NC State’s Collado and Hernandez Research Cannabis Water Use Under Supplemental Light

North Carolina State University researchers Professor Ricardo Hernandez and Cristian Collado worked with Current’s Arize® Element L1000 LED top lighting in a greenhouse setting to explore the impact of light levels on the production of cuttings, plant growth, flower production, quality, and water use of a cannabis sativa variety commonly cultivated for its high levels […]

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Resource Innovation Institute previews new findings in 2021 Cannabis Water Report at MJBizCon Associations Day

Authors share water policy recommendations and recent data that contrasts with oft-cited statistics Press Release – Resource Innovation Institute Executive Director Derek Smith previewed the forthcoming Cannabis Water Report as part of MJBizCon’s 2020 Associations Day on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The presentation provided information about past and current cannabis cultivation water usage and shared a sneak […]

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HortiCann Light & Tech Conference Goes Virtual

PRESS RELEASE – Endeavor Business Media and the HortiCann Light + Tech event team have closely monitored the developments around the COVID-19 pandemic with the highest intention of protecting the health and safety of its attendees, instructors, exhibitors, sponsors and employees. In these efforts to host a safe and productive event, the decision has been […]

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GE Current whitepaper on cannabis yields improved by LED grow lights

Unlocking Potential Using LED Grow Lights for Better Cannabis Yields by Hans Spalholz, PhD Traditionally, cannabis growers have relied on high pressure sodium (HPS) systems for their lighting needs. Advancements in LED technology, coupled with increased demand and the need to reduce expenses, accelerate turns and save energy, make LED fixtures a viable replacement. Despite […]

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Cannabis Grow Lighting with Dr. Bruce Bugbee

Dr. Bruce Bugbee debunks myths and answers FAQs on grow lights for cannabis based on his research so far at Utah State University’s Crop Physiology Lab (see time-stamps below to navigate topics). Bruce is a world-renowned crop physiology professor famous for his work in controlled environment agriculture for NASA and is president of Apogee Instruments, […]

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LumiGrow Launches BarLight™ Smart LED Grow Lights for Optimal Vertical Cannabis Production at the Lowest Cost

BarLight is designed for exceptional cannabis performance, maximum profits and custom biochemical development.  The vertical smart fixtures come with LumiGrow EasyRailTM technology for seamless vertical rack integration. Press Release — Emeryville, California  — LumiGrow announced today the release of their vertical grow light solutions designed to create your most profitable high-density cultivation yet. “Our newest BarLight […]

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‘HVAC – Controlling the Environment to Control Plant Responses’ by Nadia Sabeh (Dr. Greenhouse)

This month’s indoor ag science café was on HVAC – heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning for indoor farms. Dr. Nadia Sabeh at Dr. Greenhouse explained basics of HVAC and introduced key parameters for plant growth, such as temperature, humidity, VPD (vapor pressure deficit), CO2 and air movement. She also reminded us that a well-designed HVAC system is […]

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Making the switch to hemp—what should you consider?

Now that it is legal to grow hemp in the U.S., greenhouse vegetable and ornamental plant growers are considering whether it makes sense to switch crops. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly referred to as the 2018 Farm Bill, has legalized the production of hemp. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is the lead USDA […]

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e-Gro Industrial Hemp Webinar Series

A webinar series focused on greenhouse-grown industrial hempWhen: Thursdays, July 18 – August 8, 2019Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m. EST Heidi Lindberg, Michigan State University ExtensionIndustrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is cannabis cultivated to produce fiber, grain, biomass, or non-intoxicating medicinal compounds, such as cannabidiol (CBD).  Recently, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of industrial […]

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