Cultivation experts bust 3 common cannabis lighting myths

Myths about lighting pervade the cannabis industry. Because the industry was underground for so many years, it led to growers doing things in ways that “make no sense,” said Marc van Iersel, horticulture professor at the University of Georgia. “Old-school cannabis growers believe it’s a special crop, different than any other plant,” van Iersel said. […]

USDA will send first hemp acreage and production survey in October

Hemp farmers should check their mailboxes in October for the first hemp survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey seeking information about total planted and harvested hemp acreage as well as yield, production and crop value, the USDA announced Friday. […]

Postharvest strategies such as drying, curing and storage improve cannabis quality, shelf life

Like all cannabis drying methods, hang-drying has its pros and cons. (Photo courtesy of Hemptown) (This is the 14th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for hemp and marijuana growers. The previous installment is available here.) Planning for what happens after a cannabis crop is harvested is as important as cultivating the crop. That’s according […]

CBD beauty and cosmetics sales expected to double in 2021

Sales of hemp-derived CBD beauty and cosmetics products could almost double in 2021 to $600 million, according to analytics firm NielsenIQ. The boost will be driven by more products coming to market this year in major retail chains as more stores follow Sephora, Ulta and others in the CBD-infused beauty categories. Beauty and cosmetics products, […]

USDA offers to help producers pay for organic certification

Organic hemp producers can now ask federal agriculture regulators for funds to assist them with the cost of applying for or maintaining organic certification. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that organic producers and handlers can apply for help covering the cost of applying for certification under the USDA’s National Organic Program through the […]

AI-based crop technology maker iUNU acquires IPM consulting, media brand

A Seattle-based agricultural machine vision company is investing in the future of integrated pest management (IPM) by acquiring a consulting, education and media group well-versed in biological controls and crop management. iUNU, which created the artificial intelligence-based LUNA cultivation platform, announced Tuesday it will acquire CropWalk, the privately held, mobile IPM consultancy along with its […]

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