A University of Cambridge researcher revealed that hemp crops can capture atmospheric carbon more effectively than forests, while also providing carbon-negative biomaterials. Darshil Shah, a senior researcher at the Centre for Natural Material Innovation at Cambridge, England, school, said “numerous studies” have found that hemp is “one of the best” converters of carbon dioxide. “It’s […]
IPM consultant Charlie McKenzie scouts a crop of indoor hemp intended for smokable flower in a North Carolina greenhouse. (Photo courtesy of CropWalk) More than 300 insects, spiders and mites are found on or near cannabis plants. While the vast majority of insects don’t cause economically significant damage, preventing a pest outbreak before it gets out […]
Hemp growers employing regenerative agricultural practices can now seek out certification for their crops that meet standards and criteria exceeding the current federal organic growing standards. Hemp producer Pocono Organics, based in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, said it has earned the Regenerative Organic Certified designation to become the first source grower of ROC hemp. Regenerative Organic […]
A new study has been published by the Harm Reduction Journal that finds a correlation between daily marijuana users and a lowered risk of opioid use from those with past addictions. The team surveyed 2,316 subjects who were suffering from Opioid Use Disorder. Of them, 51 percent were using cannabis. Those that were using cannabis […]
In some news that will seem entirely antiquated in just a few years, one of the best American runners has tested positive for marijuana, and will probably have to miss a chance at winning a gold medal in the upcoming Olympics. Richardson has been breaking records in the 100-meter dash, but after testing positive last […]
Oregon lawmakers have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC. A bill that cleared the legislature Saturday and now awaits Gov. Kate Brown’s signature would ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors, reported (Medford’s) KDRV-TV. According to co-sponsor Rep. Lily Morgan, the legislation was drafted with input from several […]
Meet the top dog at Leech Tishman! Rio Sampson Job Title: Top Dog Job Responsibilities: Since appearing in this feature last year, Rio has achieved a whole new level of status in the neighborhood. He’s unquestionably the top dog. Walking him has become especially difficult, as other dogs consistently stop him to ask for his […]
After many successful years on television, Conan O’Brien is finally retiring. Since he is retiring, he has become more and more loose with what he does on live television. In his most recent episode of the late show, he hosted Seth Rogen and proceeded to smoke a joint with him on live television. Conan explained […]
(This is the 12th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for marijuana and hemp growers. The previous installment is available here.) In unseasonable heat, marijuana and hemp plants can wilt, droop, curl and even stop trichome production. Overheated plants will also experience slow nutrient uptake and perspire too quickly. All of that is happening in […]
(This is the 11th installment in a series focused on cultivation planning for hemp and marijuana growers. The previous installment is available here.) For a cannabis cultivator, fertilizer and irrigation can be some of the steepest costs after labor. But the two steps are arguably the most important parts of any grow operation. Enter the term “fertigation,” […]
