Cultivation

Listen to Noid Factoid from Anna Schwabe, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Cannagen.

The volatility of wholesale cannabis prices marked by large fluctuations and regional disparities highlight the inherent instability still present in the cannabis marketplace. Adapting to shrinking margins and increased competitions is putting pressure on operators, causing them to adopt cost-cutting technologies, expand into edibles and extracts, and secure long-term supply agreements. Understanding these evolving dynamics is essential for companies to adapt, compete, and thrive in the industry.

Cannatrol and Rhythm partnered to integrate cultivation and post-harvest data. This provides cannabis cultivators with insights, efficiency, and a complete view of facility data.

Daniela Vergara, PhD, delves into how she landed into the cannabis industry and the complexities behind the plant.

Researcher and educator Anna Schwabe, PhD, shares insights into her discoveries in cannabis genetics and their significance in the industry.

Focusing on lighting, climate control, water usage, and air circulation, this article compiles three different perspectives—a scientist, a grower, and an engineer—on how to optimize cannabis growing from an energy usage standpoint while still supporting healthy plant growth.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering our newest publication and supplement, the latest Stuck on Compliance blog, data from the National Hemp Report, and cannabis convictions in Maryland.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering cannabis testing regulations, water usage in indoor cultivation, the PREPARE Act, delta-8-THC research, and a new grant program from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.

The Minnesota OCM announced the state’s CanGrow grant program aimed at help farmers in the cannabis industry.

Here, we bring you our top four recent articles covering the cost of compliance in the industry, the role of lighting in indoor cultivation, and research involving cannabis ointment and cannabis-coated pillowcases.

The six-year study will analyze how biochar treatments and hemp rotations improve crop yields.

This article explores fundamental principles of photobiology, including Photosynthetically Active Radiation, photoreceptor-mediated responses, and the spectral influences on plant morphology and development.

ILGM and Leafly announce their Home Grow Tour that will visit cities throughout the US to help educate growers on cannabis cultivation.

The internship will provide hands-on experience in medical cannabis cultivation in the country’s expanding medical cannabis market.

Advancements in blockchain technology point toward an evolving landscape where transparency, security protocols, and regulatory compliance integrate into standard cannabis operations.

As bat guano becomes more commonly used in cannabis cultivation, a recent study highlights the negative effects that can come with using this type of fertilizer.

In this segment of the cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand delve into croptober and the complexities that arise with outdoor, hybrid, and indoor cannabis cultivation.

A look at how growers explore the possibilities of a more manageable operation as research about soil chemistry takes center stage.

Researchers shared their latest research on the fungus that is a threat to seeds and crops across the nation.

In preparation for the outdoor cannabis harvest, this episode provided guidance on ensuring a successful production process.

A look at how some cultivation methods are used to increase plant canopy penetrationfor indoor cannabis cultivation, increasing crop size while enhancing cannabinoid, terpene, and flavonoid production.

Cannabis Science and Technology is pleased to announce the addition of Hannia Mendoza-Dickey to its Editorial Advisory Board.

Check out some of our most popular content from the first six months of the year 2024!

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

In continuation of our cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, get to the root of the issue of experiencing an HLVd infestation and if anything can be done to salvage your crops.

Cannabis Science Conference Spring was held in Kansas City, Missouri from May 7-9, 2024. Here, we provide highlights from this exciting event.

In this interview at the Cannabis Science Conference, James Wylde, President and CEO of Greenlight Analytical, discusses new cannabis cultivation tools.

In this quick, onsite interview, Susan Audino shares the biggest development she saw from the Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024.

At the Cannabis Science Conference, Antonio Timoteo Jr., PhD, presented research on cannabis cultivation practices and optimizing terpene content.

In the Cultivation Track at Cannabis Science Conference, Bernie Lorenz, Chief Science Officer of ProKure Solutions, discussed the intriguing topic of the effects of COVID on cannabis testing methods.