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 plants …
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Great article from Oregon State University
E. E. Lewis Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319
Biology, Selection, Handling and Application of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Read More »
Examining the Management of Ecological Habitats for Beneficial Insects
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 potential to integrate the habitats for these insects, which ultimately decreases a dependency of purchasing them. Regenerative and biodynamic management are now amalgamating with IPM, helping us develop new insight for the complexity of running these systems. This article will attempt to encompass the broad concepts of companion planting beneficial insects and discuss the caveats of landscape management for these integrated ecosystems.
…Companion Planting for Cannabis Read More »
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 ptelefoli
October 2018
Organic Agriculture
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Malaysia’s warm temperatures and wet climate create almost greenhouse like conditions that can be great for growing plants, but also great for culturing plant-disease causing fungi. Researchers from Malaysia’s University of Technology wanted to determine what affect compost tea had on the growth of the leaf spot causing Grammothele lineata. The test plant was the Asian herb Melicope ptelefolia which is known for it’s edible and medicinal qualities.
…Compost Teas Proven as Effective Biocontrol Agent to Inhibit Plant DiseasesRead More »
Compost Teas Proven as Effective Biocontrol Agent to Inhibit Plant Diseases Read More »
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
…California Phase III Cannabis Testing – Synopsis Read More »
The Hempot™ is a transplantable propagation pot made completely out of hemp fiber. It’s materials and stitching are designed to be very sturdy during above ground usage but completely biodegradable upon transplanting. This pot is designed to be planted directly into the ground during transplanting. The unique woven fiber allows the plants roots to grow directly through the sidewalls upon contact. It’s adsorbent fiber will wick and store water, allowing the plants roots to not dry out too quickly upon transplanting, thus reducing shock. The fiber quickly breaks down to build soil organic matter. It has been designed and tested in Humboldt County, CA by iEarth, LLC.
…Hempot™ Hemp Fiber Propagation Pots Read More »
After 80 years of federal prohibition, the hemp plant has finally been “re-legalized” by President Trump signing this historic farm bill. This is a momentous shift for the cannabis industry in general and should help to begin rapidly deconstructing the stigma of cannabis in the eyes of the American public. The history of hemp has a sordid past, wrought with insider conflict of corporate barons, all jockeying to retain positions of their dominant industries. Thanks to the hard work Jack Herer, much of this corporate cronysim was disclosed in his book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes. But today we will not dive into the dark side of hemp prohibition, but instead remind you of hemp’s importance in the founding years of the United States of America and also include worthwhile elements noted about the farm bill.
If you’re interested in hemp, please take a moment and read over these stats:
…Hemp is Legalized!!! Read More »
Indoor vs Outdoor? The long standing argument among the cannabis connoisseur is always a hotly debated topic. The argument for indoor grown cannabis has always been that it is higher quality and higher THC levels. While this might be true in some regards, the emerging science suggests that sun grown cannabis with optimal soil biology will be able to provide a more full spectrum of its cannabinoid levels. This means more cannabinoids, more terpenes and more full plant medicine for the patient and consumer. For the longest time everyone was just focused on THC levels, and as the headline was designed to wrap you in. Gotchya! But now it’s time to talk about why regenerative cannabis can provide a more full spectrum assay of the cannabinoids AND produce high levels of THC! We’ll take a look at regenerative farms, discuss different aspects of ecological farming and get to the root of it all, literally…
…Sun Grown Regenerative Cannabis Tests in at over 25% THCRead More »
Sun Grown Regenerative Cannabis Tests in at over 25% THC Read More »
If there is one liquid ingredient worth having around, it’s baseline. Baseline is:
A soluble liquid supplement that feeds beneficial microorganisms; an excellent source of humic and fulvic acids.
It can be used in conjunction with an existing organic or synthetic liquid fertilizer program. It:
Product Spotlight – Baseline Read More »
A Canadian cannabis producer is recalling thousands of grams of its product from the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) after several customers complained about mold.
Read the full article at DigitalJournal.com
Pot recall in Ontario after mold reports Read More »
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