Jesús Burrola takes a hands-off approach to farming, but that doesn’t mean he’s disengaged. As chief executive officer for Posibl, he’s leveraging state-of-the-art automation technology to bring smart greenhouses to a nationwide audience.
Posibl’s pesticide-free, climate-controlled greenhouses use less water per pound than...
Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious being cost savings. If someone is knowledgeable and able, they can cultivate their own cannabis for a fraction of what it costs to purchase cannabis from retail outlets.
Another major benefit is controlling what goes into your cannabis. After all,...
On Jan. 7, 2022, Lorna McMurrey was packing pre-rolls at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, Trulieve location when she became unable to breathe and died. The death is likely a consequence of fine particulate cannabis dust inhalation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a report on the incident last week.
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Cannabis cultivated indoors has a larger carbon footprint than cannabis grown under the sun. That is no secret. However, that is not to say cannabis should only be cultivated outdoors.
Some jurisdictions prohibit outdoor cultivation for security reasons and in certain regions of the world cultivating quality cannabis outdoors is...
Cultivating cannabis can be a challenge. In addition to being a fairly resource-intensive process, the plant itself is quite sensitive to its environment. With operators facing slim margins in many markets, it’s imperative to be as efficient as possible.
Enter AI Grow. A technology company providing automation and data analytics...
By 2050, there will be nine billion people on planet earth. That’s two billion more mouths to feed than today. In an increasingly unstable environment thanks to climate change, how will farmers pivot to meet the needs of the global population?
To improve yield, make better use of limited resources, and mitigate the risks posed by...
Selecting a growing media might seem like a “one and done” decision. But, like many aspects of horticulture, innovations in growing media are bringing a higher level of precision to the growing process. These innovations are prompting cultivators to consider whether it’s time for a switch in their traditional substrate.
As the...
Could cannabis farming replace tobacco crops for Malawi's farmers?
The life of a small-scale farmer is not an easy one. After all, there are no set hours and there are no days off. From sunrise to sunset you have to do as much as you can to get the most out of every day, especially during non-winter months.
Tobacco farmers have...
So, you want to know how to grow weed indoors, for the first time, on a budget. We have you covered.
*The grand total to grow 5 plants with a minimal setup is around $1000. However, this price can vary dramatically depending on the equipment used and size, and the natural advantages of the cultivation space chosen.
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Given the choice of cultivars available today, most growers appreciate the nuances between varieties that can optimize harvest quality and consistency. The same is true for the growing medium that nurtures these plants and supports optimal air, water, and nutrient delivery.
Advances in material science mean growers today have...
State Implements Cannabis Legalization in the Most Rational Fashion. Home Grow Blooms Instead of the Illicit Market.
That sound you hear is cannabis professionals applauding Virginia’s approach to cannabis legalization! It has been interesting to watch as each of the 50 states rolls out its own legalization plans. ...
When it comes to Amnesia Haze cannabis, you need to know that it is one of the most commonly used strains in the world. It has mid to high THC levels, and it is more energizing than calming. For this reason, most people prefer to indulge in it than in another strain.
Growing Amnesia Haze might seem more attractive than purchasing...
Of all of the compliance issues surrounding cannabis, cultivation is the least understood. There are three primary concerns for licensees cultivating cannabis. Let's take a closer look.
As farmers look for fertilizer that can help grow quality crops, cow poop could provide the solution by the way of a 200-year-old technology called the anaerobic digester.
Building a cultivation facility can seem like a daunting task, but with the right team of construction industry experts, it can be a much smoother process. As Michigan’s marijuana footprint expands, investing in design services early in the project planning process, even prior to purchasing any property, can prevent costly problems...
The Mobius M9 Sorter, which was displayed at Eteros Technologies’ “Demo in the Desert” exhibition on May 13 in Las Vegas, will be a cultivator's dream.
Want to grow cannabis? Here, you will find some information about the most common cannabis-growing problems and some tips on how you may fix them. Read on.
Regardless of the size of a grower’s cannabis business, implementing a safety solution that can help protect their workers and keep their facility up and running is critical.
If you've ever enjoyed a strain with the word "chem" in the title, you owe a great deal to Greg “Chem” Krzanowski. He's the father of Chemdog, one of America's most beloved strains.
After painstaking research and development, McAfee and Baughman invented Cryo Cure, a technology capable of revolutionizing the drying and curing process.
Hall of Fame Skiier Chad Fleischer spent most of his life skiing, but now he spends most of his time producing the highest quality CBD products possible.
Water balance is a major part of the cannabis growing process, as seen with evaporation and substrate systems. Learn how to get the most out of your H2O.