It’s no secret that many insects love cannabis, but research shows that four main pests do the majority of damage to outdoor cultivation.
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How playing in the carbon markets can benefit cannabis producers
Carbon is a hot commodity - literally. And it’s become the biggest buzzword in agriculture in recent months, as the potential for paying farmers to sequester carbon through environmentally responsible land stewardship becomes more likely after the U.S. re-enrolled in...
Five integrated weed management strategies for cannabis producers
Cannabis is prone to weeds, which can overrun a field, reduce crop quality and yield and spread thousands of seeds that will be a nuisance for years.
Martha Stewart joins marijuana firm Canopy Growth as strategic adviser
Canadian marijuana producer Canopy Growth Corp. said Thursday that it is appointing Martha Stewart as strategic adviser, a move designed to deepen the Ontario-based company’s business ties with the consumer packaged goods authority and CBD brand leader.
More states roll out bans on production, sale of delta-8 products
Delta-8 THC has become a runaway market hit – and more states across the country are responding by cracking down on access to the product commonly derived from hemp extracts.
Minor cannabinoids will likely have a large role in the wellness industry
Move over CBD. Make way for CBN and CBG.
Hemp and marijuana executives say the booming wellness market is a natural fit for cannabis-based medicine, and minor cannabinoids might play an even larger role in consumers’ health pursuits. That’s because of the effects that are possible through broad- or full-spectrum extracts as well as the unique benefits of each isolated molecule.
How to decide on synthetic versus organic fertilizers for cannabis plant nutrition
Cannabis is a heavy-feed crop, requiring plenty of nutrition to produce high yields.
How to manage seasonal workers for cannabis cultivation
Cannabis farmers and cultivation operators might need to hire seasonal workers to help fill labor demands and stay on schedule during peak season.
How to hold and pretreat cannabis plants before transplanting them
Conditions aren’t always ideal for hemp and marijuana growers to transplant young plants. Inclement weather, delayed labor or transplanting equipment and a host of other delays can leave cultivators facing a harrowing wait to get tender transplants in the ground.
How to get marijuana and hemp plants from the greenhouse into the ground
Outdoor cannabis producers often have a brief window to get their seedlings and clones transplanted during planting season.
Fertilizing and amending soil on outdoor marijuana and hemp farms
Crop nutrition is crucial to a successful start for marijuana and hemp farms, and depending on the cultivator’s location and preferred style of growing, there are several factors to consider.
How to prepare outdoor marijuana and hemp fields for growing season
As outdoor marijuana or hemp growers ready to sow seeds or plant clones or seedlings in the coming weeks, it’s important to prepare the soil via proper testing, conditioning and preparation.
