The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 4
This is Part 4 in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see Part 2, and here to see Part 3. Stay tuned for Part 5, coming next week. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Aeroponic & hydroponic systems can operate with little to no soil or media. This eliminates […]
Addressing Cannabis Price Compression With Science
Cannabis cultivators across the U.S. are confronting plummeting wholesale prices and tighter profit margins. Operators in Pennsylvania say flower prices have fallen from around $4,000 a pound to around $3,000, on average, and prices in the more mature markets of California, Oregon and Colorado have experienced extreme volatility. Prices in those states are averaging around […]
2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference
2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference Sponsored by CannaSpyGlass View On-Demand Now Click here to see all available CIJ events and webinars Agenda A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model Jason Vegotsky, Chief Executive Officer, Petalfast Current cannabis distribution models make it hard for emerging cannabis beverage brands to launch and scale their businesses successfully. Instead, […]
The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 3
This is Part 3 in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1 and here to see Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 4, coming next week. The Right Build Out Aeroponic & hydroponic systems grow plants at a highly accelerated rate. A “clean room” type of construction approach […]
Benefits To Growing Cannabis In A Cleanroom Environment
For commercial cannabis growers, consistent crop yields are vital to maintaining product profitability, as well as durable profitability. Since cannabis thrives under certain conditions, the more control a cultivator has over those conditions, the easier consistent harvests become. While factors like humidity, light exposure and water may be easy enough to control in any indoor environment, other […]
The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 2
Aeroponic and hydroponic systems use zero-soil, so water is effectively our media and our transport mechanism for nutrition. Ideally, you start with clean, fresh water with “nothing” in it. Nothing in this case means no heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria or pathogens. There are some scary words in there so let’s talk through the best ways […]
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FDA Punts on CBD Rules
On December 20, 2018, Former President Trump signed the Farm Bill into law, which removed hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act, stripped the DEA’s authority from hemp and gave states the ability to regulate hemp markets of their own, with approval from the USDA. When that Farm Bill became law, it paved the […]
Anticipating the Ebbs and Flows of Seasonal Retail Cannabis Sales
Like any industry, cannabis can experience ups and downs, especially when it comes to a doors-open retail business. Dispensaries that operate in towns or cities that attract tourists experience this more than anyone, seeing sales spike during the busy months and reach lows during the off-season. We spoke with the folks at Dragon Hemp, a […]
3 Benefits of Conducting Genetic Tests on Your Plants
Many growers may wonder why it’s important to get their plants genetically tested, but the truth is that genetic testing can make growing a lot easier. Genetic analysis in plants can give a wide range of results that can help scientists solve everyday problems in plant cultivation, such as detecting diseases and identifying important traits […]
AOAC International Names New CSO
AOAC International, an independent nonprofit standards development organization has announced the appointment of Dr. Katerina (Kate) Mastovska as their new deputy executive director and chief science officer. Dr. Katerina Mastovska Most recently, Dr. Mastovska served as chief science officer for the Eurofins US Food Division. She has been an active member of AOAC for almost […]
Cananbis Products to Improve your Dog’s Health
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Attracting Investment: How Cannabis Companies Can Best Position Themselves
Remember those heady days of the Green Rush a decade ago, when markets were small and it seemed everyone had a chance? Now it’s more of a mad rush to get some green in the form of investment capital. The majority of states in the country now have some type of legal cannabis market. Businesses […]
A Guide to Dispensary Insurance
As a business owner, insurance is always a must. If you are interested in entering into the cannabis industry or you already have, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to insuring your cannabis-related business. That’s why we’ll be exploring what dispensary insurance is, different options for business owners and general advice […]
Compliance as a Revenue Center: Banking & Cannabis, More Similar Than You Think
Have you ever been to the DMV, only to be turned away because you didn’t have the countless forms of identification needed? Sometimes it feels like no amount of ID or proof of residence is enough, whether it’s your 2nd grade report card or an electric bill from 25 years ago. That feeling is what […]
Data: The Key to Success in Today’s Cannabis Market
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, recent market challenges have created an environment that is more difficult for industry leaders to navigate. To find success in today’s marketplace, company leaders need to adopt a robust, data-driven approach to combat the influx of rising brands, emerging markets and pricing challenges, among other obstacles. By leveraging […]
