Cultivation

Signify to Acquire Fluence

On Dec. 20, Signify, a leader in lighting, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with ams OSRAM to acquire Austin, Texas-based Fluence for $272 million. This acquisition is expected to strengthen... more »

Establishing Nitrogen, Potassium Fertilizer Rates for Floral Hemp Production

A new NC State Extension publication on nitrogen and potassium fertility is now available. The work focused on developing nitrogen and potassium fertilizer recommendations for floral hemp. Nutrient management is one of the most important... more »

Strategic Efficiencies Developed for Cannabis, Hemp Greenhouse Cultivation

Phylos, a modern crop science company developing advanced cannabis and hemp genetics, and its dedicated research and cultivation partner, Progressive Plant Research (PPR), are projecting a reduction of total energy use by 36% due to... more »

2021 NC State Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results Available

Results from North Carolina State University's 2021 floral hemp variety trials are now available on the NC State Extension website. The variety trials were conducted at three locations representing the three major geographic and agricultural... more »

Charlotte’s Web Completes First Hemp Harvest in Canada

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., the market leader in full-spectrum hemp extract products has completed the harvest of its first-ever international hemp crop, in Canada. In April of 2021 Charlotte's Web proprietary hemp cultivars were approved... more »

Researchers Emphasize Yeast, Mold Testing in Hemp Industry

Producing hemp in the Northeast comes with a unique set of challenges. Irregular weather patterns, large swings in temperature, and the ubiquitous nature of airborne yeast and mold spores coincide to create a perfect storm... more »

St. Louis Science Center Adds Hemp Plants to Exhibit

The St. Louis Science Center is adding Colorado-bred hemp plants by Trilogene Seeds to its internationally famous agricultural learning center, the GROW pavilion. Hemp, aka Cannabis sativa, is botanically the same plant as marijuana. But... more »

Oregon State Receives $10M to Study Hemp in Western U.S.

Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to define economic opportunities for hemp in the western United States. The five-year project is... more »

Penn State to Host Hemp Research Field Walk

Growers will have an opportunity to tour the Penn State industrial hemp trials during the Hemp Research Field Walk on Thursday, Sept. 16. The focus of the evening will be on CBD industrial hemp, highlighting... more »

Hemp Flowering Behavior Research Provides Guidance for Florida Growers

New UF/IFAS research suggests Florida growers must carefully select hemp varieties and factor the length of a given day when scheduling when to plant. Understanding hemp flowering behavior, or how it responds to light and... more »