How LumiGrow Implements AI in Their Lighting Technology
LumiGrow VP of Marketing Brandon Newkirk tells us how LumiGrow uses AI technology to grow cannabis the most efficient and healthy way possible.
How Tara Jane Forrest is Inspiring Diversity & Environmentalism in Cannabis
In our discussion, Tara Jane Forrest described why environmentalism is a cornerstone of her business and how she would improve the business landscape surrounding cannabis.
How Surna is Providing Complete HVAC Solutions from Seed to Harvest
Traditional HVAC systems presented significant challenges with redundancy. Nic Borst wanted a system that would allow him to continue operations regardless of the status of any single room or piece of equipment.
Presenting the Cannabis & Tech Today 2019 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners!
In partnership with STM Canna and CRATIV Packaging, Cannabis & Tech Today chose 6 winners across 6 categories: Energy, Water, Packaging, Innovation, Event, Stewardship.
How Does Artificial Intelligence Fit into Cannabis Cultivation?
We met with the founders of CEAD, Royce Birnbaum and Adam Klaasmeyer, a company that develops artificial intelligence applications for the cannabis industry.
The Keys to Sustainable Cannabis Packaging
While sustainability is growing in popularity and practice in the cannabis industry, it is still rare to see such public and open commitment to sustainable practices.
Key Considerations When Expanding Your Indoor Grow Facility
Cannabis entrepreneurs are looking for the best ways to boost their yields and still remain cost-effective. The bottom line: expand, but don’t sacrifice quality, safety, or your financial security in the process.
Solving the 3 Biggest HVAC Challenges of Modern Day Grow Rooms
Designing, building, and operating the ideal cannabis growing facility and getting every aspect right is no small task. Here are the 3 major challenges owners face in getting grow room HVAC right.
Next Generation Growing: What You Need to Know
One solution looks to take cultivation to the next level: Next Generation Growing (NGG). Let’s take a look at the essentials of NGG and how it is building the growhouse of the future.
Hemp-Based Construction Materials Are Building Sustainable Homes
The indigenous-owned Hempergy is working to highlight hemp’s durability and sustainability, and particularly its usefulness within indigenous communities.
Developing Reliable Power Systems for Off-Grid Cannabis Operations
With grow operations in need of constant lights and fans, many companies are developing personalized, strategic power systems for their operations.
The Science Behind LED Lighting in Cannabis Grow Rooms
We recently sat down with Jim Brown, Sr. Sales Consultant at ProGrowTech, to learn more about how LED lighting affects cannabis growth.
How to Use Flower-in-Place and Vertical Racking to Maximize Yield
Using flower-in-place methods and vertical racking are great ways to maximize yields and quality. This is how they work.
How LED Spectral Tuning Technology Gives Cultivators More Control
Growers get the most out of spectral tuning by understanding the complexities behind plant receptivity to light and the contexts in which spectral tuning can become a major game changer.
How Radio Frequency Technology is Maintaining High Quality Cannabis
Pioneered by food safety companies, the cannabis industry is using radio frequency disinfection processes to remove pathogens while maintaining quality.
How to Grow Cannabis at Home with an Automated System
Too broke for your cannabis regimen? A self-contained, automated, hydroponic system could be the solution. Growing cannabis yourself has never been easier.
Bringing Renewable Energy to California’s Cannabiz
Cannabis is a power-hungry business. That's why some companies are stepping up to provide alternative energy solutions that save money and boost profits.
Cannabis Packaging: How Regulations Make Sustainability a Challenge
Cannabis packaging comes with a ton of regulation. However, those regulations around marketing and child-protection might be making it less sustainable.
4 Keys to Making Your Indoor Grow Operation More Sustainable
Indoor cannabis grow operations can use up a lot of energy and space. Here are some keys to making your commercial operation more sustainable.
How Light Radiation Presents a Health Threat to Cannabis Cultivators
Skin cancer is a common illness throughout the country. But, there is one segment of the population that is at heightened risk: cannabis cultivators.
ExtractCraft: A Look at DIY Cannabis Processing
We spoke with ExtractCraft CEO Troy Ivan about the importance of sustainability in the cannabis industry and how DIY applies to cannabis processing.
How Renewable Energy is Being Applied to Cannabis
We look at how renewable energy is being applied to cannabis and if site managers can capitalize on renewable energy inputs to optimize energy consumption.
Overcoming Common Indoor Cannabis Growing Obstacles with LEDs
Here are some of the most common growing questions echoed in grow facilities across the nation – and how LED grow lights can offer solutions.
Why Tobacco Farmers and Corporations Are Moving to Hemp
Health concerns for tobacco and a CBD craze are causing a switch. While the tobacco industry continues to decline, hemp might become the new cash crop.
Announcing the 2019 Cannabis & Tech Today Award for Sustainable Leadership!
The Cannabis & Tech Today Sustainable Leadership Awards offer the opportunity for your organization to be nationally recognized as a sustainable leader.
How to Use Flower-in-Place and Vertical Racking to Maximize Yield
Using flower-in-place methods and vertical racking are great ways to maximize yields and quality. This is how they work.
5 Key Tips for Growing Cannabis Indoors and Out
Are you ready to start growing cannabis? You can grow indoors or out and there are plenty of secrets you can use to set up your own cannabis garden today.
How RFID Tags Affect the Environment
One-time use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags composed of plastic, while considered necessary, may be contributing to cannabis' waste problem.
How LED Lights Affect and Improve Cannabis Cultivation
A 2017 study determined LED lights can produce cannabis crops with 26-36 percent higher THC content than HPS lighting alone.
4 Alternative Power Sources Every Grower Should Consider
Cannabis growers have two choices: finance expensive upgrades or build their own micro grids. Let’s look at several of these alternative power sources.
