practical Look at Light DEP for Cannabis Cultivation

Understanding how light deprivation, or light DEP, can affect cannabis cultivation.

by Amanda Stern   |   December 08, 2021

How Cannabis Cultivation Has Changed Over the Last 40 Years

Decade by decade, cannabis cultivation continues to evolve. Here's a look through history at four decades of innovation.

by Loren Lynn   |   November 17, 2021

How Grow Lights Have Grown Up - A Look at the Evolution of Cannabis Lighting Technologies

As the most significant expense in indoor growing, let’s look at how grow lights have evolved over the past few decades.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   November 03, 2021

Harvesting Cannabis – Is Wet or Dry Trimming Better?

Trimming cannabis is a critical step in the process regardless of which method you choose. Learn about dry vs. wet trimming here!

by Jessica McKeil   |   October 25, 2021

New Odor Control Technology for Cannabis Cultivation

To keep neighbors and regulators happy, operators must find better solutions to cannabis cultivation's odor problem. Can new odor control technologies solve this growing issue?

by Ella Alpina   |   October 22, 2021

Top 3 Technology Innovations Cannabis Cultivators Should Embrace

These cannabis cultivation technologies enable operators to scale, increase profit margins, and stay competitive.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   October 13, 2021

The Best Non-Pesticide Cannabis Pest Solutions

Eliminating pests doesn’t have to start with hazardous chemicals.

by Alyna Paparazzi   |   September 23, 2021

Cultivation Dehumidification

Humidity impacts cannabis cultivation at every growth stage, but how much is too much?

by Jessica McKeil   |   September 21, 2021

Multi-Spectral Technologies for Cannabis Cultivation

Widely used in other industries for inspection and analysis, multispectral technology has exploded in agricultural applications — including cannabis.

by Caleb Johnson   |   September 02, 2021

Latest Developments in Non-Toxic Crop Management Technology and Best Practices for Growers

Cannabis cultivators are tasked with two monumental challenges: eradicate pathogens that threaten their yield, and implement crop management and antimicrobial solutions that are safe, effective, and compliant with state regulations.

by Kristina Etter   |   August 31, 2021

A Vested Interest: A Recipe for Success in Cannabis Consulting

Ellis Smith with American Cannabis Company discusses a new, more hands-on approach to cannabis consulting.

by Jessica McKeil   |   August 25, 2021

Reclamation Technologies in the Cannabis Industry

Reclamation tech delivers immediate returns for the environment by recycling, reusing, and repurposing what would have otherwise been a waste product.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 13, 2021

The Basics of Cloning Cannabis

At home or in a commercial grow, cloning cannabis is one of the best ways to create a consistent crop or more plants of a high-value cultivar.

by Sara Krostag   |   August 11, 2021

New Colorado Bill Aims to Reduce the Risks of Cross-Pollination

Cross-pollination has become such a menace to the cannabis and hemp industries it now requires legislation.

by Jessica McKeil   |   August 02, 2021

Drone Tech for Hemp Crops

Drone technology is revolutionizing modern agriculture, including hemp cultivation.

by Amanda Stern   |   July 05, 2021

Ed Rosenthal: Caution! Growing Cannabis is Addictive

When asked about true cannabis pioneers, political agitators, and grandfathers of the industry, one name comes to mind, Ed Rosenthal. His newly published Cannabis Growers Handbook is the product of a wonderful collaboration of Ph.D.’s, Industry Leaders, and experience gained from over a half a century of innovation.

by Amanda Stern   |   June 21, 2021

Fighting Fires: Help for West Coast Cannabis Farmers

When an industry is taxed the most and helped the least, it takes a community to help when disaster strikes.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 21, 2021

The Environmental Impact of Cannabis

With new industrial cultivation facilities coming online, many with over two million square feet of canopy space, the cannabis sector needs to start considering sustainability.

by Jessica McKeil   |   April 20, 2021

The Cost of Mass Production: Cannabis Carbon Footprint

The American cannabis industry is making a name for itself as a significant contributor to carbon emissions.

by Jessica McKeil   |   April 14, 2021

Innovations in Hemp Processing and Production

The future of hemp processing and production is evolving beyond CBD extraction.