Cannabis plant evolved super high (on the Tibetan Plateau)
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Former Phylos Bioscience Employee Sheds Light on Breeding Controversy
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Southern Agriculture Insecticides, Inc. Triple Action Neem Oil Broad Spectrum Fungicide, Insecticide, Miticide removed from ODA’s guide list
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has issued a notice of statewide detainment and stop sale and removal order for Triple Action Neem Oil Broad Spectrum Fungicide, Insecticide, Miticide manufactured by Southern Agriculture Insecticides, Inc. after finding the presence of…
Ecological Concerns Build Over Rockwool Manufacturing and Health
For many decades now, Rockwool has been the cornerstone of the clone and hydroponic industry. Providing a sterile media with excellent oxygen retention, even while fully saturated, rockwool has always been a go to for many. But in light of…
Lead Contamination in Garden Hoses Poses Risk for Cannabis Farmers
With heavy metal concerns being addressed in Phase 3 testing in California now, it’s important to consider all source points of contamination. And one concern is coming directly from the source that was supposed to provide life, the water. And…
Rice Root Aphid – Management and Life Cycle
By Moriah LaChapell Rice Root Aphid (Rhapolosiphum rufiabdominalis) (RRA) is an olive-green insect with a round body. The wingless stages develop on roots and survive in all types of substrate. Periodically, winged aphids emerge from the soil and disperse to other…
Biology, Selection, Handling and Application of Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Great article from Oregon State University E. E. Lewis Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319
Companion Planting for Cannabis
Examining the Management of Ecological Habitats for Beneficial Insects Background With a growing concern for eliminating pesticide residue in cannabis, farmers are learning to incorporate beneficial insects into their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodologies. Along with this IPM comes the…
Compost Teas Proven as Effective Biocontrol Agent to Inhibit Plant Diseases
Thanks to Compost Tea Lab for sharing some scientific research regarding how and why compost tea works. Utilization of compost tea for biochemical response assessment associated with resistance to phytopathogen causing leaf spot in Melicope ptelefoliOctober 2018Organic AgricultureLink Here Malaysia’s…
California Phase III Cannabis Testing – Synopsis
With Phase III testing beginning December 31, 2018, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control will begin implementing the following additional tests on cannabis: Terpenoids – If Labeled Mycotoxins – Mandatory Heavy Metals – Mandatory Water Activity – Mandatory